Job Search Series - Tell Your Friends

So our staff can enjoy this week with their families, we are reposting our Job Search Series from a few months ago. 

When you've lost your job or are just looking for a new one, you want to make sure that those close to you know your situation. It's hard to reach out for help sometimes but that's actually one of the best things you can do.

It can be hard to admit when you've either lost your job or struggling to make ends meet. This is exactly the time when you should put the word out that you need a job. By telling people that you need help, it provides you with options you might have never had.

A friend or family member may know of an opening at their place of work or from someone they know. So many jobs aren't advertised through the normal channels anymore. Most jobs are found today through word-of-mouth or through someone who knows you. It only benefits you to get the word out that you're looking for a job.

You probably have other opportunities to tell people in your life that you're looking for work that you hadn't thought of. At least once a week, we do one or more of the following: go to the store, go to the doctor, eat out, or any other things that bring us out among other people.

You've probably been to the store or at the doctor and started chatting with the people there. Find a way to work your situation into the conversation. You could mention something like you're looking forward to an upcoming interview or that you're excited about changing careers. Anything to bring up work and that you're actively looking.

The point is to talk about it. You'd be surprised to find how many people are willing to help you. Just remember that they can't help you if they don't know you need it.

Share your stories in the comments below about how you've talked to people about your situation. Have you been hired based on just knowing someone? Let us know!

Job Fair Information - Time Sensitive

Please visit the following link for a job fair being held today.


Re-Employing America
Seeking qualified veterans, military families, women, and minorities who are unemployed or underemployed to attend.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington D.C.
Today, November 16th, 10 am to 6 pm


If you know of any other events or resources that benefit veterans of our military, please post the information in the comments below.

Job Fair For Veterans - Time Sensitive

Visit the link below for job fairs being held today in various parts of Texas.


Hiring Red, White, and You!
Various Locations across the state of Texas
Thursday, November 15th


If you know of any other events or job fairs that benefit veterans of the military, please post the information in the comments section below.

Job Fair Information for Veterans

Please visit the following links for job fair information and resources for veterans of the military.

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Information
This site provides an extensive list of upcoming job fairs sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.


If you know of any job fairs or resources that benefit our veterans, please post the information in the comments section below.

Veteran Job Fair - Time Sensitive

Please click on the link below for a veterans job fair being held today.  If you can't make it to that one, there is also information for one on Thursday.

Veterans Job Fair

Burlington National Guard Armory

Piedmont Triad, NC

Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 10 am to 2 pm

Veterans Job Fair

VFW

Greensboro, NC

Thursday, Nov. 15th, 9 am to 1 pm

If you know of any job fairs or resources that benefit our veterans, please post them in the comment section below.

Job Fairs & Resources for Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, all of this week we will be featuring jobs and other resources that help those in our military both past and present.

Veterans Weekly Report
This site provides a wealth of resources for Veterans.  It includes job fair information, insurance services, crisis line information, veteran discounts, and much more.

Paralyzed Veterans of America
You will find information and resources on this site for Operation PAVE - Paving Access for Veterans Employment

Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
Online - Free
Tuesday, November 13th
Visit the link above for information on registering for the event.


If you know of any other programs or events that benefit veterans of the military, please post them in the comments section below.

Happy Veterans Day

We would like to say Happy Veterans Day to all of those who are either presently serving in the military or who have helped keep us safe in the past.  We thank you for all that you do!

Please check out this listing that shows various places offering free services in honor of Veterans Day.


If you know of any other free services being offered to those either past or present in the military, please let us know in the comment section below.