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Subject: Joy Author: shrift [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:46:31 05/08/03 Thu So, yeah. I got laid off this afternoon. After next Friday, I'll be unemployed. I'm shining up my resume right now. Am seriously thinking about relocating, since the same circumstances that led to me being laid off are going to affect the entire region where I live. Any job-hunting advice would be appreciated. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: God. I wish I could help. But then, it took me a LONG time to find a job - and this one was a "connection"... I'll do anything I can, of course, just let me know. :( Author: Athena [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:57:43 05/09/03 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: I don't have much advice to offer... Author: Shanola [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:04:01 05/09/03 Fri I got my job in the Ninth Level of Hell (read Blue Cross/Blue Shield) by going to a job fair. I did research on Monster and checked out local websites for jobs. But if you want to relocate, I think the internet would be a good source of leads. But use people you know, too. Connections make all the difference. Plus, you'd at least know somebody in the area if you got a job there. Good luck! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Actually, 'thena, you said a mouthful: "Connections make all the difference," and it's true. The tomcat found his last three jobs through people he knew, former co-workers/bosses/friends. Anyhow, good luck, shrift. My fingers are crossed you find what you want! Author: grit kitty [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:25:06 05/10/03 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Thanks guys. I'm currently networking, working the Internet, and trying to hang in there. Author: shrift [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:34:07 05/12/03 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: FYI: My contract got extended for another month or two -- I'll still be job searching, but it's not as urgent now as being unemployed tomorrow. Author: shrift [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:15:29 05/15/03 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: I'm so glad to hear that. Gives you some breathing room. Author: ~delle [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:09:07 05/15/03 Thu I wish I had hints and helps for you. I got my job thru an ad in the local paper; but it also helped that I knew the Regional Operations Manager. So, yeah, connections help. Certainly you have a wide range of Internet friends and acquaintances that might be able to help, since you're willing and able to relocate. Hoping for a quick resolution! ~d [ Post a Reply to This Message ]