Hi Gang! Where's Thom been? Ugh! I am learning and growing a lot, but as you've seen, I've not been posting a lot.
Why? Tons of strength training in my off time AND my work, which is super cool has crossed into a realm that is PROPRRIETARY.
Usually, I'd start a new project or portion of a project with a general post on that topic, but, lately, that's been not as possible.
However, I still love to share what I am learning, or HAVE learned if there's a chance it could help others.
In that vane, I answer many direct messages each day.
Due to the times and the current needs, I find myself sending a message like the one below More and MORE FREQUENTLY.
I wanted to share the most common version of this message in a post in HOPES that it would help many others.
Please share in the comments any additional or contrary advice you'd add.
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I get requests to help people get a job in one way or another!
I am honored that you'd consider asking me for my help.
I hope the plan below helps you as much as it's helped me.
I HIGHLY recommend having outstanding profiles on LinkedIn, Indeed, and possibly Glassdoor too.
Make sure your profiles are VERY good and match your very good and updated resume.
Then apply to a lot of roles thru those platforms as you find roles that you'd like.
I also highly recommend to NOT take any lack of communications from those companies personal.
Also don't take any rejections personally. We ALL get these.
When you get interviews and don't get an offer, PLEASE also do NOT take that personally.
You interview to learn how to interview better and to find out what you need to learn more about.
I hope this is helping you.
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Until next time,
Thom