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I got one of these in a recent Fresh order. It expires on June 1st. Send me a PM if you’re interested. Amazon Fresh delivers to lots of West Seattle https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=6333
Topic: Job Hunting Strategies
I just got this from another list — it’s a good summary.
There’s also a local to west seattle networking blog (with meet-ups). Here’s a link to the WSB article introducing it
JOB SEEKING (article from AIRS Real Tools Email Newsletter, April 2009)
By Paula Santonocito
Job Seeking
Nationwide, approximately 6.14 million people now collect unemployment insurance.
Although individual circumstances vary, it’s safe to assume most unemployed Americans are seeking jobs.
And they’re not alone. People who have settled for lesser jobs in terms of pay, skill level, and/or number of hours are among those looking for employment opportunities as well.
But how do people seek jobs in 21st century America?
Job Boards. By some counts, there are approximately 40,000 online job boards and employment sites. In addition to the big guys, there are now niche sites for nearly every industry, job category, professional affiliation, and geographic location. Tools at these sites vary, from basic job postings and resume databases to communities where members network.
Corporate Careers Sites. In recent years, corporate careers sites have become more robust. Better sites, coupled with employment branding efforts, have made some of these sites destinations for job seekers.
Newspaper Ads. Yes, newspaper ads. Granted, most newspaper ads today are online, and those ads are sometimes integrated with job sites. However, it’s worth noting that people still read newspapers offline and job seekers peruse print ads for employment opportunities.
Job Fairs. Technology allows for virtual job fairs, and organizations do sponsor such events. Nevertheless, live job fairs remain extremely popular. Why? When competition is fierce, face-to-face seems to be the preferred method of interaction. One reason may be the perceived expedience associated with live events.
Pink Slip Parties. If this feels like déjà vu, don’t worry; you’re not having a senior moment. Pink slip parties, which first became popular during the dot-com bust, have made a comeback. Live, casual meet-and-greet get-togethers, pink slip parties give job seekers and potential employers a chance to mingle. Among job sites to recently sponsor pink slip parties are All CountyJobs.com and JobCircle.
Online Social Networking. For many job seekers, Web 2.0 isn’t the next thing; it is the thing. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are among the most popular venues for online interaction. Although you may think LinkedIn is the primary tool for business networking, Facebook and Twitter are gaining ground when it comes to connecting for professional purposes. Jobs are sought, and found, at both sites.
Offline Networking. In addition to formal, job-seeking group events, like job fairs and pink slip parties, people still meet in person for the purpose of networking with an eye on career opportunities. Association meetings and mixers, for example, allow for group interaction. Meanwhile, when colleagues meet for lunch, dinner or drinks these days, the conversation invariably turns to employment matters. In other words, even when they’re not officially job seeking, people often find themselves in career exploration mode.
Employee Referral. In a competitive job market, who you know takes on greater significance. Employee referral, often with an online component, remains a primary method of employment.
Recruitment Agencies. Job seekers, particularly at the level of middle management and above, continue to engage the services of recruitment professionals.
College and Alumni Services. College students, recent grads, and past grads tap into various services offered by their alma maters. These services include job listings, career fairs, employer-sponsored events, and more.
Temporary Employment. Job seekers sometimes look to temporary employment as a means to permanent placement.
Applying In-Person. Restaurants and retail establishments are among businesses that still attract walk-in job seekers, who fill out applications (often paper documents) for employment. When an employer is hiring, help wanted signs encourage more job seekers to follow this process.
Creative Methods. It seems as though creative options for job seeking are only limited by job seeker imagination. From standing on a street corner with a sign, to posting a clever video on YouTube, to enlisting the assistance of a spouse, job seeker stories abound.
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E-mail forwarded to us, and posted here – sale is 11 am to 4 pm Sunday only at The Little Artist, the loft inside and above Curious Kidstuff in The Junction:
From Akemi Hart at the Pathfinder PTSA, which posted about the event here ahead of time, so we’re posting the report here too:
>>UPDATE ON A.D.D. PRESENTATION AT PATHFINDER:
A SUCCESSFUL turnout last night for the presentation on A.D.D./A.D.H.D. at Pathfinder K-8 with approximately 85+ in attendance.
Pathfinder organizers said that there was great interest by families and childcare professionals leading up to the event, and were very happy with the many different schools and professionals that this was able to reach. “We hope that this is a springboard to more supportive networking for families working with A.D.D./A.D.H.D.” from Marvalee Ahlen, presentation organizer.
photo by Heidi Jindrich:
Conner project Design Review #5 tonight: One woman’s crusade
Unless we as a community show up tonight and give some muscle to our Design Review Board, we are going to have to live with our Junction being developed into what Ballard has become. The overwhelming response on the front page of WSB has been a resounding no thank you – see this:(https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=15919). Now is our chance to put our words into action! Let the DRB and Rene Commons know we have their back by attending tonight’s meeting:
Design Review Board Final Junction Connor Project Meeting
West Seattle Christian Church
6:30 pm TONIGHT!! Thursday, April 23rd
Let’s get together and show that we care about the livability of our community!
Topic: Hot Dog Joes…where are you?
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=14542
What happened to the Hot Dog Joe’s cart outside BPP? It hasn’t been there for a long time.
Log in (or create a new account) here:
https://www.5thavenue.org/account/login.aspx?
And use the codeword ELECTIVE in the spot directly under where you log in. You’ll get a $10 ticket for any performance you like!
Check out this video, and see how the animations and projections interact with live performers!
http://www.5thavenue.org/video/index.html
Enjoy!
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