Griffs Jobs

In my jobs/ career looking back the question is how did you go
about finding jobs..
Here are some thoughts about that ..
1) Look around wherever you go and of course if you see a sign in a window now
hiring that is a pretty good clue
2) Get to know People also called networking and go to mixers in an industry that you
are interested in
3) Always keep your resume updated… keep it short, sweet and to the point
4) Find a good headhunter in a Industry that can work for you to help you get an
interview for a job in an company or Industry you are pursuing
5) Back in the day I always looked at classified ads in the newspaper for employment
opportunities. Today those newspaper ads are far and few between and have been
replaced for the most part by job seeker career websites.
6) Be a salesperson always. When you are interviewing or looking for a job you have
to be in the sales hunter shark mode. Knock on every door and turn over every
stone. Since I was in sales for most of my career changing jobs was pretty easy for
me. When I became unemployed it was just like sales. You have to sell something to
keep your job. When your unemployed or under employed you are in a full on sales
mode making presentations, meeting potential employers, showcasing your gifts,
talents and experience with one objective that being to get hired.
7) Be on the lookout for trends, opportunities be curious….who knew Amazon
would be dominating as dominate as they are and putting retailers across the nation
out of business.
8) Read the Business Section of the Newspapers know what is happening …. The
comic section can wait until you land a job that pays the bills
9) While your looking for a job your are still working .. get up early, get dressed
professionally and work 9am – 5pm I don’t think I was ever hired while wearing my
pajamas
10) Most important, stay 110% Positive and know you will find a JOB.
Keep a Database always
In my career I have probably logged over 552,000
miles in Air Travel for work. Thats an average of about
12,000 miles a year. I do enjoy flying although I am not a
pilot
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