In the beginning of this year I increased my Job Searching efforts and it has began to pay dividends. I am proud to say that I have had four face to face interviews this year and three telephone interviews. However, at this point I have not secured employment.
One reason to begin your Job Search immediately is that even after having a successful first interview there may be a second and third interview that will take place before a job offer is made. A question you should ask in closing your first interview is what the time line is for filling the position. That will give you an idea of how long you can expect to wait before a hiring decision will be made.
Another reason to begin your Job Search immediately is that competition is fierce in the workforce. High rates of unemployment are increasing the number of people that you may compete with for any job. If your competition is actively pursuing work you have to be out there too. If you choose to stay on the sidelines you may end up there longer than you want to.
You may be thinking that you want improve your skills in a certain area before you re-enter the workforce. But I recommend that you build your skills on the job if possible, or at least as you search for that job. Few of us start off at any job exactly where we need to be. We have to be teachable and grasp new information quickly as we develop in our new role.
Lastly, you must determine the type of job you want and be able to communicate it in your resume. Write down a list of your transferable skills. Do a self-assessment and be honest with yourself. Determine if you have sufficient skills that will make you a match for potential employers. If the answer to that question is no then you should explore getting additional training or education. If the answer is yes then you need to begin your search immediately.
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