January so far has been quiet in terms of job opportunities.
Stock price pattern may not reflect the company’s performance pattern. In similar ways, less job openings does not translate to quieter moments for job seekers.
There are a few things that actually keep job seekers pretty busy.
There are the job seekers’ groups or networking, often offerred by Career Transition Services Agency. Non-profit job seekers’ groups typically require some time commitment and showing up.
The one I went to, expects a 4-hour service commitment every week; plus some weekly meetings. That is not petty time. The idea is to expand network and to improve some skills. It is one of the better ways to broaden the social or professional circle in a secure setting. The different types of profession and the diverse industries of these professionals, I have met in the last few months, far exceeded the diversity in the past ten years and more.
In such a setting, the positivity is crucial when the weekly meetings take place. I would rate these groups on the amount of positive energy the leaders can bring. In this group, the organizer does a very good job to plan guest speakers in the meetings, with relevant soft topics.
For those who have been in between jobs for a while or for a few times, it almost feels natural to develop bitterness or disappointment. I think job seekers’ group makes a difference to give the members a lift every week in addition to providing services to improve job search skills.
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