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December 17, 2019 By Lauren Milligan

It’s not scary, it’s just networking!

A few days ago I was talking with one of my favorite clients (if you’re reading this, you’re also my favorite) about her job search. We’ll call her Sherri. Sherri mentioned a former boss that she loved working for, and wished she could find another working relationship like that. I asked Sherri when she last spoke with this manager; she admitted they hadn’t spoken since Sherri left that job.
Considering the title of this post, I’m sure you see where this is going.

Her ‘homework’ this week is to reconnect with this manager via LinkedIn. Why? Maybe there’s a timely opening in this manager’s department. Perhaps this manager knows of opportunities with other companies.
But forget job leads for a moment. I’m sure this manager can offer Sherri career advice, or just be another important advocate in Sherri’s corner. Before I could get any of these reasons out, Sherri audibly balked at the thought of making contact with someone who she hasn’t talked to in a few years. My response? “It’s not scary, it’s just networking.” I used the same tone a parent uses when a kid falls down, and the parent wants to convince the kid she isn’t hurt. I know that many people…probably the majority of people, think networking IS scary. That’s why I’m acclimating Sherri by having her start with people who she truly likes and respects. That way, if she does ‘fall down’ (which she won’t), she won’t be hurt. The conversation she has with her former manager will be genuine, and possibly even easy.
And I’m really hoping that in a few weeks, Sherri will be the one to say, “it’s not scary, it’s just networking!”

Filed Under: General, Job Interview, Job Market, Job Search, Networking

October 18, 2017 By Lauren Milligan

Seasonal Jobs…or Seasonal to Permanent!

If you’re looking for extra cash for the holidays, a seasonal job is the obvious choice. Seasonal job opportunities pop up a few times a year, and one of those times is here now. Because winter is right around the corner, I thought I’d share a few jobs that are commonly (and currently, as of the day I wrote this) available:

Brick/Mortar Retail – clerks and cashiers, personal shoppers, Santa or his elves, customer service, delivery, receiving

Online Retail – telesales, customer service, delivery

Warehouse – inventory, shipping, receiving, assembling, delivery

Catering/Banquet halls – servers, sales, event photographer

Call Centers – outbound sales, inbound tech support and customer service

Ski/Winter Resorts – hospitality, sales, housekeeping

Kids’ Winter Camps – counselor, housekeeping, food service

Office – phone reps, mail/marketing fulfillment, sales

Side Gigs (usually freelance/self-employed) – House cleaning, personal gift shopper, holiday decoration installer, driver, tutor

Employers start interviewing for these positions in the fall, so there’s no time to lose. The search for a seasonal job is much different than finding permanent employment, in that employers generally hire their seasonal staff during or right after a first interview. Keep an eye out for job fairs at distribution centers, warehouses and office complexes in your area in October and November.

Sometimes, these seasonal jobs can turn into longer-term roles or even become permanent! If you want to try to make that happen, here are three ways to do that:

1) Stand out for the right reasons: Let your boss see you going the extra mile. Pick up that overlooked, crumpled litter that was meant for the trash can, instead of stepping over it like everyone else. Smile and greet every customer, and offer to help even if it isn’t your department. Help other employees when you have extra time. Approach your work with a positive, whatever-it-takes attitude.

2) Think about the company’s needs after the season is over: Think like a permanent employee, not someone who will be gone in a few weeks. Are there problems you can solve, or have you caught wind of long-term projects that might be well-suited to your skills? Offer your experience in ways that expand your usefulness to the company.

3) Let Your Intentions Be Known: A week or two into this new job (not on your first day!), talk to your boss. Let her know that you enjoy the company and the work, and that if a permanent role opens, you’d like to apply. Your boss isn’t a mind-reader, and she’s extra busy during holiday seasons. She may see you as a great short-term employee without even thinking about the long game. It’s your job to plant that seed.

If you need help ‘right-sizing’ your resume for a seasonal job, get in touch with the experts at ResuMAYDAY. Remember, these jobs go quickly so you don’t have a moment to lose!

 

Filed Under: General, Job Search, Seasonal jobs

August 1, 2017 By Lauren Milligan

Keep Your References In Check!

Here’s short video on how a good reference can go bad, and what to do if that happens…

Filed Under: Entry-level, Executive Bios, Executive Job Search, Fired, General, Informational Interview, Intern, Job Interview, Job Market, Job Search, Outplacement Services, Resume, Uncategorized Tagged With: employer, former boss, reference checks, references

July 19, 2017 By Lauren Milligan

If you’ll be interviewing soon…read this!

I recently spoke with writer, Michele Vrouvas, about job interviews. We discussed insider tips and secrets, things that HR people look for in candidates and some of the ‘unwritten rules’. Our chat became the foundation of this article for Study.com, a site that provides high level learningtools for students and teachers~

 

 

 

Filed Under: Entry-level, Executive Job Search, General, Informational Interview, Job Interview, Resume Tagged With: advice, career, career advancement, career change, employment, interview, Resume, unemployment

May 9, 2017 By Lauren Milligan

New Jobs You May Never Have Heard About Before Now

The first time I appeared on the WGN Morning News, I was asked to talk about new careers that most people do not know exist.  Here is a summary of the new careers.

Sustainability Expert – Consults with companies to integrate sustainable practices into all parts of their business.

Chief Listening Officer – Analyzes social media posting all over the web to determine what people are talking about and how their employer should design promotions around what their current and future customers want.

Healthcare Liaison – Partnered with a patient by the hospital, or hired by a family, to make sure that healthcare, or eldercare, is optimized for the patient. Families also hire a Healthcare Liaison to make sure their family member is happy, safe, and secure in their assisted living center or in their home.

Talent Management Coordinator – Works for companies in employee retention, mediating between employees and supervisors to make sure employees are performing fulfilling work and do not want to leave the company.

Natural or Green Funeral Planner/Director – Use special training, materials, and procedures to assure that all portions of the funeral process are environmentally friendly.

Want to learn more about these and other new careers?  Please take a moment to click here to watch the video and then read my July 21, 2015 blog post Jobs That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago.

Filed Under: Entry-level, Executive Job Search, Fired, General, Job Market, Uncategorized Tagged With: career advancement, career change, good jobs, green jobs, healthcare job, hr jobs, jobs for the future, jobs you never heard of, Lauren Milligan, social media jobs, WGN

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