The Jogging Job Search
It's hard finding a job. They don't teach you how to find one in school. They just give you the degree as if that alone will do the trick. Why is it one of the most difficult aspects of this modern life is seldom addressed? Are our parents and teachers just trying to help us stay innocent and hopeful? Maybe professors don't teach us how to deal with the so-called "real world" because they have never had to face it head-on. Maybe this is why I've never seen a Job Hunting 101 class in a college course directory. But, as the Governor of this Golden State is oft to say: "There's no time!" There are no neat solutions and not enough hours in a day to act on them anyway.
I can testify that college is good for some things, but it doesn't directly help put food on the table. My hazy stint in college was as a film major. I know what you're thinking. I should have opted for a degree in English. Anyway, I had to suffer through a series of "Core" classes that consisted of such useful subjects as math, health, philosophy, science, language, and art. Yes, the typical liberal arts curriculum. The problem is that though these classes are useful for developing a well-rounded perspective and French accent, they are utterly useless when your Converse hit the pavement.
And so we've come full circle to the inescapable: job hunting is horrid. It's like trying to pass Trig without ever having passed Geometry. You want me to tell the class what a parabola is, professor? Yup, it's that same sweat-soaked desperation and terror manifest everyday. That said, there are some useful cheat sheets you can use to get through the day. We working poor call them online classifieds. In terms of trying to find jobs, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco rank among the toughest markets. You need a job resource that is up-to-date and relevant.
Using a solid job site can help you stay active applying. Enjoy the wide selection of jobs, but don't be reckless. Pick and choose only the jobs you think you're qualified for -- both mentally and intellectually. There is no use applying for a job that will keep you in a warehouse when you're better suited to talk to clients. And above all else: start jogging. Seriously, jogging will help you do two vital things: relieve stress and develop your constitution. Do all that "consult with your doctor" business, then start running. Think of your job search as a marathon. It's going to take time, effort, and persistence to cross the finish line.
As you're hitting your stride, you'll notice another emerging benefit: mental clarity. Jogging will help keep your mind focuses and set on success. I know this smacks of quaint platitudes, but keeping the mind and body in sync is one of the best ways to find job nirvana. That and a well-stocked, constantly updated classified website. Until that day you can stop jogging and cozy up to a corner office, keep on keeping on.
I can testify that college is good for some things, but it doesn't directly help put food on the table. My hazy stint in college was as a film major. I know what you're thinking. I should have opted for a degree in English. Anyway, I had to suffer through a series of "Core" classes that consisted of such useful subjects as math, health, philosophy, science, language, and art. Yes, the typical liberal arts curriculum. The problem is that though these classes are useful for developing a well-rounded perspective and French accent, they are utterly useless when your Converse hit the pavement.
And so we've come full circle to the inescapable: job hunting is horrid. It's like trying to pass Trig without ever having passed Geometry. You want me to tell the class what a parabola is, professor? Yup, it's that same sweat-soaked desperation and terror manifest everyday. That said, there are some useful cheat sheets you can use to get through the day. We working poor call them online classifieds. In terms of trying to find jobs, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco rank among the toughest markets. You need a job resource that is up-to-date and relevant.
Using a solid job site can help you stay active applying. Enjoy the wide selection of jobs, but don't be reckless. Pick and choose only the jobs you think you're qualified for -- both mentally and intellectually. There is no use applying for a job that will keep you in a warehouse when you're better suited to talk to clients. And above all else: start jogging. Seriously, jogging will help you do two vital things: relieve stress and develop your constitution. Do all that "consult with your doctor" business, then start running. Think of your job search as a marathon. It's going to take time, effort, and persistence to cross the finish line.
As you're hitting your stride, you'll notice another emerging benefit: mental clarity. Jogging will help keep your mind focuses and set on success. I know this smacks of quaint platitudes, but keeping the mind and body in sync is one of the best ways to find job nirvana. That and a well-stocked, constantly updated classified website. Until that day you can stop jogging and cozy up to a corner office, keep on keeping on.
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If you're searching for jobs Los Angeles can be a tight market, but keep at it. This is the creative capital of the world. Stay focused, stay healthy, and stay on the road. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.
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