Job Search – day 25

September 18, 2008 by · 3 Comments
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I’m sorry I haven’t written about the job search for a while.

Last Monday, I reached the point where I was ready to launch my search.  I’m now looking to use networking to gain introductions to people at a list of 70-ish companies and organizations that I’m targeting.  I’ve been meeting with friends and former co-workers and family and folks from church to see who knows someone who might be able to help.

So far it’s slow going.  I’ve had a few folks who have given me other people to contact, or have done so on my behalf.  One person even works at a company on the list, and has talked directly to the right people on my behalf.  Unfortunately, the majority of folks that I’ve talked to don’t know anybody in a company or organization on the list.

I did get a nibble yesterday gained through one of these contacts.  At the urging of the HR person at that organization, I have applied on their website for a job.  It looks like it would be a really good fit.  Here’s hoping that it pans out.

If you would be willing to take a look at my list and see if you can help, please send me an e-mail.  And thanks.

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