UNEMPLOYED NEED GUIDANCE TO RETURN TO WORK

Job seekers who are currently unemployed need career guidance to address issues only they experience due to their unique situation.  I recently asked a client I am currently assisting to complete a brief survey about his job search concerns.  He was asked to list three answers for each question.  

Of special note, one of my clients wrote, "I feel there should be a websites for mature adults who have worked all their lives.  Give us a chance."  Very moving....There was no way I could turn my back on this request and created www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com.  On this website, you will find articles of interest to the unemployed.  Here you will find job search, resources, coping ideas, and other articles to help move you forward and put the work loss behind you. 

Here is what I asked my current clients – How would you answer?

 

What do you miss about working?

What are some of your biggest job search obstacles?

What are your biggest job search fears?

Most of the answers were along the lines of what I expected to hear - I have been counseling the unemployed for a long time... I want to assure you that you are not alone and what you are feeling is entirely normal!

Here are some of the answers I got to my brief survey:

What do you miss about working?

 Being out in public and seeing people

 Filling up my day with different activities

 Earning money, having freedom, and independence

 Having something to look forward to

 Doing something I'm good at

What are some of your biggest job search obstacles? 

 Use of my injured body part

 Memory and concentration

 Lack of skills

 Finding a job in a new field or industry

 Age

What are your biggest job search fears?

 Not being able to do the job

 Interviewing

 Not being able to make enough money

 Not being hired

 Learning new skills

I'd love to hear from you! Comment below....

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM

lifeworks@mail.com

Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services, LLC

http://www.life-works.info

http://www.injuredworkerhelpdesk.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysevinsky

Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile: 410.444.1989 | Skype Mary E. Sherwood

Read another great article: difficult doesn't mean impossible!

Let me know how you are doing or how I can help! 

Comment below or reach out. 

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I'd love to hear from you! Let me know how you are doing or comment below...

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
lifeworks@mail.com
Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services, LLC
http://www.life-works.info
http://www.injuredworkerhelpdesk.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysevinsky
Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile: 410.444.1989 | Skype Mary E. Sherwood  
Email LifeWorks@mail.com

Let me know how you are doing or how I can help!

http://www.life-works.info

http://www.injuredworkerhelpdesk.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysevinsky

Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile: 410.444.1989 | Skype Mary E. Sherwood

Suggested Job Search Schedule

Suggested Job Search Schedule Sunday:  Review and apply to help wanted’s online and/or in classifieds (If your local paper comes out on a different day, start this schedule from that day and change the below days accordingly…) Monday:  Call those ads that request a call and obtain directions/additional information for ads asking to apply in person Tuesday: Apply in person, return calls of employers who called, attend any job development/training meetings, review job-seeking skills material online/participate in groups Wednesday:  Cold calls and practice interviewing, other job search skills training Thursday:  follow up calls with any outstanding employers, job service,. job search from the previous week Friday:  Networking – call friends and identify employers who are hiring.  Call and follow up with Staffing agencies registered with. Don’t forget to use other resources like checking jobs through the job service, trade journals, large area employers, Pennysaver type papers, and staffing agencies AT LEAST weekly. Keep up on the latest industry news!  If your job goals are a bit more modest - Work on your computer or other skills (one hour per day is a good goal).  Here is a brief lists of great sites for self-improvement: Job Search:  http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com  Computer Basics:  http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics or www.eldy.com  General Mind/Brain: http://www.lumosity.com  Keyboarding:  http://www.nimblefingers.com/0_min.htm OR http://www.powertyping.com  Microsoft Office:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training-FX101782702.aspx Languages:  http://www.duolingo.com/ OR http://livemocha.com/

I'd love to hear from you! Let me know how you are doing or comment below...

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
lifeworks@mail.com
Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services, LLC
http://www.life-works.info
http://www.injuredworkerhelpdesk.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysevinsky
Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile: 410.444.1989 | Skype Mary E. Sherwood  
Email LifeWorks@mail.com

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