I stood in front of an audience of about 200 professionals and made a bold statement.
If you aren't getting any response on your resume, stop sending it out.
They laughed. Others looked stunned.
Stop doing what isn't working. Why continue on the same path getting the same result? Isn't that tremenously hard on your spirit?
If there is no response to your resume or skills it doesn't mean that YOU are the issue. It could simply be a reflection of the market itself.
I am not naive. I have heard of the 1% of the American population that is deemed 'unemployable'. No, I'm not talking to you. In fact, I doubt you are reading this blog at all.
Rather, I'm speaking to those that refuse to move to another city to find work or fear change.
Consider relocation. At least consider looking for work in another city and see what is out there.
There is an art to letting go and moving forward at the same moment.
Trust me....I've done this....
I don't ask others to do what I haven't done myself.
About Me
- Elizabeth Lions
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- My name is Elizabeth Lions and I am the author of Recession Proof Yourself! The book is a short read for people that are unemployed during recession. For many years as a headhunter, I held thousands of conversations between hiring managers and candidates, trying to bridge the gap between two vastly different audiences. Let’s get the elephant out of the room. Yes, there are many self professed career coaches out there. What makes me unique is that I met your boss. Bottom line: I know why someone is hired, fired and promoted before they do. Over a decade ago, I opened my own private practice as a career councilor and had the privilege of working with people in transition. Some were laid off. Some simply hated their boss and wanted another job. I help all that cross my path. This blog is different than my business blog found on my site, and is done with purpose and intention. This blog is merely a compilation of my thoughts, views and witnessing of others and myself. It can be a little introspective, and not for the faint of heart.