The May unemployment numbers were just released by the Labor Department, citing the addition of 175,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. But when you are the one who is unemployed, the unemployment rate is 100% and these numbers mean little to your individual progress. Rather than getting caught up in these statistics, focus on what you can do to move your search forward. Here are a few recommendations.
- Source 5 new contacts and rekindle 5 old relationships on LinkedIn
- Make plans to attend an event at a professional organization within your industry or job function.
- Check to see if your college or graduate school alumni office has a database for getting in touch with alumni that may be able to help you in your search.
- Research and contact 3 recruiters in your industry/job function.
- Participate in an activity that regularly connects you to people (church, gym, kid’s school, etc.)
- Spend a few hours in your local library researching companies via their databases.
Your job search is unique to you. Forget the unemployment stats that represent everyone from the guy who had a part-time job at McDonald’s to the CEO. Concentrate on your search and don’t end up as just a statistic.
