Pass-Along Job Search Advice. Introducing ShortCuts™

OK, Now it’s your turn to shine.

This post is inspired by a number of people in my network.  One who helped during my 2007 search and one who recently arrived at a new job.

They took the time to share their job search experience with others.  And what a great thing to do.

You see, at some point, all of you will also arrive at a new job.  Yes, this will all be over.  And after 4 weeks, 3 months or one year you have learned a few things about job search.  Things that will die in your mind unless you create a way to share it with others.

Think of it like a post-mortem you would do on a business project.  What did you do right?  What mistakes were made and what would you do differently next time?  All great stuff.

Now some of you are thinking one of the following:

1. Good idea, but my focus is on the new job.
2. I struggled in job search. What can I teach others?
3. I’d rather wash my memory of it all.

I won’t blame you for thinking any of that.  Makes sense.  But let me give you a few reasons to re-consider this idea:

1. It will be therapeutic. Because as you transition out of job search and into your new job there will likely be some misgivings. Perhaps still some healing required.  Anger about having been put through all of that effort (networking, resume writing, interviewing, etc).  You may even really miss the freedoms of not having a 9 to 5.  Sharing your experiences with others will help close the book.
2. You will help others. As you “transition out” there are always people transitioning in.  Do you think they’d appreciate your advice?  Absolutely!  I talk to a number of job seekers that are even just a month in to their search and you know what they say?  ”How can I help.  I’ve only been out a month!”. Well, you’d be surprised how far along you are vs. others just kicking off their search. Your advice will become a primer for others.  You may even kick off a new permanent networking career (recommended) as people call and say “Thanks for your advice, can I buy you a cup of coffee?”
3. It’s a good practice. Doing a good post-mortem is key to succeeding in business.  Perhaps your doing one after your job search (if you’ve never done one before) will give you a new tool to impress your boss in the new job.
4. You’ll use it again. This new economy may put all employees in a state of perpetual search.  An up-to-date guide to job search may come in handy again.  Think you’ll remember all the resources you utilized?
5. It’s a low effort solution. Once written, you will have a document you can easily send to folks needing advice.  And if you don’t have time in the new job to meet for coffee, at least you can share your experiences on paper.

So I’ve created a FREE download that will make it really easy to share your ShortCuts with others.  Page 1 includes information from this blog post.  Page 2 is the actual word template.  Once you fill in the details from your job search experience, you can save it to your desktop.

Once saved, you can send your version to your network via e-mail after you arrive at a new job.  You can share it with people you meet over the coming months who ask you for transition advice.  You can add it to your blog.

Or you can send it to me and I will pick a few to include here at the Tim’s Strategy blog.  Interested?

OK, here you go:

Download ShortCuts 1.0

Almost everyone I talk to in transition is learning something about themselves as a result.  For some, it is how much they miss working.  For others it reminds them of how badly they want to have this kind of “freedom” more often in life. Some of those look to this time to start a new business.

Whatever your learning during job search.  All that I suggest is that you share it with others.

And remember, comment below if you’d like to share yours with others via Tim’s Strategy.

Have a great week!

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