After 3 years with a company I really loved to work for, doing work I loved doing, I was unfortunately laid off this week as part of a corporate restructuring process. I had a great time, got some excellent experience, worked with awesome people, and was part of something really special. I'll sorely miss being a part of that. But that is now in the past.
I love this quote from Walt Disney:
"Around here however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things."
In that same spirit, this blog is me "doing new things." I've decided to document my whole job search process. I'm doing this for a few reasons:
- First, it will help me to keep track of the things I do and learn. This may be both interesting and insightful to look back on.
- Second, what I do and learn might be of interest or even help to others. I'd love for other people to learn from my mistakes and successes. Might save someone some time or maybe make them a million dollars. Who knows right?
- Third, it may just help me keep the insanity at bay. You know, that craziness you feel after having entered the same information into a web form for the 37th time in a day? Writing is an outlet for me. Therefore, I shall write the crazies away on this blog. Ooo you're excited already aren't you?
It's been approximately 61 hours since I was given my notice. My official last day is on Monday the 21st. As of today, I have:
· Applied for two Training Specialist positions
· Started a job search campaign using Facebook
· Updated my Linkedin profile
· Emailed my resume to friends and acquaintances
Obviously, the name of the game right now is networking; letting everyone know my situation and specifically what I'm looking for. That's the start. I'll share a bit more about what I've done with Facebook in my next post. I don't think it's anything really brilliant but I do have a very successful friend who wrote "creative use of fb! Nice work" so that's worth something right?
Thanks Shawn. I really like your approach to this new challenge. You seem to have the strength and faith required to move forward. Sometimes what seems to us to be so unfair or a disappointment will turn out to become a great adventure.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have taken the right steps. Go beyond networking! Become so knowledgeable about yourself and so self confident in what you really want so you will will market yourself.
I would suggest also to sign up with lds.org employment.
Monica (the Sr.)
Without a doubt, Shawn Jensen is one of the finest people I ever worked with and I will be following his blog.
ReplyDeleteHe and I worked together in his previous life. No, that's not outer space or a past life, that's when Shawn and I worked for a firm teaching marketing and management concepts to a non-marketing-minded clientele.
Most days it rocked. We liked each other and had fun.
He is tri--lingual -- he speaks English, French and marketing. He also has an Outside Voice and an Inside one. :) So do I -- I have a face for radio.
His only fault? He does not do puns. But I assure you he is willing to learn how.
As you can see from his blog, he's a good writer. I always liked his ability to take a complex issue from High street to Main street; whether in writing, speaking or teaching, that is a gift.
And when it comes to values and integrity, Shawn is the genuine article. He is the only person I have ever known on his last day to give a goodbye gift to his co-workers -- normally it is the other way around.
In all seriousness, while our styles differed, I admired Shawn's funnier and softer way with people. His clients liked him. I like him. You will, too.
Please feel free to contact me personally if I can shed further light on him.
Cheers!
John Fox,a.k.a. Foxman
foxman.communications@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, keep moving forward! Here are some tips to help you do just that:
Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve and break it down into smaller, achievable goals. Having a clear direction will keep you focused and motivated.
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