Monday, March 22, 2010

What's the purpose of this blog?

This blog is a record of my own experience figuring out my life and looking for a job. I will address a number of topics, including:
  • Job hunting methods that go beyond simply sending out resumes
  • Ways to discover what you want to do with your life
  • Making and following through with goals for your future
  • Reviews of online and printed resources to help with the above topics
  • My experience following my own advice


I have a specific audience in mind for this blog. If you fit into any of the following categories, you may want to keep reading:
  • The millions out there who are unemployed or underemployed and who would like tips on finding a new job.
  • Recent college graduates who spent all that time, effort, and money and who are now running into barriers getting past that first employment hurdle.
  • Anyone who suddenly finds themselves with no direction for their future and would like help figuring it out.
  • Undecided college students who need to pick a major, but don't know what they want to do.
  • Potential future employers who'd like to know more about me before making hiring decisions (hope hope).
  • Other advisors who get a kick out of reading advising blogs.


No matter who you are or why you're here, welcome!

7 comments:

  1. I'm in it for "Ways to discover what you want to do with your life." That's pretty important to me right now.

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  2. @Tina
    While the focus of this blog is on career change, many of the techniques I'll discuss can be used for any life change. A job is, after all, just a way to spend our energy, similar to anything else we do with our lives. So I hope you can get a lot out of the blog as well.

    Welcome!

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  3. This part of the blog is very helpful because I started reading earlier on (the writing section to be specific) and it was helpful in a way but the application of it was kind of lost on me because I didn't know what it was leading too, but then I came down and read this part and it helps a ton more because now I understand where this blog will take me.

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  4. @Daniel
    I'm glad that this helps. The purpose may change over time as I refine my own ideas. Anytime you undertake a major project, it's good to start with a Purpose statement. That way, you have some direction and focus.

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  5. You may consider putting this up in a tab up top. It might help clarify for people what you hope to accomplish, both for yourself and for them. It makes for a very clear intro.

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  6. @ Balloon Guy
    Good idea. I just might do that.

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