how to handle a job transition

Transitionis a bummer!

Friday, October 19, 12

Are you waiting on GOD?

“Don’t just do something...Stand!”


Robert Hunt

Feb 2009

April 2010

March 2011

April 2012

My Own Transition


Finding a new job is hardBe Accountable

Network wisely

Open your mind to Opportunities


Accountability

Find ways to be Accountable in your search

Set written goals.

Share with a trusted friend - not your spouse!?

Share results and successes.

Be real - get help.

TOP 5


TOP 5


Network WiselyStart with your WHO

Ask for help (“who would you call?”).

Be willing to take help (“the Pepsi lady”).

Keep it in the Third person.

Follow ALL leads (set up a system to track).

Keep everyone up to date - and no mass emails.


OpportunitiesFind a job in another industry, another role, another state

Star a new career - build your own.

Develop your skills.

Help others.

Reduce your standard of living - and use it for God’s purpose.

Enjoy life - seriously.


Find a Better JobLinkedIn

Optimize your page.

Join groups and talk.

Post good info.

Add contacts.

Meet in person.


Start a New Career


Develop Your Skills

Take Classes to learn a skill you see as valuable.

Watch online videos of new technologies.

Attend free webinars & local events.

Find someone to teach you, then practice.

Find a place to put these into practice.


Help Others

Volunteer.

Serve at your Church or other non-profit.

Meet with people looking for a job and encourage them.

Use your extra time to invest in your family.


Cut Back - for good

Adjust your Standard of Living

Be a good stewart of your resources now, and future.

Live out the value of simple things for your family.

Be an example to others of a Thankful Lifestyle.

How much can we live on?


Enjoy Life

Use your time wisely - monitor your time (TOP 5).

Chose to do more of the things you won’t be able to when you get busy again.

Is it possible to enjoy the BEST GOD has for you today?

Be available for God’s agenda for each day.


Sites I likeInc.com

Wordle.net

Beyond.com

Topsy.com

WetFeet.com

Dropbox.com

Joinme.com


Transitionis part of God’s plan

Accountable Network Be Open
