Job Search Accountability Group -- Openings Available
Hi friends. Several months ago, I started an accountability group for job seekers. All free, of course. It has been so successful that 3 of us have gotten jobs and WE NEED YOUR HELP! More on that later.
How does it work? First of all, we all have a "pay-it-forward" mindset, so we concentrate on helping one another as we know that our good deeds will come back around to benefit us. Also, none of us have job targets that compete with any other member -- that is, we do not allow more than one of any role (sales, marketing, etc.), allowing for free discussion. Finally, each of us is engaged in a search full-time.
Then, every week, we report to one another about how we did in our job search this past week vs. our plan and what we intend to do next week. We also identify the main issue with which we are struggling and we share any pro tips we have learned. Primarily, we encourage one another, rather than criticize. The mere act of publishing our plans and progress, however, is a powerful motivator to drive each of us to work hard toward results. We have found this very helpful, as demonstrated by our success.
In fact, we have been so successful that WE NEED YOUR HELP! (Yes, we need to shout about it!). Please get in touch with me if you fall into any of these 4 categories:
- Are you a jobseeker in North Carolina and willing to be accountable? We may have an opening for you to join us.
- Do you know of a job in North Carolina or remotely about which you think we may be unaware? Please send it along to me and I will pass it along.
- Are you a recruiter or hiring manager in North Carolina? We would like to invite you as a guest if you are interested.
- Are you somewhere other than North Carolina and want to join a group like ours? Contact me and I will give you everything you need to start your own group.
Thank you and best wishes for your career!
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4 年Thanks to MATT ALLEN for his organization and leadership of this group. I value the accountability and sharing of tools, experiences and best practices like communications and interviewing practice. Its a judgement free place to share ups and downs and an occasional (much needed) laugh with those who genuinely have your best interest in mind. Well done Matt & crew! Blessings to you all.
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4 年Love the initiative. Let me know how I can assist.
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4 年Matt, thanks for sharing with everyone. This forum has been a source of inspiration and learning for me. The pay-it-forward approach is certainly a force multiplier in our success, as we share best practices, and provide each other contacts with target companies.
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4 年David Sechler
Partner Sales Account Manager at Intel Corporation
4 年Matt. Thanks for leading our group! It's been a great tool for refocusing my efforts each week as well as a source of mutual encouragement and shared tips for what's working... and what's not working effectively. Looking forward to teaming with some new members, as we move through our job search process.