I spent lots of energy today trolling my Internet network looking at available openings posted for writers, editors and instructional designers. This is easy and safe, and doesn’t require much introspection. I searched Net-Temps.com, Craigslist.com, ContentWrangler.com, and Dice.com. Using the resume I updated yesterday, I submitted online applications to postings I found.
Using Ping.fm, I updated my status on Twitter, FaceBook, MySpace and LinkedIn. I exported my LinkedIn.com connections to a .csv file, and then imported them into Microsoft Outlook so that I can start an email marketing campaign. I know that nothing matches the personal touch when it comes to job hunting, but I feel a general shout-out can’t hurt. Plus, I want to see whether the LinkedIn method of making professional connections among people with shared interests and skills but without having heard one another’s voices can mine some real leads.
My project manager agreed today to write a recommendation for my work during the past six months; yesterday, the company’s documentation manager also said he would be glad to recommend me. Asking for validation of my efforts is a little scary, but I would regret it if I didn’t ask for it.
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