I sent a resume to a former coworker at TMobile today, with an actual job in mind. Having someone on the inside helps, so I am hopeful about this one, but it's still a long shot.
From here on, I am going to try to apply to at least one job every day; we'll see how easy it is to find one each day. For the moment, I have a head start, as I have a couple of ideas in the queue.
This process is a little like selling encyclopedias door to door. Most of your time is wasted, but if you get one or two hits, it might be all you need.
The recruiters have been very, very quiet. I'll send emails to remind them that I'm still alive, but so far they are not bursting with ideas. A friend gave me one more recruiter name, and I'll try them, but the thing about recruiters is, you can't tell whether they are trying to help, or if they just aren't interested. They don't send a letter saying no thanks; you just never hear from them.
I have updated my LinkedIn profile numerous times, and I have showed up in some searches, but the number of people who have viewed my profile, other than my own contacts, is tiny. That doesn't seem to be the magic bullet.
Well, crappy economy, there probably isn't a magic bullet. At least this way, I will feel like I'm doing all I can.
It's too quiet though. Two little nibbles in a month. It's not enough to ever get a job.
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