Comments on: What Have You Been Doing With Your Time Off

By: Kenrick Chatman

Kenrick Chatman — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:22:11 +0000

To really stand out in a tough job market, you could create an online presence for your expertise by publishing articles. Publish articles written for your targeted audience (hiring managers of your targeted companies) and publish them on your website/blog or via sites like HubPages and Squidoo. Then use social networking sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Digg, StumbleUpon, and others to market your articles. You could also bring a portfolio with you to your interviews.
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By: sports supplements

sports supplements — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:15:22 +0000

Very interesting indeed, we all have some free time, and the best way to be productive is to ensure that we use that free time to do something that would obviously be productive!! true we all deserve time to relax, but relaxing all the time wont get you anywhere..think about it..

By: Manager Jobs

Manager Jobs — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:27:11 +0000

Great blog. I am sort of a slacker eventhough I have a ton of time off. Maybe I ought to start walking the walk instead of talking the talk.

By: Jodith

Jodith — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:50:20 +0000

I've found the best thing to do is have a really sharp resume that stands out. Using a functional resume is often a good idea, with subject headings that give the reader an quick idea of your experience. Once you get the interview, then you can wow them with your personality and skills. But you have to get the interview first.

By: Bryn Thomas

Bryn Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:01:42 +0000

I’ve got enough free time, but its really hard getting a job these days, even if you do manage to get into an interview they short list to the very edge and its rather difficult for average people like me to stand out! what do I do then?

By: Jodith

Jodith — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:26:44 +0000

If you’re just taking time off for personal purposes, then yes. However, if you’ve been laid off and are looking for employment, then no. Especially in these economic times when competition for jobs is so high, you need to go overboard in setting yourself apart from the other candidates, making yourself stand out from the crowd. This is one way you can do so.

By: Thierry Relation

Thierry Relation — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:40:50 +0000

But shouldn’t time off being just time off…I mean, no job hunting, no improving skills… just enjoying life with the people you love!

By: diesel

diesel — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:22:05 +0000

I just tell them that I’ve been very busy with my wrongful termination suit.

By: GossipSecretaries

GossipSecretaries — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:13:53 +0000

Great post! I especially liked your suggestion about learning new skills and brushing up on your old ones.

The recommendation to volunteer is also so true. I myself have done this while I was between jobs last summer. It was a rewarding experience and it kept me busy and focused. At the same time, I was also able to make some great new contacts.

By: Mark Salinas

Mark Salinas — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:37:42 +0000

Such a tough time for many…

“Your time off is a great time to brush up on your skills, and it shows that you care about your professional development.” I absolutely agree!