A Redesign to refocus
Today’s job searchers are inundated with suggestions, comments, ideas and “helpful hints” to being successful in a job search — or at least I am. And throughout my frustrations, some of which were posted here and here, the basic idea that the “rules” that used to be in place for job searchers has changed is becoming clearer every day. Almost everyone continues to push the benefits of networking and the importance of taking networking to a higher level in today’s job search environment — almost everyone except Kyra Kyles in an editorial at the Chicago Tribune. Unusually, this article is titled “How you can find a new job (without seeming desperate)” but only seems to focus on why networking has become somewhat nutty — and desperate. Fortunately or unfortunately, the comments related to the article worked to hash out the situations, emotions and challenges facing job seekers today — and the misunderstanding of those not in the middle of the challenges.
I hope, for my sake, that my friends, colleagues and friends of friends continue to support me and the network I am building in this search for a new career in Chicago.
So, in an effort to help build understanding of my skills and interests — and position myself more directly for a position, I redesigned my Web site to give a bit more of a clear, “out there” approach to my talents, interests and desires. Although it is mostly redone, I look forward to hearing comments, suggestions and ideas — especially to help build my network in Chicago.
I am also going to be working to update my design site, puppetry site and teaching information to help those interested in those specific elements understand them more. In addition, I will be launching my thesis research site about nonprofit theatre management in the next few weeks.
I look forward to sharing it with you and hearing your suggestions and advice.
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