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How early can I start a job search if I am tied to a teaching job until June?
Q. I am a teacher looking to get into a different profession. I want to start a job search but I have school until June. Is it too early to start looking for a job? Also, will anybody give me an interview if I say on my resume that I can't start until June?
Asked by ranbruton - Tue Jan 29 14:12:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is a bit too early/ I would suggest that you prepare for the job search now but not really do anything until March. Employers will respect your desire to fulfill your obligations.
Answered by DrIG - Tue Jan 29 16:28:07 2008

How to do a Job Search in no particular city?
Q. I'm an Office Manager and Senior Executive Assistant with a current security clearance (secret) and military background. I want to search for a job, but in no particular city. How do I do that? Normally when job searching, you search for a job in a particular city. I just want to put my resume out there and see what feedback I get. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Asked by i_squeeze - Sun Jul 22 09:17:28 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Dear "i_squeeze": Isn't there an funny proverb about when you don't have a destination any road is the right way? As I understand it, you don't have a geographic preference. And, just want to see what's available? Well, I'd suggest that you have to get a better objective in mind. Are you looking for a bigger leadership role or just a bigger executive to assist? I think you can "put yourself out there" in different ways to put your toe in the water. Consider some strategies that are not "throwing up" your resume and seeing what sticks. Toastmasters, peer networking, and "never eat lunch alone" type activities. On the computer side, you can do Facebook, LinkedIn, and other sites that allow you to build a community of interest. On the… [cont.]
Answered by reinkefj - Sun Jul 22 10:23:42 2007

Tips for keeping a job search as a secret?
Q. I already have a job, but the position does not offer me benefits, and there is an extremely small chance of advancement. I could move laterally, but upward mobility is highly unlikely. I know the obvious things like not conducting the job search using the company computers, don't save the materials onto the computer at work, conduct phone calls discreetly or outside, don't give the contact info as your work email/number, try to take time off or be discreet if interviewing, etc. Any other hints?
Asked by I Like Reading - Sun Sep 30 18:44:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1) Do not let anyone know at your current job of your job search, who knows word could get around, even if a co-worker you trust; 2) When posting your resume on sites like monster.com, careerbuilder etc. make sure to not name your current company experience by name. Your current employer has a copy of resume in your personnel file and what if they are surfing those sites for resumes?; 3) Still concentrate and do a good job in your current position. If you start slacking off, and they look at your attendance, which shows that you haven't been in much, may raise questions of where you really are when you say you are sick or are on vacation.
Answered by amuzdot5 - Mon Oct 1 00:48:02 2007