WEEK ONE, TWO AND THREE.....

OK....so, here you are. Yep...here you are.

Soooooo......still here, are you?!?

Well, it's been a week or three and you're wondering what you should be doing at this point, right? Well, when you figure that out, let us all know. Ha! Really though, there is no magic "one size fits all" solution for this situation. Whatever size you need, whatever shape you need it to take, then that's the right one!

Some things to consider during this time:

1. Do you have a resume and several cover letters ready to go?
   
2. Have you developed both a chronological and a functional resume? Both might come in handy when you're in an interview situation. (Not IF you're in an interviewing situation, but WHEN...).
   
3. Have you taken the time to put together at least two (preferably three or four) unique interviewing outfits? You don't need to go out and spend several thousand dollars on new clothes, just put together a few combinations, put them on hangers and separate them from the rest of the clothes in your closet. It will give you peace of mind knowing that you're ready to go "at a moments notice".
   
4. Have you done something that you enjoy...every day?? As mentioned previously, this is time you won't get back again. Take advantage of it. You don't need to be searching for a job 24/7. Put in your normal work time every day towards finding work, networking, searching the job boards, etc. but then go out and enjoy yourself. After all, you deserve it!
   
5. Exercise. If only for a short walk. It will help. Really.
   
6. Read the paper. Read a book. Your mind will thank you when you're 70!
   
7. Smile. Talk to friends on the phone. Write an email. Post on facebook every day.
   

So...there you are. These weeks are for you. These weeks will be productive and will be the foundation upon which your job search will lay.

Ok...your turn. Share your story.