Comments on: Identifying those who are best positioned to assist you in your job search (Part 2)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:12:16 +0000

A great resource for expats by Sue Ellson, Founder and Director Newcomers Network – http://www.newcomersnetwork.com

“Expat Jobs in Australia – How do expatriates and repatriates find work in Australia?” http://www.sixfigures.com.au/job_seekers/resources/articles/finding-expat-jobs-in-australia

By: Kelly Magowan

Kelly Magowan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:58:49 +0000

It can certainly be more of a challenge to leverage your networks when you are starting from scratch due to relocation to a new city or country. That said many people have been successful in doing so through joining gyms, associations and through attending relevant events to their profession or areas of interest. There are also a range of expat networking sites and groups that are very beneficial such as Expat Women, Newcommers Network and so on that are worth exploring.
Six Figures has a couple of networking resources that may offer a good start http://www.sixfigures.com.au/job_seekers/resources/tags/networking

By: Mark Cohen

Mark Cohen — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:17:05 +0000

Kelly,

Your advice is quite relevant, except for one very important consideration: Can the career transition seeker’s 2-5 mentors/sponsors help them reposition?

The answer is, unfortunately, no. Mentors do not know how to help, even if they do care greatly. Very few people can build a complete presentation package for an executive in transition.
Career direction counsel, networking techniques, interviewing strategies and resume preparation among many other issues must be pulled together to be competitive in these challanging times.

And that’s what career transition people like you (and I) do.
Simply stated, you break your leg, go to a Doctor…Don’t try to set it yourself.

Mark Cohen
Mark Cohen & Company Executive Search

By: Allan Hughes

Allan Hughes — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:12:19 +0000

Apreciate the suggestions given. Very good practical help. What would you suggest where you have moved countries? My partner has taken on a job here in Hong Kong from our home country of New Zealand. Good links back in New Zealand but very few links through them, or from me, to here.

Regards

Allan

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:09:52 +0000

Kelly,
thanks for an important article, with clear practical advice as always. I also see far too many people ask for help from those who do not know them, and whom will have no real vested interest in ensuring they succeed. Too much “social” or “professional” networking is too superficial or lacking in an authentic understanding of the person seeking help.

On a further practical note, this means really focusing on the 2 – 5 people that know you well, with whom you have an existing relationship. This ideally ought to be professional (ie not a spouse / partner, and probably not too many of your friends either) and based on reasonable knowledge of one another in a work context.

At least one person ought to be someone who can take the role of mentor – who can ask the right questions relevant to you, your personality, style, experience, field of endeavours, the way you think, etc. Note they also should not to be too close to you, as you need someone to be able to stand at a distance, and act with objectivity, impartiality, and a preparedness to at least ask the hard questions. The answers are up to you.

Andrew

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