This week I finished the first six chapters of "What Color is My Parachute" and concentrated on the self inventory. It was no big secret that traditional job hunting wasn't panning out for me. I also knew that the job market and employers in general often pick those people that are "loud and proud." You know the ones. They like to brag about themselves to everyone they come in contact with and meet. They are extremely extroverted and sometimes are the "life of the party."
These people are also the ones that will do just about anything to stand out. Bolles suggests that there are alternatives to doing the type of extroverted job hunting that is mentioned in the first six chapters. I know that I'm more comfortable with doing the research than knocking on doors, calling people or bugging my friends for work.
Bolle's suggestion of finding that bridge person is a good one. I learned that I am more apt to reach out to people one-on-one about information that I want to find. I also know that finding that bridge person isn't that easy. You can't just go up to that person and ask them to be that bridge. You need to cultivate a relationship with him or her first. This takes time.
I took the first part of the self inventory today that was mentioned in Chapter 7.
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