Blog Post: “I need a job!”

"I need a job!"  Perhaps you have heard this or even said it!  Perhaps someone in your family or circle of friends is looking for a job, but are they doing the searching?

As recruiters, we have noticed an increase in the number of acquaintances conducting a job search on behalf of the job seeker. If you’re considering contacting companies on behalf of the job seeker, we would encourage you not to, for a few reasons. 

• It may suggest a lack of initiative and confidence on behalf of the job seeker.
• There are privacy issues to be taken into consideration.
• It could potentially slow down the application process.

You can assist the job seeker by encouraging him/her to seek education in resume writing, interviewing, and how to present themselves in a positive manner on the phone and in person. These are tools that will benefit them as they conduct their job search! The role of the non-job seeker should be that of an emotional and supportive agent. Show the job seeker you believe in them and their ability to walk through the steps to employment on their own!  What a great satisfaction to hear (and say)... 

  “I got a job, and I did it myself!”

A special "Thank You" to Carol Kratz,

Recruiter at Cox Communications for contributing this article.   

At Cox Communications-AZ, we’re all about connecting people to what’s important to them.  Advancement.  Flexibility.  Innovation.  Challenge.  Possibilities.  Make a Cox Career Connection today.  Visit us online at www.workatcox.com now.  

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