How in the heck do you find a new job while you're barely juggling life, kids, etc with your...

[MoonJelly]

I've been at my current job for four years and for a number of reasons, it's really time to move on. But I've never job hunted while having a current job plus kids.

So how the bleep am I going to pull this off?

[purplevega]

Online...monster.com, hotjobs, local paper online...good luck

[griffin2004]

like with any big task, it doesn't seem so daunting if you break it down into smaller bites

1. get started with the online search; start a spreadsheet listing the interesting openings
2. spend this weekend spiffing up your resume; will you need writing samples or project samples? if so, get those prepped
3. get your personal networking started with a goal of talking to 3 people a week about your job search
4. I don't know what line of work you're in, but is there an association that might have an open jobs list? what about your alumni association?

[meandmine]

Great advice from pp ... small steps.

Getting the resume spiffed up takes time and thought. Run it past a few respected professional friends to get recommendations on changes and best choice of language.

Once that's done, make sure you have references ready to go. Some employers call references before they will even interview you (irritates me because references are bothered repeatedly for jobs for which I may not be a serious contender, but that's just the way it is).

I got several interviews through online sources and targeting specific companies who have online matching systems. I was stunned, especially since I had been out of the job market for 7 years at home with my kids. I also networked with everyone I knew to let them know I was looking

Once you get interviews, it can be tricky taking time off work to go to them, but the writing may need to go on the wall with your current employer that you are looking.

Hth,

M