Lately, people have been backing out of interviews I arranged for them, cancelling coaching sessions we have scheduled, turned down job offers over a difference of a few dollars, skipped free networking group meetings, etc. Were I the only one noticing this, my blog entry would not be focused on this topic today. Several coaches, recruiters, and HR professionals I know all are seeing the same thing. For some strange reason, people who definitely need jobs are pretty much working against themselves.
Heading out of state to warmer environs for 3 months with no income coming in will not make things better, just prolong your period of inactivity. Neither will taking a week off from your job search to plan a Super Bowl party! For that matter, while very admirable, letting volunteer work overtake your search practices is not healthy either.
Before posting your resumes on search engines, calling staffing firms for assistance, joining networking groups or contacting career coaches, you must be absolutely committed to your cause. Getting people involved in your search efforts then 'flying south' for a while is a recipe for disaster! If this piece bares resemblance to the rantings of a mad man, blame it on the antibiotics taken for an ugly sinus infection though I am pretty sure it would have sounded just about the same otherwise as well!
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