XPS M1330 laptop
Advice for
Former Microsoft Employees and
Other IT Workers Who Have Lost
Their Jobs
Note: I wrote this in
response to the recent multitude of posted comments at
Mini-Microsoft's Blog.
It was posted at 11:31 AM PST, January 24, 2009. This is also posted
on my occasional blog.
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People need to quit whining, and channel their energies
into finding new work.
1) Update your resume.
2) Update your networking skills in the real world and
in the web world - LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, personal
website, personal blog, etc.
3) Upload your resume to the prominent job boards:
4) Update your wardrobe.
5) Brush up on your interviewing skills by reading these
two books:
6) Remember: Microsoft doesn't give drug
tests, but MOST other employers do.
7) Open your Bibles and read Joshua 1:8.
8) Pray. God answers prayers... more than you realize.
Within two weeks of leaving Microsoft, I had three job
offers, for a lot more money and fewer hours.
And I'll be praying for all of you.
Finally, please remember these parting thoughts: The
longer you are out of work, the longer you will be out
of work. The clock is ticking... time and the economy
are NOT on your side. Every second you spend
complaining, wallowing in self-pity, or reminiscing
about the good old days of Microsoft is time lost toward
your vital goal of getting that new job. So focus and
apply yourselves. Your new job at the moment is to find
that next great job. I'd also recommend keeping your
skills consistently current and relevant so this effort
will be easier in the future.
P.S. You may find these links to be helpful:
Parting comment: I have been in IT since 1977, and since 2000, as a favor, outside of work, I have helped over 60 people get new jobs.
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