Network
Conferences, events, online, in person – network with professionals from your chosen field. Talk with them, and more importantly, listen to what they have to say. This can be as simple as reaching out on LinkedIn or attending an event in your town or state.
Important: find out where the people in your field socialize online. Forums? LinkedIn? Wherever they go, follow. Be engaging and never afraid to reach out – what’s the worst that could happen?
Bonus Tip: Get some cards made up with your name and number – cell is fine, but keep it professional and avoid bogus titles for yourself. Hand them out in conversation.
Find Recruiters
These are the folks who can give you a head start. They’re professionals at recruiting people for the right job. Find them by checking out recruiter directories or by networking via LinkedIn.
Always ask about their experience and what their specialty is to ensure that you’re talking to a person who knows your field.
Exercise
After you’ve left or lost a job, it’s very easy to lose focus of what’s important. It’s easy to become trapped in a cycle of depression or manic activity – the desperation to do what you love or find another job can be overwhelming.
