Comments on: Ask Brian- The Importance Of The First Job http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-the-importance-of-the-first-job_588/ Getting Things Done, Getting Ahead, Getting Through The Day Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:31:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jodith http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-the-importance-of-the-first-job_588/comment-page-1/#comment-788 Jodith Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:06:32 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-the-importance-of-the-first-job_588/#comment-788 I have to agree with Brian. With one caveat, that is. Don't give up this job for just anything that sounds interesting. We're heading into some tough economic times. You don't want to jump ship for something that will be gone 6 months from now. Stick with the experience and money you're getting now, and use this time to do some really in-depth job searching. Explore all your different avenues, make sure you have your killer resume and cover letter perfected, so that when the perfect opportunity comes up, you're ready to make the move. I would also recommend trying to save a bit of money in case the perfect job is across the country and they don't pay moving expenses up front. Many company these days want you to pay for the move and then they reimburse you. So work toward a couple thousand nest egg so you have the freedom to move if the opportunity arises. I have to agree with Brian. With one caveat, that is. Don’t give up this job for just anything that sounds interesting. We’re heading into some tough economic times. You don’t want to jump ship for something that will be gone 6 months from now.

Stick with the experience and money you’re getting now, and use this time to do some really in-depth job searching. Explore all your different avenues, make sure you have your killer resume and cover letter perfected, so that when the perfect opportunity comes up, you’re ready to make the move.

I would also recommend trying to save a bit of money in case the perfect job is across the country and they don’t pay moving expenses up front. Many company these days want you to pay for the move and then they reimburse you. So work toward a couple thousand nest egg so you have the freedom to move if the opportunity arises.

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