I realize that my last few posts have kind of been on the depressing side. Yes, the job market is tough. But I think one of the biggest problems is that we frame employment in terms of someone giving us a job. It’s like we are just hanging around waiting for someone to bestow some huge favor upon us. I don’t wish to make this sound simplistic. I fully acknowledge that in today’s climate it is difficult to get a job. What I am trying to do is convince you that a new approach needs to be taken. This new approach is based on the following seven key principles:
1. It is easier to get a job if you are already working.
2. Networking and leveraging referrals is the key to finding job opportunities.
3. It is better to start at the very bottom than not get started at all.
4. Once you gain a foothold you need to use it as a platform. As you demonstrate competence you should push for better opportunities.
5. There is no substitute for doing a good job.
6. Most people will wait until someone gives them a job. You need to be proactive in finding work.
7. Employers hire people because they expect that person to add to their profitability.
My next few posts will take these seven steps and expand on then as I lay out a different approach to getting a job and setting you on a path to your life’s work. See you then.
work in the real world 
So very true! The last several jobs I have had have been through networking with people with whom I had previously worked with. They gave a good word about my work ethics and I got hired!