WCIYP: What to Do When Your Job-Hunt Just Isn't Working

The author discusses the chance that one might not find their job after many attempts in this chapter. He writes that there are two ways that people go about and look for jobs. The first way is the traditional way and the second way is the Parachute way. The traditional way is the basic way and the way that the author does not want the reader to use. The Parachute way is a lot more meaningful and in-depth. When one reads the table that is given they will surely agree with the author about which method is more sufficient. 

The first aspect of the traditional way is that one is looking for a job. However, for the Parachute way the reader is looking for a dream job. No one wants to work for a company that they are not fully invested to. With that being said, it makes sense that the dream job is seen as more of a fulfilling way at attempting a job hunt. Another aspect in the job-hunt is how one sees them self. The traditional way is to be a job-beggar but the Parachute way is to look at yourself as a resource. A resource that can and will help the company grow and become greater than it was before. It does not look good if someone is going into a job interview all selfish and not willing to put the company first. If someone has their pay and good environment in their mind during the job interview and not the  job and work itself, then the whole interview is pointless.

The author then gives the twelve best and worst ways to look for a job

1. Looking for employers' job-postings on the internet.
2. Posting or mailing out your resume to employers
3. Answering a local newspaper ad
4. Going to private employment agencies or search firms for help
5. Answering ads in professional or trade journals, appropriate to your field
6. Job Clubs
7. Going to the state or federal employment office
8. Going to places where employers pick up workers
9. Asking for job-leads
10. Knocking on the door of any employer, office, or manufacturing plant
11. Using the Yellow Pages
12. The Parachute Approach

I personally feel like the best tip given here is joining job clubs. Job clubs are exactly what they sound like. They are groups that have meetings to discuss potential job opportunities and hiring employers. Most people think that the job-hunt is a solo task that they should do and that they are on their own. However, they seem to forget about the millions of people in the workforce who are trying to get a new job or find their first one. A job club would be very beneficial for up and coming applicants who have never worked before. The club can give them people they can look up to for advice and experience.