Throughout this not-yet-too-terribly-long journey of job searching, I've received one constant word of advice in all of the workshops, outplacement classes and networking events that I have attended.
Job hunting is be hard work, probably the hardest you'll ever have, say the experts...but in your spare time, while you still have some, do spend a little of it volunteering in your community.
And so I am.
Next week, I'm scheduled to work my first session as a volunteer for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. The marketing and public relations staffers there have been kind enough to take a look at their to-do lists to see if there are some projects where my own professional experience can be useful. And while I'm there, I also want to help box up donated food in their quality control area.
As I drove away from the Food Bank today, I felt a definite uptick in my attitude. Now I've got something on my calendar that puts me back working with people on something that's not all about me, getting a job.
And I have to admit, it feels good to get a "Yes" response from an organization for a change.
Visit the Tarrant Area Food Bank, which serves 13 counties, at www.tafb.org.
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