I presented this to the Woodcreek Church In Transition group on October 19, 2012. I’m posting this here for people who attended to get the details they missed when they fell asleep.

1. Transition
is a bummer!
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2. Are you waiting on GOD?
“Don’t just do something...Stand!”
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3. Robert Hunt
My Own
Transition
Feb 2009
April 2010
March 2011
April 2012
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4. Finding a new job is hard
Be Accountable
Network wisely
Open your mind to Opportunities
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5. Accountability
Find ways to be Accountable in your search
Set written goals.
Share with a trusted friend - not your spouse!?
Share results and successes.
Be real - get help.
TOP 5
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6. TOP 5
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7. Network Wisely
Start with your WHO
Ask for help (“who would you call?”).
Be willing to take help (“the Pepsi lady”).
Keep it in the Third person.
Follow ALL leads (set up a system to track).
Keep everyone up to date - and no mass emails.
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8. Opportunities
Find a job in another industry, another role, another state
Star a new career - build your own.
Develop your skills.
Help others.
Reduce your standard of living -
and use it for God’s purpose.
Enjoy life - seriously.
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9. Find a Better Job
LinkedIn
Optimize your page.
Join groups and talk.
Post good info.
Add contacts.
Meet in person.
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10. Start a New Career
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11. Develop Your Skills
Take Classes to learn a skill
you see as valuable.
Watch online videos of new
technologies.
Attend free webinars &
local events.
Find someone to teach you, then practice.
Find a place to put these into practice.
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12. Help Others
Volunteer.
Serve at your Church or other non-profit.
Meet with people looking for a job and encourage them.
Use your extra time to invest in your family.
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13. Cut Back - for good
Adjust your Standard of Living
How much can we live on?
Be a good stewart of your resources now, and future.
Be an example to others of a Thankful Lifestyle.
Live out the value of simple things for your family.
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14. Enjoy Life
Use your time wisely -
monitor your time (TOP 5).
Chose to do more of the things you
won’t be able to when you get busy again.
Is it possible to enjoy the BEST GOD has for you today?
Be available for God’s agenda for each day.
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15. Sites I like
Inc.com
Wordle.net
Beyond.com
Topsy.com
WetFeet.com
Dropbox.com
Joinme.com
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16. Accountable Network Be Open
Transition
is part of God’s plan
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