The truth!
Recently, I pushed out a questionnaire asking people to share the journey they took when finding their first job after college. It was by all means a brutal survey, long, detailed and time consuming, and I expected some strong feedback with regards to the format. What I didn't expect was the strength of people's reactions. Many where passionate and excited to share their experience. It brought back memories of how they had struggled during that time of their lives and how they wished for better resources and support. They hoped that the information they shared would help others who are preparing to begin their first real job hunt. For those who shared feedback that pointed out the length of the survey, it's complexity and intensity, also stated that a flood of memories came back about their first job search, most of which were unpleasant. I have been in this industry for almost two decades and although I recognize that finding a new job is an emotional experience, I now re...