Question:
How do I ask for help from friends & family with my job search?

Answer:
People want to help you no matter what you may believe. It is always important and necessary to ask for help from whomever you trust and believe has your best interests at heart. When looking for a job, if it’s your first time out of school, or you are re-entering the job market after a break or are just looking for a change after many years, it is no time to be shy! Asking those around you for help is not an imposition. If you ask them to “get you a job” that’s one thing. If you know your boundaries and are asking them for assistance in, getting an interview, an introduction, a review of your resume etc., you are not placing the burden on them to find you work but instead offer you guidance and advise along the way. Think of how it makes you feel to be of service and to know you’ve helped someone with something that was important to them. That is how people will feel when they are able to offer you assistance. Go ahead, don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.