Last week, I somehow missed initial announcements about the “Hands Off!” demonstrations, several of which took place in Chicago and nearby communities.
On Sunday as I was catching up with what took place at the local and global demonstrations, I received a note from a friend who told me about someone she met at the march through the Loop. She said a fellow demonstrator turned her political passion into a unique networking outreach experience. On the back of her first-ever protest sign, she included a “Help Me Find a Job” message. By the end of the Chicago demonstration, she said she had talked with more than a dozen people who told her about jobs openings, and they offered to pass along her resume to hiring managers.
Her advice: Make a creative, eye-catching sign (keep it clean), dress nicely, and smile rather than appear angry. Next time, she said she’ll bring business cards with a link to her LinkedIn profile.
She hopes to have a job before the next demonstration but I have a hunch she’ll be there under any circumstances.
Photo credit: The Chicago Tribune