(Ed. Note) The Inbox 405 is our chance to hear from you.  It’s your chance to do the writing and we do the reading! Join our previous and current discussions here.

Throughout a job search it’s necessary to constantly assess your hunt, your tactics, your efforts and your emotional well-being.  I’m hoping this Inbox 405 question will lead you to take a step back and ask yourself, “What’s holding me back? Why have I not been hired yet?” Perhaps you’re shooting to high? Maybe too low? Perhaps you don’t spend enough time networking and too much time sending blind resumes? Are you getting out enough? Are you a better hire now than you were when you were laid off? Have you been working on your skill set during unemployment?

Ask yourself these kinds of questions and please do share with the club.  We can all learn from one another.