Is anyone else job hunting? I am and it drives me crazy. First of all I hate that you can't make a mistake, like on a resume, that one chance to make a first impression. Like you mail an application and realize you didn't something wrong on it, so that's it! Second you are always in first date mode. And everyone else has the power! Ugh.I do have a job but its' time for me to move on. I can't stand it anymore, funny how I loved it a few years ago, couldn't even imagine life without it. Now every Sunday I dread going back.
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Good Luck.
One thing to do would be to get a friend to proof-read the resume because sometimes they may see a mistake. Or alternatively, make sure you rest a day before going back to check the resume.
I recall my first interview process for a real job, meaning not those vacation jobs thing. There is the initial interview, then the call backs for a second. And in between they send you to a room with several other candidates and ask you to do some "project" as they observe how you work together and I suppose whether can you lead. Then there is the "friendly" dinner where you meet with other senior people in the firm and they size you up during the meal.
shudder
But it is easy to turn the tables on them especially if you manage to have the cards on your side. If you manage to get an offer or more from another place then you can casually mention it. You can use it to great effect by coupling it with a request that they give you an answer as soon as possible, which can even lead to an on the spot job offer. Of course it all depends on the situation and one have to gauge whether or not you can use it to your advantage or not.
One thing I noticed is that interviewers like to talk about themselves. So it is not all about you.
Good Luck, do not be too nervous. Anyway what type of job are you looking for?
I recall my first interview process for a real job, meaning not those vacation jobs thing. There is the initial interview, then the call backs for a second. And in between they send you to a room with several other candidates and ask you to do some "project" as they observe how you work together and I suppose whether can you lead. Then there is the "friendly" dinner where you meet with other senior people in the firm and they size you up during the meal.
But it is easy to turn the tables on them especially if you manage to have the cards on your side. If you manage to get an offer or more from another place then you can casually mention it. You can use it to great effect by coupling it with a request that they give you an answer as soon as possible, which can even lead to an on the spot job offer. Of course it all depends on the situation and one have to gauge whether or not you can use it to your advantage or not.
One thing I noticed is that interviewers like to talk about themselves. So it is not all about you.
Good Luck, do not be too nervous. Anyway what type of job are you looking for?
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Thanks, I work at a college and I am very good with students so I want an advisor position or something in students affairs. Right now I supervise a tutoring center, but the prorams enrollments have fallen so low (its computer science and the interest is waning) so it's really time for me to leave.Originally Posted by bumpy
Good Luck.One thing to do would be to get a friend to proof-read the resume because sometimes they may see a mistake. Or alternatively, make sure you rest a day before going back to check the resume.
I recall my first interview process for a real job, meaning not those vacation jobs thing. There is the initial interview, then the call backs for a second. And in between they send you to a room with several other candidates and ask you to do some "project" as they observe how you work together and I suppose whether can you lead. Then there is the "friendly" dinner where you meet with other senior people in the firm and they size you up during the meal.shudder
But it is easy to turn the tables on them especially if you manage to have the cards on your side. If you manage to get an offer or more from another place then you can casually mention it. You can use it to great effect by coupling it with a request that they give you an answer as soon as possible, which can even lead to an on the spot job offer. Of course it all depends on the situation and one have to gauge whether or not you can use it to your advantage or not.
One thing I noticed is that interviewers like to talk about themselves. So it is not all about you.
Good Luck, do not be too nervous. Anyway what type of job are you looking for?
I'm sure you'll find the perfect job!
I wish you luck!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.....
I wish you luck!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.....
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Good luck, Marge. I spent the better part of last year interviewing, and it's truly the pits.
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Well then I must now have enough character to last a lifetime.
Oh Marge
GOOD LUCK!
It could be worse; at least you have an income and the luxury of time (even though your current job is making you miserable
)on your side while you search. Keep us posted!
I am looking for a job too. And I am so frustrated!!!
There is just nothing around here. I have a diploma (with high honors) certifying me as a business office specialist and I am looking for some type of office job, where I will mostly be at a computer. All of the good jobs are too far for me to drive to. I'd be spending more on gas than what I'd be making. I never hear from anyone that I apply to or get in touch with. And you always have to have tons of experience - I'm supposed to have experience to get experience
- that makes no sense. Right now I don't have any job. I was laid off. You're lucky to at least have something. Glad to know I'm not in this alone though. I wish you tons of luck. It's hard to find a decent job these days.
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Good luck too hang in. I know, the catch 22 of them wanting "experience" is so tough, where the heck do you get it then?Originally Posted by georgiagirl8
I am looking for a job too. And I am so frustrated!!!There is just nothing around here. I have a diploma (with high honors) certifying me as a business office specialist and I am looking for some type of office job, where I will mostly be at a computer. All of the good jobs are too far for me to drive to. I'd be spending more on gas than what I'd be making. I never hear from anyone that I apply to or get in touch with. And you always have to have tons of experience - I'm supposed to have experience to get experience- that makes no sense. Right now I don't have any job. I was laid off. You're lucky to at least have something. Glad to know I'm not in this alone though. I wish you tons of luck. It's hard to find a decent job these days.
I am glad I have a job but the anxiety of it isn't helpingmy confidence, I mostly have this awful supervisor who undermines me. I fear that 8 years at my present job is being compromised by her, luckily I went to HER boss to get a recommendation. And she said yes for sure.
It is difficult... I'm also in the process of looking (thanks for the Myers Briggs suggestion
), and I completely understand.
The fact that you can't stand going in beginning on Sundays is a real indicator it's time to move on... and there is something better for you out there.
The fact that you can't stand going in beginning on Sundays is a real indicator it's time to move on... and there is something better for you out there.
I'm right there with you ladies! I've been looking for a job for what feels like forever (since September). My problem is that I just got my BA in Anthropology and all of my experience is in recreational therapy for the mentally ill. NO ONE calls me. The response from jobs that I apply for that I feel I'd be good at and would be a challenge is "You're not qualified enough"; and the jobs that I apply for that are under my level, but I apply for because I need a job say "you have so much education, and are overqualified" or "get something in your own feild". I'm so frusterated that people don't look at my BA in terms of what a BA means (that I'm intelligent, learn well, am good with deadlines, reliable, etc), they look at what I specialized in and judge me from there.
I wish that two things would happen: 1) I'd get a job, 2) I'd figure out what the heck I"m going to go back to school for. I really have no clue!
I hope your job hunt perks up soon. It sucks being in a job you don't like.
Jess
I wish that two things would happen: 1) I'd get a job, 2) I'd figure out what the heck I"m going to go back to school for. I really have no clue!
I hope your job hunt perks up soon. It sucks being in a job you don't like.
Jess
I'm not actively job-hunting, but I do apply when a good job comes around. Right now my old boss has asked me to apply at her new company so I have. I had her look over my resume before I sent it in.
Just remember that anything you volunteer in or do daily can be considered experience. No one said it had to be PAID.
I like my new boss, but the pay sucks and I'm paying nearly $120/week for gas.
Just remember that anything you volunteer in or do daily can be considered experience. No one said it had to be PAID.
I like my new boss, but the pay sucks and I'm paying nearly $120/week for gas.
