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re: Places to Help with Finding Employment
Posted on 2/12/13 at 8:59 pm to rmc
Posted on 2/12/13 at 8:59 pm to rmc
Honestly, at this point I just want a salaried job with benefits. I could care less about working in the field I went to school for. The only jobs in my field that I can find are an hour and 10 minutes away and pay 18/hr with no benefits. Driving 2 hours and 20 minutes a day in the commute plus having to drive from place to place to meet with clients with no gas reimbursement is just not worth it. Gas is too expensive for that. I've tried networking with people in the field but it is hard finding work not being licensed.
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Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:27 pm to JabarkusRussell
It's crazy how things work out. If your truly out there gunning for a position and getting your name out there, then keep your head up. I think local paper sections have overall higher quality leads. Look for career fairs around your area. Often times, companies will come in looking for talent.
You have to ask yourself what skill-set you are working with. Identify what might set you apart as a person, rather than qualification. Maybe you do have to lower your expectations, for a while. Look for the 14-15/hr job to start but look for (and ask ahead of time) if there are advancement opportunities. Good luck to you.
You have to ask yourself what skill-set you are working with. Identify what might set you apart as a person, rather than qualification. Maybe you do have to lower your expectations, for a while. Look for the 14-15/hr job to start but look for (and ask ahead of time) if there are advancement opportunities. Good luck to you.
Posted on 2/13/13 at 8:40 am to JabarkusRussell
Not sure if this was mentioned and edited out, but where do you live? If the job market is so poor that you can't find employment in 13+ months putting forth a serious effort, I think it is time to consider relocating.
Have you tied actually going in to some of the places instead of just e-papering your resume? I'm not really sure what a counselor education degree would qualify you for, but have you tried HR?
Best success I have had searching for jobs is through friends that are knowledgeable about openings, or potential openings that aren't even posted yet. Those and developing contacts through local industry trade associations.
Also, it may not be a bad idea to try and diversify your skill set if you aren't able to find anything immediately. Try some online courses in practical business skills such as accounting.
Have you tied actually going in to some of the places instead of just e-papering your resume? I'm not really sure what a counselor education degree would qualify you for, but have you tried HR?
Best success I have had searching for jobs is through friends that are knowledgeable about openings, or potential openings that aren't even posted yet. Those and developing contacts through local industry trade associations.
Also, it may not be a bad idea to try and diversify your skill set if you aren't able to find anything immediately. Try some online courses in practical business skills such as accounting.
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