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Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:09 am to donc85
Set up alerts through indeed.com and linkedin.com. Apply and be patient. It took me two years to find my new job.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:49 am to bluemoons
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I don't think anyone has said this yet, but you could also hire a headhunter.
You didn't read the 1st page then
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:56 am to MNCscripper
Well you seem fun.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 12:16 pm to Paul Allen
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employers hire on these three things, in order:
Personality
Aptitude
Experience
How do they see your personality if you never get called in for an interview?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 12:52 pm to Kujo
The best thing about using head hunters/recruiters is it takes the politics out of it.
I've applied for jobs in the past I knew I was perfectly qualified for had everything required in job description and never even got a call or letter saying they got my info.
Jobs that are posted in an industry paper or internet is usually just company checking a box to say they did post it, already knowing who they are going to hire.
I can think of at least 6 jobs I've applied for in past year or 2 that's how it went.
I've gotten more interviews and opportunities through recruiters.
Not even close.
I've applied for jobs in the past I knew I was perfectly qualified for had everything required in job description and never even got a call or letter saying they got my info.
Jobs that are posted in an industry paper or internet is usually just company checking a box to say they did post it, already knowing who they are going to hire.
I can think of at least 6 jobs I've applied for in past year or 2 that's how it went.
I've gotten more interviews and opportunities through recruiters.
Not even close.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 12:55 pm to Kujo
If you're going to lie why stop at the resume.
Figure out who does the interviews, show up and say you were told you had an interview with said person.
OP said he wants to do sales, so he's going to have to sell his belief that he had an interview scheduled hard.
Figure out who does the interviews, show up and say you were told you had an interview with said person.
OP said he wants to do sales, so he's going to have to sell his belief that he had an interview scheduled hard.
This post was edited on 10/10/16 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 10/10/16 at 1:18 pm to donc85
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I have a political science degree. Was looking to maybe get into sales but I have no prior sales experience. I just have logistics experience as of now.
Medical Device Sales.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 1:18 pm to donc85
If push comes to shove, sign up with a temp agency. Some income is better than no income. Temp jobs often lead to perminant jobs.
State government ain't hiring. Try parish and local governments and hospitals for admin work. Network. Let your friends of friends of friends know you are looking. Gotta hustle and hang in there. It took my wife six months but she got a job she likes.
State government ain't hiring. Try parish and local governments and hospitals for admin work. Network. Let your friends of friends of friends know you are looking. Gotta hustle and hang in there. It took my wife six months but she got a job she likes.
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:59 pm to donc85
Retool your resume, make contacts, but don't give up.
I got laid off and it took me just over 4 months to get a new job. I found it on indeed, just so happened to have the right person look at my resume.
You may get 1000 rejections, believe me I was probably close.
You may doubt your skill set, don't.
I just kept at it and kept tweaking my resume every step of the way.
You'll find something, you just have to keep at it. You're fortunate you have a job where you can show patience and not have to feel rushed into something that's possibly the wrong fit.
I got laid off and it took me just over 4 months to get a new job. I found it on indeed, just so happened to have the right person look at my resume.
You may get 1000 rejections, believe me I was probably close.
You may doubt your skill set, don't.
I just kept at it and kept tweaking my resume every step of the way.
You'll find something, you just have to keep at it. You're fortunate you have a job where you can show patience and not have to feel rushed into something that's possibly the wrong fit.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 6:45 pm to donc85
Use Craigslist, backpage, indeed, simplyhired, jobcentral. Pounding the pavement does not work. Whenever I went in to a company they gave me a card and was told to apply online.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 7:02 pm to Logan548
I agree. The in-person approach is unlikely to work at big companies.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:32 pm to donc85
Thanks everyone y'all are awesome. They really have some great responses. I definitely have some new avenues to pursue. Thanks again.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:44 pm to donc85
I left a seemingly good job back in May looking for a career change. As of now, I'm still looking for a career as a 28yr old with Construction Mgmt and Logistics/Supply Chain Mgmt degrees. Let me say it's a LOT tougher than I imagined. I've tried every online database and sent probably 50 resumes and have heard back from 4. My issue is that I'm looking for a foot in the door, not some upper level jobs, so I'm willing to do whatever I need to do even if that means sweeping the fricking floor as long as I know there is upside and growth potential. I know since I'm looking to do a 180 in my potential career choice, I need someone to be patient with me and train me and I'm confident I can be the best.....BUT finding that opportunity and the company willing to do this is proving very difficult and frustrating for me. I've been doing manual labor for various companies over the last several months as a filler to keep the bills paid. Good luck to you man 
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:50 pm to PapaPogey
What are you looking for?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:54 pm to Muice
Man really anything preferably construction or supply chain/logistics related. Only thing I haven't tried is a headhunter/recruiter which will be my next step. I know a ton of people so I'm hopeful the longer this goes on and the more people know I'm looking, surely an opportunity will come my way
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:55 pm to PapaPogey
Where you located?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:57 pm to Muice
Baton Rouge, but at this point location isn't a concern to me. I just feel like I'm wasting precious years when I could be building my career and industry knowledge.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:03 pm to PapaPogey
Shoot me an email, My U/N at outlook. We don't have anything at the moment but I can ask around and we may be looking soon depending on a few projects that might come through.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:07 pm to Muice
Will do, thank you man
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