In my job search I was told to look at indeed.com, it seems to be a pretty good website and pulls in searches from most websites like monster, careerbuilder, and jobs.com into 1 place to save time.
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In my job search I was told to look at indeed.com, it seems to be a pretty good website and pulls in searches from most websites like monster, careerbuilder, and jobs.com into 1 place to save time.
Job chances improve if you are willing to move yourself to a more active area. Spread your wings and move to an area like Manhattan KS where they have a billion dollars in construction ongoing for three years. They pay better than KFC. Wyoming and North Dakota is always looking for people. Apply to fed govt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclonick182
A lot of small companies won't mess with sites like monster. Start browsing the newspaper websites empoyment sections for cities around the midwest, such as KC, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, etc. Mail paper resumes with cover letters taylored to the company you're applying to (I graduated into a bad economy myself, and that's how I found my first job). For larger companies, post your resume to their website. See if you can find a contact person and get in touch with them. There's no silver bullet, you just need to dig in and start doing some serious legwork. Understand that you are competing with literally hundreds of people for any job you apply for. Stay positive, roll with the punches, and it'll cut your way eventually.
In the meantime, do what you need to do to make ends meet. Manual labor is not beneath you. Believe me, I know how much it sucks working manual labor with a 4 year degree, but reality is a hell of a thing.
Seriously though, look into joining the military. If I were in your shoes, I'd enlist (Yes, enlist) in the Army, and apply for all the leadership-intensive training I could get. That means Infantry, Airborne with the option to go Ranger if you qualify.
Do you initial 4 year, attempt to get promoted to Sergeant (E-5) if possible, and then when you get out, the new GI Bill will continue to pay you as a Sergeant without active service obligation for up to 4 years while you get your Master's or whatever else you want. Plus tuition, room and board
And military service is not even that risky. Unless you fear discomfort. Which most people do.
I think it's a viable suggestion. And you might even learn REAL management and leadership skills. It will set you up to go far in the management field.
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Originally Posted by Phaedrus
Eff that!! I would never join the military!! Wait...crap.
Joking aside, employers love to hire people with a military backgroud. Like Phaedrus said, getting as many schools as you can under your belt will pay huge dividens in your military career as well as in the civilian market. You need to create a seperation from the next guy and the military route is an excellent way to do that.
I work for someone Im rather close to. Without giving specifics, Ill just flat out tell you that in this situation you're wrong. This has been brewing for the last few months, but Id been told at the time that they would make it for at least another year. Well, they were unable to predict the future and between business and medical bills, the owners are hurting badly.Quote:
Originally Posted by ffelknirznarf
Give me a break man, I was just told my guaranteed job of 1 year and good management experience is being terminated while the economy is awful(Something I'd hope would be on the upswing after a year). I dont think anyone among us would be a little depressed/****** after catching that news. Seriously, Yeah, my couple posts came off harsh, Ive slept on it and am bound and determined to stay employed and do whatever it takes even if Im riding on the back of a garbage truck again(Yes, Ive done this, its not fun but it was easy and better money than I make now). So yes, I may have come off sour intially, but get over yourself if you think you wouldnt be feeling similarly after recieving that kind of news.Quote:
Originally Posted by PolkCityClone
If I were you, I'd try to get a job in government (usajobs.com) or something like that.
You don't have a specialized degree, so there isn't really a set industry you should work in.
The economy is going to be down until 2012 (IMO), so I wouldn't try to get a job that appears risky in hopes that economy recovers faster....
Don't want to get too political, but I think it's safe to say the government's size isn't exactly decreasing. Plus there are good benefits, and some decent sounding jobs as well.
I've been laid off twice in the last 6 months (and sure, I was upset), but I didn't go on the interwebs to whine about it or act as if I'm above certain jobs.
This......Obama is hiring like a madman after all.Quote:
Originally Posted by mplscyclone
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Originally Posted by ISUFan22
American's problem, you nailed it.
Humility is being told you're under qualified(in the same field) for a job that pays considerably less than you were making before.
Good lord, do I need to say it again? I acted foolishy, Ive already admitted to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ISUFan22
Thanks to everyone else who has provided good tips, places to look for jobs, and anything else of value as I will be taking all of it into consideration. :yes:
But you followed that right up with a "but everyone would react this way".
Simply put, no, not everyone.
Good luck with your search.
You did well. Everybody makes a mistake, yours was just in public. It takes a little bit for people to move on, but you've responded the right with time to cool down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclonick182
Another piece of advice: no matter what you end up doing next, network. Even if it's a manual labor job. You never know if any of those people are in a similar boat as you. Relationships you make with people that you work with really pay off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclonick182
I know many people that have moved to some attractive options, even in this economy, and it was all from knowing someone they worked with in the past.