Job hunting nightmare!

[tloonya]

I think I had asked before but my frustration is so growing - I am better vent.

I am wondering WHAT is one supposed to do to get a job. Like any job. Whatever pays at the end of the week or 2 weeks or whenever!

Everything is leading to the scams! Indeed, Monster, Carrerbuilder...yesterday I had gotten another one of those 'sing to hangout for an interview' and website caregivers.com is the one looks great but when you type caregivers scam in a google - there you go!

I am feeling like a jinxed. HOW can I get hired Go door to door at local places that are closing one by one all around me?

[Opti]

Sorry Loony no major suggestions for you. Yes many internet postings are outright scams or jobs companies aren't actually hiring for. You will learn to avoid them.

Customize your resume and get support from job seeker groups. Just keep looking and applying.

[andi9899]

Don't accuse potential employers of discrimination. That should help.

[NancysSummerSip]

It takes time. Took me three months of very, very hard work. Like 6-8 hours a day of job hunting. And FWIW, I used Careerbuilder, Monster, LinkedIn, Craigslist and other sites. I also went to job fairs. While I was looking, I worked temp and freelance to keep money coming in. You do what you have to do.

[giramomma]

Going through a temp agency really might be what you need...

How long have you been looking, though? Less than a month? You need more time than that.

How's your networking? Told everyone and their uncle that you are looking for a job?

[gregintenn]

It may be that you need to relocate to a more prosperous area to find a good job.

Decide what you want to do, then go knock on doors, shake hands, and distribute resumes. Check back often.

[obelisk]

I find door to door more helpful in starting out with multiple introductions over time. Usually 3 months of introductions.

[Tennesseer]

Enter your zip code in this site and it will tell you where your local state labor department offices are located. At these offices, employers have listed open jobs at their location. The people who work at these locations are there to help you find gainful employment.

Department Of Labor

[steph08]

Apr 10, 2016 16:19:06 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

It takes time. Took me three months of very, very hard work. Like 6-8 hours a day of job hunting. And FWIW, I used Careerbuilder, Monster, LinkedIn, Craigslist and other sites. I also went to job fairs. While I was looking, I worked temp and freelance to keep money coming in. You do what you have to do.

Nancy, did you get a new job? I must have missed an update - congrats!

[andi9899]

Apr 10, 2016 18:50:09 GMT -5 steph08 said:

Apr 10, 2016 16:19:06 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

It takes time. Took me three months of very, very hard work. Like 6-8 hours a day of job hunting. And FWIW, I used Careerbuilder, Monster, LinkedIn, Craigslist and other sites. I also went to job fairs. While I was looking, I worked temp and freelance to keep money coming in. You do what you have to do.

Nancy, did you get a new job? I must have missed an update - congrats!

I thought the same thing!

When did that happen and what are you going to be doing?

[Regis]

Tell everybody you know that you're currently looking.  Use your network - best chance to find something.

And I agree with using an employment agency.  Most companies are really looking for full-time employees but if the supply is low enough, temp to hire is the next best solution.

[Deleted]

Apr 11, 2016 7:05:37 GMT -5 Regis said:

Tell everybody you know that you're currently looking.  Use your network - best chance to find something.

And I agree with using an employment agency.  Most companies are really looking for full-time employees but if the supply is low enough, temp to hire is the next best solution.

We use a lot of temps.  It's just easier than going through the interview process and taking our chances on people.  Once they're here for a while it's not hard to tell if they're a good fit and then hire them on, conversely if they suck it's a lot easier to let them go if they're just a temp.

In addition to the temp agencies check your local workforce center.  Ours is very good at providing needed training and helping with the application process.  My ex used them a lot when he was unemployed.

[giramomma]

I would also have a professional look at your resume.

You've been out of the "work for the man" workforce for several years now. Your previous jobs are likely old and stale.. And running your business as a sole proprietor doesn't leave you with a ton of references.

I'm betting you'll need something like a skills based resume..
www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/01/29/is-a-skills-based-resume-right-for-you/#203724f844b5

[NancysSummerSip]

Thanks y'all. Starts tomorrow. Got the offer last week, actually, but had to do the drug test/physical thing first. Passed both.

I am not a fan of temp agencies, but I did just finish a nine-day stint with one. Very interesting work, and not work I'd ever done before. Met a lot of very nice people. I'd also recommend the local state/county career center; I don't know if it works the same way in all states, but in Florida, when you sign up for unemployment, you have to register with the nearest career source center and work with a counselor. It's not a bad thing, really. They have classes and advisors and they do work hard on your behalf to help get you a new job.