General Discussion & Chat: Seeking employment? Stop here for tips., 0 by WUVIE

WUVIE wrote:
Hi Sticks,

Okay, young lady, it's time we prop that chin back up!

Think of this as time to get things in order. As you mentioned,
it is a case of getting mentally prepared. Each day, try to
add another task, or switch one to adjust as though you were
truly working. We all know how much different life is when you
only have from supper to bedtime to take care of things through the
week.

Each day, think about things you can do to make the transition
easier. Maybe buy a laundry basket, a few organizers, stock
up on pantry basics, etc. Fill the car with gas, have oil changed,
balance the checkbook, all those things we tend to put off when
working.

Keep up the good work, and don't let it get you down, lady.
There is a job out there for you, it just might not be there until tomorrow.

You know how I got this job? Honestly? A go-getter of a staffing agency
guy found me on CareerBuilder.com and called me in for an interview.
He found my resume online. All this time I've complained about key words, and yet
those little words were what caught his attention. Employers seeking
particular skills often search the resumes looking for specific words.
Are you responsible? Industrious? Etc.

Another thing that matters to many is an objective. Some say to state
what you want combined with what you have to offer, while other companies
only want to know what you can offer them. I give them both so they know
up front what they will get, and what I expect. If they can't offer a decent,
respectable position of ethics, I don't want the job.

My objective pretty much lays it on the line. I'm not lazy, I don't show up drunk,
I do my job well and expect to be treated with the same respect I give you.
Well, not in so many words, but the employer gets the picture.

At first I wasn't so sure what my initial interview was about, as I did not
remember applying to the company. I thought it was odd having to fill
out so much paperwork when I'd already done that online. Though my
offer ended up a valid one with great results, many head hunters surf
such sites, so you have to be careful. Make certain the business is valid
before you even go to the interview.

Know that I'm thinking of you!

KM