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HELP! I need a JOB |
| Message Name: |
Hate the game, not the player |
| Date Posted: |
10/29/2004 |
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I just recently graduated from college (May '04) and I am still unemployed! I have been temping for a little over a month but I have applied to a great number of jobs and still nothing permanent has come about. I don't want to be temping forever. I am still applying for postions while temping and the temp agencies have told me they would assist with finding temp-permanent positions but they haven't come up with anything and I still haven't found anything I like and I get stuck answering phones for places that don't pay enough! I know the economy is bad but I don't want to work somewhere that I hate and makes my college degree a waste of money. I apply to tons of companies and organizations but never hear back from them despite the fact that I have alot of good/ various work experience. Any advice? |
| Message: |
RoxQ,
Without knowing what your degree is in, your GPA, your work experience or what type of positions you are applying for it is hard to give a lot of advise.
My first question is did you utilize your College's Career Center? They have employers contacting them wanting to hire grads! You can also use local Community College Career Centers.
If you are not getting any phone calls then your problem is with your resume and/or being qualified for the positions you are applying for.
Learn how to play the game. Companies think that they are doing YOU a favor if they even take the time to send you a rejection letter. Like the other writer said - network and be persistent. It is an unfair game and the odds are with the house but you win if stick with it and stay positive.
From my experience of being a Corporate Recruiting Manager for 7 years and working with other Recruiters for the last year here are some of the reasons that candidates don't make it:
- Becoming negative or getting frustrated during the interview process
- Not asking for the job during the interview
- Poor interviewing skills
- Not being persistent and following up
- Not changing their resume for the position
- Poor communication skills
Look for a position that will help you build the skills you will need in your career.
Happy Hunting!
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