I read this and it reminded me of how I felt last year when I was looking for a job. You'll get there. A couple of things that will jump start the process, get a LinkedIn profile. It helps with networking and its ALL about networking to get a job these days. Even if you don't find the job through LinkedIn, your potential employer WILL check LinkedIn to see your qualifications and endorsements. Beef up your resume, have a trusted friend or professional review it for you. Sign up with a recruiter. They know where the jobs are. Lots of jobs just aren't advertised these days. Look for companies you want (not specific jobs), go to their sites and look for their job postings. Many have automatic services that will email you if a job comes up that matches criteria you've entered. And apply, apply, apply. I applied for maybe a dozen a month (which is low).
Sorry for the unsolicited advice but I have been there and it just reminded me of how hard that was)
Well, I'm on many sites, including LinkedIn. I check Indeed.com mostly everyday, and have found a few jobs and applied to them. I've revised my resume recently, so hopefully that will help the process.
I'm going to have to find something soon, because things aren't going so well where I am. I just got a review and I am currently under a 90-day watch for my keying volume. The company I work for pays us based on items processed. I have good days where I make more than $10/hr, however my average hourly rate at the end of each pay period ends up being less than $8.50/hr. I miss not having a predictable paycheck; it makes planning things so much easier.
Updating the resume will make a huge difference. It's all about PAR statements these days instead of the old fashioned job descriptions. A job description is fine and well, but doesn't tell a potential employer what YOU personally accomplished - just what was expected of you in your position, which basically tells them nothing.
I would HATE to be measured by keying volume, doesn't sound too fun. Leave the keying to someone else and do something that uses your other skills. You're obviously a good communicator. Many companies would value that.
Sign up for Robert Half or some other recruiter (you don't pay for the services) and have them find a job for you. Many are temp to hire, but hey - that's ok, just go in and prove yourself. Even if in an entry level job making coffee for the boss, make the best darn cup of coffee he's ever had, and then they'll trust you to do other things.
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Sorry for the unsolicited advice but I have been there and it just reminded me of how hard that was)
Hope it all works out!
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I'm going to have to find something soon, because things aren't going so well where I am. I just got a review and I am currently under a 90-day watch for my keying volume. The company I work for pays us based on items processed. I have good days where I make more than $10/hr, however my average hourly rate at the end of each pay period ends up being less than $8.50/hr. I miss not having a predictable paycheck; it makes planning things so much easier.
I'm sure I'll catch a break at some point.
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I would HATE to be measured by keying volume, doesn't sound too fun. Leave the keying to someone else and do something that uses your other skills. You're obviously a good communicator. Many companies would value that.
Sign up for Robert Half or some other recruiter (you don't pay for the services) and have them find a job for you. Many are temp to hire, but hey - that's ok, just go in and prove yourself. Even if in an entry level job making coffee for the boss, make the best darn cup of coffee he's ever had, and then they'll trust you to do other things.
Hope all works out!
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