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I'm 24 yrs old and I’ve been without a job for 6 months. I have been to 4 interviews and nothing! I have experience in Admin Asst., Customer service, Data entry ex. I am on the net sending my Resume to every company u can think of, I even have my friends while there at work Fax my Resume to different places. I'm so upset tiered, anxouis, depressed, hurt, fusterated. Every feeling in the world u can feel that’s what I feel like. I don’t know what to do...
You sound like you have all the skills that are necessary in a call center position. I don't mean telemarketing - I mean inbound customer service. I work for a company that owns a telephone answering service and we are always hiring. Even if we have full chairs and a good candidate walks in the door, we will most likely hire her because there is so much turnover in this kind of work. A lot of companies like insurance, investment organizations, banks and even cell phone companies need friendly, organized people to handle the numerous billing and other asundry questions that come in. I bet I know what you are thinking - ugh - phone work. These type of places award excellence by moving you up the ladder. Everyone working for Household Credit call center in VA has had to do their time in the trenches. You can't apply for training manager - they only promote from within. You may have to do phone work for a few months, then next thing you know you are the lead, then supervisor then trainer then department head.
I also do HR/HB for my workplace and I won't see someone who just walks off the street and wants to be seen. I think it is disrespectful to barge in and expect people to stop what there are doing to see you.
Find out exactly how the HR at a particular company you are interested in want you to apply. Some companies want you to go to their website and input your information there, simply mailing them a resume ends up in a pile somewhere. Some larger companies, like UPS, require all interested parties to apply through the state employment agency. Some want you to apply in person. Sorry to say but so many of the job leads on the internet are stale. Get your phone book down and look at the companies that interest you and that you want to be a part of.
If you are mailing in a resume and cover letter, make sure it is grammatically correct and CLEAN and well organized. I can't tell you how many unsolicited resumes I have received that look like they wrapped their lunch in it first. Also get a generic email address for any correspondence like - not sexyleggz@hotmail, etc.
Every employer I know is hurting for good people. Maybe they just don't know you are out there. Keep trying!
I also do HR/HB for my workplace and I won't see someone who just walks off the street and wants to be seen. I think it is disrespectful to barge in and expect people to stop what there are doing to see you.
YES! That makes me crazy! Or when people do call all the time to see if their resume has been received. HR is the busiest department and there is a lot that goes on outside of hiring. Even considering hiring there are often lots and lots of open positions so be certain to specify what job you are applying for.
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If you are mailing in a resume and cover letter, make sure it is grammatically correct and CLEAN and well organized. I can't tell you how many unsolicited resumes I have received that look like they wrapped their lunch in it first. Also get a generic email address for any correspondence like - not sexyleggz@hotmail, etc.
I could literally fill a book with the number of errors and inappropriate email addresses. Those things alone will get you tossed out. I've been reading a resume and thinking wow this person is perfect then I come to an error and just have to toss the person aside especially if its for an asst position or if the person mentions how detail oriented they are.
Hey Guys! Just u let all of u know i got a job and will start next week! I'm soooo excited! Thanks for all ur tips and answers!! Hope u all have a fantastic day!!!
I'm 24 yrs old and I’ve been without a job for 6 months. I have been to 4 interviews and nothing! I have experience in Admin Asst., Customer service, Data entry ex. I am on the net sending my Resume to every company u can think of, I even have my friends while there at work Fax my Resume to different places. I'm so upset tiered, anxouis, depressed, hurt, fusterated. Every feeling in the world u can feel that’s what I feel like. I don’t know what to do...
You have to revise your resume. Make sure that it was done correctly. It is very important to have an impeccable resume. If you think that's perfect then, are you preparing yourself for the interview the right way. Try calling the places where you apply for work, show them of your interest in their position vacancy. Send cover letters. Find information on the places you are applying for. Try every angle that will help you in obtaining the opportunity.
You have to revise your resume. Make sure that it was done correctly. It is very important to have an impeccable resume. If you think that's perfect then, are you preparing yourself for the interview the right way. Try calling the places where you apply for work, show them of your interest in their position vacancy. Send cover letters. Find information on the places you are applying for. Try every angle that will help you in obtaining the opportunity.
It's best to be reading all of the other answers before posting your own. She did get a job already.
You have to revise your resume. Make sure that it was done correctly. It is very important to have an impeccable resume. If you think that's perfect then, are you preparing yourself for the interview the right way. Try calling the places where you apply for work, show them of your interest in their position vacancy. Send cover letters. Find information on the places you are applying for. Try every angle that will help you in obtaining the opportunity.
I guess I was late on the advice, but hey hope it works for one who might need it.
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