I am seeking a national sales position with a mfg company or manufacturer's represenataive company that targets the electric utility industry and related consulting engineering firms.  It can be in Houston or elsewhere; I will relocate.\n\nI am a fantastic 'hunter' who really enjoys the 'hunt' and 'the close' in addition to uncovering new opportunities with established customers/clients. The relationships I establish last; people remember me even if they haven't seen me for a couple of years.\n\n What they tell me is that they miss my ideas, projects, energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor(and this is coming from engineers who tend to be reserved). My ability to 'read' people is superior, my tenacity and persistence is unparalelled (always with tact and respect.\n\nUnlimited travel is fine.\n\nI want a reputable company that produces a superior product and delivers it on time and budget under normal circustances.  In addition, a company that practices customer service is key.
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S&C Electric, Chicago
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I just asked my mom, who's been a realtor for over ten years, her "recipe for success" on the floor and this is what she said:\n\n"Ask the person what prompted the phone call, i.e., for sale sign, looking to buy, looking to sell, etc.  If the person saw the house, what was it that attracted the person to the house?  Was it the neighborhood? The price? The design? Try to keep a dialogue going by asking questions."\n\nShe also pointed out that some people can't get hooked even by the most skilled salesperson.  There are people out there who just want a question answered and aren't interested in working with a realtor.
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As with anyone post your resume.  I am 54 and considering entering the job market again.  I personally don't think it's feasable right now.  Monster.com is an excellent place to check hot jobs.  Good luck and may God Bless.
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I would say that while you have enjoyed your current company and role, and learned a lot. You feel you will learn even more by changing organizations and seeing how things work in a different environment. You are looking for a company with a different pace, with more energy....etc.  \n\nTalk about your career aspirations and how the prospective company fits into your dreams, goals and plans.
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As mentioned above, a follow up may be good or bad, but, I would try a follow up as it show more of your interest in the position and motivation.\nTry something like this, modified to your preference.\nTo whomever;\nI enjoyed the opportunity to interview for the position of ________ and thank you for considering me. I wanted to follow up on what we discussed in the initial interview of speaking with the GM. Being a motivated person I would like to know if this will be possible in the near future, as I do want to be considered for this position, but, if I am not being considered would like to be informed as I will pursue other alternatives for employment. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Blah, Blah.
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True, this isn't a place for advertising, but people do it all the time. Nor is it a place to look for employees, but if it's a legit offer then this post is better than many of the others I have seen get by.\n\nI am interested. But I am in the wrong state and not licensed. Good luck finding someone to become a positive addition to your community!
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Well, every place sucks to work at pretty much... I work for General Electric. They pay very well, have great benefits, lots of vacation, paid sick days, paid personal business days, pension, etc. Plus, they have their fingers in EVERYTHING... many positions for all sorts of careers and skill levels. They have their own jobseekers site listed in the sources.
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In the past I have worked for Manpower, there should be a listing they are a national company. I worked in an electronic factory making hard drives.  Since I was a good steady worker they kept me employed for many months. GOOD LUCK
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As far as finding a job, Direct Sales Companies are great!  They allow you the flexibility to work around your family and most of them have a "no territory" policy....meaning you could do your business anywhere - even if your husband gets transferred again.  Check out www.partylite.com - they're FANTASTIC!!
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I don't know of any jobs that would work around your schedule but I do know of a work from home business opportunity that would. It could even replace your current income. I have been working with this company since around December. I have five children and a husband that I work around my business. They have been awarded the BBB and Inc. 500's hall of fame award. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip award among many other awards. I don't have to host parties, sell, stock or deliver products. I don't even have to worry about collecting money.
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OK, so first off, I don't think this company is your ideal home.  From here, it's hard to see why, but clearly things aren't working out.  Time to look elsewhere for work?  Yeah.\n\nBut before you go, let's get all we can out of this learning experience.  And, treat the remainder of your time there as nothing more than that.  You're now there to figure out what's up with these demotions.  Three possibilities come to mind, and whichever is true, learning more about it will help you in the future:\n1. You may have found a company with a 'sick' corporate culture.  The general atmosphere may be 'cutthroat' or just dysfunctional.  If that's true, it will be wise to recognize it, and learn how to pick up on those signals so that you don't hook up with another company that's just as bad.  Most companies are not that way, but I've worked for a couple that had some real issues!\n2. It is possible that there is something YOU are doing to rub people the wrong way.  It could be something as simple as combing your hair the wrong way, but whatever it is, figure it out before you leave.  That way, if its something that you're willing to change, it might help you develop a better working relationship in your next job.\n3. You might have just found that you're not ideally suited for this industry.  Perhaps there is something about you and retail that just don't mesh perfectly.  Again, if this is true, it should redirect your next job search into a different industry.  I can tell you that there are some industries that I'm just not as good at as others.  Focus on the things you do best, not the things that aren't your strength.\n\nOne other things strikes me.  You mentioned sending out resumes and thinking about grad school, and that you thought this might have affected your career prospects.  I'm puzzled about this.  How would they have known about these things?  If you were just chattering about it in conversation, I think this could indeed have sabotaged your prospects.  These are things that typically we don't talk about at work.  If nothing else, it can make the people who STAY feel somewhat demeaned, especially if you act like you're going somewhere better, or that you think you're too good to stay working there with them.  The point is, at some point, if you take a new job, you'll have to spread the news, but if you aren't really going, it's just demoralizing to be talking about going somewhere better all the time.\n\nAnyway, regardless of any of this, YES, it's time to look elsewhere.  Go somewhere that they'll value your ability.  Clearly, you're not getting a good connection where you are.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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My occupation is a temp. Yes , sometimes I do like what I do because I am exposed to different industries and sometimes I am not working (wished I was) like today. I am looking for something long term and permanent, but finding a job today is very COMPETETIVE. There is a waiting list of job opportunities for my line of work.  When I am on the waiting list, I just wished something would happen soon.
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I used to work for sonystyle. Its the online part of sony that you get to if you want to purchase something from sony.com, and basically what it is is call center work. The legit companies dont hire people at home, they have centers all over the US, and not just in big cities. Mine was in a small town in kansas. If there is a particular company your interested in, just email them. find out if they have any in your area. Some of them hire through temp agencies so you could sign up with one of those and ask if they have any call center work. By call center i dont just mean phone.\n\nCall center is considered the phone sales and customer service divisions, and also the e-mail answering team and live online help teams. Keep an eye in the paper or through job sites (i know that sounds obvious, but i run into them all the time). I did sales and customer service for 3 years before moving and had a lot of fun doing it. Also maybe ask around in your town or in towns near you. Some of these companies hire smaller companies that specialize in call center work, so you could have several different types of work and businesses in the same facility. So lets say you wanted to do yahoo live help (for example). Yahoo might hire a smaller company that we will call telecommunications inc. So you wont find a listing for yahoo in the phone book, it will be under telecommunications inc. So it can be hard to find them, but word of mouth, temp agencies, and so forth are the best bet. A lot of times they do this not only because its easier for them, but because a name like telecommunications inc would be harder for an irate customer to find. (we had a handful of people demand where the office in kansas was and say they were going to show up and show us who was boss).\n\nAlso a lot of this stuff is entry level, not necesarily senoir reps as the above person mentioned. Email team for example just reads email and depending on the issue has exact scripting they copy and paste in the email, or wording would need to be made from a manager if it was a rare issue. Their websites too also can have contact information and a "career" section that could tell you how to get a job with them. And a lot of times, as with the online help, you will have handbooks, and depending on the site you will probably have to have product training or learn the regulations or general business practices.\n\nGood luck finding something! Don't forget to check towns around you too!\n\n(sorry it was so long)
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If you want to work in AZ, NM, TX, or LA, Summit Electric Supply is frequently hiring, usually for warehouse positions, might include driving delivery truck.  Upward mobility into sales or whse. mgt. if you want it, or occasionally people move into back-office operations like purchasing, payables, etc. from warehouse positions.\n\nThe Web site discourages applicants, but you can go to the loading dock and usually get to the whse. mgr.\n\nGood luck,\nHouyhnhnm
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The power company sounds exciting, you git to start on the ground floor of a growing business, and it's close to home so you still have a safety net, also if it doesn't work out your not in another state of country. and you get experience for the future.
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Explain what the objective is for you for the company you are applying.  That is too broad and not real your objective for the future.  You need to specify what you want to do while a part of the company.\n\n(ie:  I would like to have a chance to learn and grow as a customer relations clerk.  The experience learned here can help me get insder views of the job.  Staying with the company .... and so on.....\n\nDoes this help?
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If they initiated the suggestion then they are most likely impressed with your work.  I would suggest that you talk to the last person who mentioned the opportunity or to this person you are visiting soon, and politely tell them that you would like to consider an opportunity to work in the US but would like to understand what role/position you would be in, and how the relocation would work.  If they are serious you should hear some positive feedback shortly (within a month depending on the size of the company - the larger the company the more time this may take, politly follow-up as needed).  Once you find out if this is a real opportunity then you need to find out more on the relocation specifics.  That is, how much money are they willing to move you (and your family if applicable).  Also, since you are not a US citizen you will need to get a work visa (which your company should take care of for you).  Hope that helps...good luck!