i have been managing a restaurant and want to move to an office related job.  but it seems to be a hard transition.  either i dont have the office experience required, experience in a different industry (looking mainly at oil and gas companies), they think i want a managment job right away.  since i am a guy it is even been hard to be considered for anything other than field or shop work.  any advice or tips to help get my foot in the door?
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If you are willing to start at a lower level you may have to "dumb down" your resume, meaning lower your experience and responsibilities. When I switched jobs I had to do that so they would stop telling me I was overqualified for everything.
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I'm currently the VP of Operations and IT for a non-traditional commercial lending bank.  I don't really remember what questions they asked me - but it's important when you're getting someone to do this particular job (operations manager) that they can deal effectively with people (maybe you ask what was the largest group of people they previously managed, or if their current employees were to describe them with 3 words what would those 3 words be), that they're competent with the systems that you're using, or if you're using something special (like you've written your own software) that they're able to pick up on that quickly, and that they understand how to analyze financial data, both for budgeting purposes (i.e. reporting to the board of directors) and for management purposes (i.e. budgeting for employee attrition as well as future growth).
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how come people cant find another job while they are employed??? This always baffles me. LOOK FOR A JOB WHILE YOU WORK THERE AND QUIT WHEN YOU FIND ANOTHER ONE!
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Perhaps you have not done them well.  That would be my guess.  Usually if you work somewhere the vendors and customers will offer you jobs if you are really good.  Experience alone doesn't cut it.  Outstanding performance that will be noticed is what does it.  I think you should start your own business to prove that you can succeed.  Just start your own place.
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Well, at the restraunt I work at, we talk first with the manager. Then if that doesn't work we talk with the owners. If all else fails, start job hunting. You shouldn't have to put up with bullsh*t.
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Well, as much as I love honesty, I have seen that backfire.  You need something generic.  Looking to experience growth...expand horizons....easier travel time elsewhere...changing direction...always say how much you respect the company, love your boss and appreciate all they have done.  EVEN if it's BS.
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Hi Consistancy,\n\nWorking hard, being good, and having the right skill set isn't always the answer.  You have to figure out their motivation in order to "win" (I don't like to use that word, but it seems fitting here).  For example, by working too hard the other employees may sabotage your employment because you are making them look bad.  If you feel these employees have no connection to management then you need to figure out what is management's motivation for not hiring you.  \n\nPerhaps you are TOO dependable?  Knowing that they can always count on you make them feel safe.  The only time people react to something is when one pain is stronger than another.  That is the base for all sales.  For example, spending money can be painful, but you will do it for your house, for food, etc.  Mowing the yard can be a pain, but you do it because the pain of having a badly manicured yard is stronger.  So what is managements pain?  None, if they feel they will always have you to call.  The strongest position for you is when you don't need them back.  This is called the take-away sale.  You tell the manager that you have a job offer somewhere and that you are thinking of taking it unless, of course, you are hired on full time here.  This can backfire if you don't really have that other offer. The take-away sale is strong because it works on emotion - i.e. you only want what you can't have.\n\nInstead of the take-away sale, there is the rational, consultative sale.  Most things work on money in this country, esp when it comes to administrations.  Maybe they are having a budget problem (despite the country club scene).  What you could do then is figure out how they can employ you and not spend money or how having them hire you would save them money.  If you go this route you have to figure in all the costs associated with an employee above and beyind your salaray, such as social security taxes, health benefits, retirement benefits....etc.  These benefits are quite often excluded for part-time employees, which makes them cheap, such as your current position.  \n\nGood luck!
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Been there. All you get is crappy hourly jobs, stuff you don't want to do, looking for bigger and better but nothing coming about? sound about right? I have no real suggestion for you other than to keep plugging away. I went through about a 6-7 month stretch of what you're going through. It came to a point where, I was living in Pittsburgh at the time, I said, what's here for me? I looked around and saw that the only I apparently was worth was some menial sh*it job paying 9/hr. I moved since and have landed a nice comfy job in mortgage as a loan officer. if you're comfortable with straight commission the ngive it a try. I'll tell you now to stop wasting your time with the temp agencies. They don't realy give a sh*it about YOUR interests, only their desire to fill a slot by the end of the week. Once in a blue moon they will come across something you'll be interested in but very rarely will that happen. Just keep them on the hook for now but don't burn that bridge just yet. There are placement agencies that deal with more professional positions out there. They still are temp agencies but do more salary and higher positions than the temp agencies do. The ones that come to mind are Robert Half and Officeteam and Manpower. See if there are any in your area and give them a try. Other wise, keep doing the Monster/HotJobs/Careerbuilder thing until something catches your eye. When something does, milk it as if it were you're only hope for work. redo your resume to what they want to hear. Since you've had lots of various experiience, mix and match your skillset until it fits what they are looking for. Also, network. use your friends and family members and see if there are any opening they know of. The old saying holds true that it's not what you know but who you know. If you're looking for something along the lines of exp you've had, look at Aerotech. they specialize in fields of work similar to what your background is.
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Are you good with computers? How about a data entry position? A lot of companies hire people to input data all day long. I think it's a little boring, but you won't have to deal with customers! (one tip though, don't mention that you don't like dealing with people during the interview, employers hate to hear that stuff!)\n\nAlso, how about a cooking, like a grill cook or something like that? The people who work in the kitchen don't usually have to deal with the public, and a grill cook or prep cook would be a basic entry level position so you wouldn't need experience...
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Make sure you are available the hours they need waitresses, or store clerks.  Plus, your attitude has be totally customer service oriented. Employers are more concerned with how reliable you are than why you left your old job. Also, don't expect to be scheduled full time.  You may be asked to stay over, and work longer than your shift time, but you will probably be scheduled less than 40 hours a week.
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Thats a great way to do it, or it would be even better if you went in to the locations and actually spoke with the managers. That is how I got my job! Going in shows you have drive, and most employers are looking for that in people!
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In the interview, be prepared to dress nicely, khakis and nice shirt. Expect to stress your reliability and people skills, honesty. They will ask you questions like why you want the job. What you would do in certain situations like employee theft and angry customers.\n\nWhen you get the job they will expect you to show up on time for work, be a team player and not call in frequently. They will expect you to realistically manage your job and school. They are really insistant on pleasing customers. They will expect you to have a realistic availability and work most weekends. they will expect you to follow guidlines of sandwich making and save food costs. They will expect you to follow managment direction and work well with your coworkers. They will expect you to not freak out when you get feedback on how you do your job and be ready to learn.\n\nDon't go in there thinking these jobs are mindless and easy. This is a place were you will learn alot about how to be an employee. They realize this job is not a career, but without jobs like these to start off you would never learn the basics that will help you later. Don't get discouraged if they don't call you back or you dont get the job. There are lots of places that rely on first time workers: Other food, retail. So keep trying no matter what. Remember If you get this job,Even if it sucks, try to stick around for at least a year. Even now you need to start building a reliable work history. I worked at a pizza place for 3 years in HS, mostly just 10hrs a week. In college I am able to secure better jobs because I had a history of steady employment.
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What are yo doing?  I find this strange.  Because all work will led to another position.  Working at fast foods gives you experience in customer service, retail and darn hard backbreaking work.  Retail is hard work but the ladder is tall and worth it if you put the effort into it.  Starting as a sales associate will get the experience to be a supervisor or assistant that will eventually raise you to a manager then  to district management. \n\nMarketing of any kind is a door to all sorts of jobs, speaking, retail sales, etc.\n\nSales will open the door to so many things and you can actually make money and a wonderful life.  \n\nIf you need a little experience take that job, do it well and more on.
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My recommendation would be for you would be to obtain a part time position as a bookkeeper so that you can learn about the economics of the restaurant business.  I spent years moonlighting as one and learned all the various costs involved, as well as understanding how products are sourced, what compliance issues there are, and the cost and profit structure.  I did not learn much about the operations but that was only limited to my not inquiring about it.  You can learn as much as you want in that capacity and there are plenty of restaurants looking for part time bookkeepers.  Good luck!
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Ask for an application, fill it out, and then ask for an interview. If you want to work at this place, think of 3 reasons you would like to work there and at your interview you can tell the manager, "I would like to work here because ......   You get the idea. One thing I can tell you is, don't give up. You may be nervous at first, but I am guessing you will do fine. Good Luck :)
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Well I'd say, wait a week after applying, if you do not hear anything in return, call them yourself. Just introduce yourself and say you recently turned in an application and were curious to know if anyone had the opportunity to go over it yet. Also mention you are very interested in working there and look forward to hearing back from them.   \nYou always want to sound interested in the position you're applying for and show confidence that you believe you can do a great job. \nAlso a tip before applying, or before accepting a job, is to go into the business you've applied to, by yourself or with a friend, hang out a bit, survey the people working around you - do they seem like nice people you would want to work around?  Do you see any managers? Do they seem nice? is everyone busy and happy...or busy and being pushed around?   Just observe. Being unhappy in a job is no fun.      \nSo take the initiative and call the places back first, wait a week and give them a call...be friendly and be confident. \nYou'll get a job eventually and its a great idea that you want to go out and work and make your own money :)
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Welcome to the world! It's tough and always has been for a woman to make it in the business world, even a man if you're not aggressive and in many cases just plain mean and nasty enough to be willing to undermine others to get ahead. It's a rarity to find someone who is a good person (NOT willing to be cutthroat) who excels, especially in a market with much competition. Being very good at what you do just isn't enough in many cases. It's sad but true. The only thing I can offer is don't become one of those jackals, continue to do what you do as well as you can. Eventually, someone will recognize your abilities and the job you do. Lowering yourself to the levels of those others will just put you in their category and you are better than that. What goes around ALWAYS comes around, it really is true. They will get theirs eventually, and so will you--only in a good way!