I just started a new job and it's nothing even close to what I've done in the past. I accepted a "recruiter" position where I will be going out into the community, recruiting caregivers. Does anyone have any experience-based advice, or suggestions that might help me excel? I'm feeling rather discouraged and desperate. Thanks!
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First off, I congratulate you, being a recruiter is an awesome job. Yeah, it is normal to feel discouraged to be began with. Here are some tips that will help you out. \n\nThe first thing is, you need to have a clear knowledge of the position that you are recruiting for. You have to believe in that position and to be able to tell people why that would be such a good position for them. \n\nThe second thing is, you need to be outgoing(not hyper outgoing) But friendly. Keep a friendly tone to your voice and smile. Let the individuals know that you are a recruiter that cares and that you are there to assist them whenever they need it. You want to look like you are more of a friend then a recruiter Let them know that you are human as well. \n\nMost of all, always be confident in what it is you are doing. I know that this sounds crazy and maybe a little bit lame, but practice with people that you know. Maybe come up with a little spiel that you might want to offer about the position that you are recruiting people for. That littles spiel will eventually turn into something natural and something that is your own thing. \n\nOther things that might help is to think about the best things about that position and discuss those features. People love to hear about the benefits of having that job. \n\nI hope that this helps. You will be fine. Remember that feeling discouraged is a bit natural. Be patient, it will all come in time. Most of all smile and be yourself. \n\nBest of luck to you and once again congratulations. :)
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Write a nice letter to your boss, then go in and give it to him/her and sit down and have a chat. Explain how much you've enjoyed working with them but say that, as in life generally, sometimes you have to move on. Keep it friendly and stress what a good boss they have been and how much you have learned. Also offer to help with recruitment for your replacement. It's very hard and I've been in the same position - you feel personally responsible for letting them down - but try not to feel like that. It is only a job after all. Good luck and enjoy your new job!
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Sounds like a retail or restaurant job. Used to happen to me. The best thing to do is be honest with them. "I'm greatful for all of the hours you've given me, but Unfortunately I don't feel it's what's best for me at the moment." Elaborate if you need to, but tell them how you feel. You're a person, not a robot. And if it's the kind of company that will fire you for being open and honest with them, then perphaps it would be best to seperate from them in any case. There'll always be another job, but i don't believe it will get to that. I'm positive they'll understand. Good luck.
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I feel you.  I am the same way.  Most of the time its because I learn the position and get bored.  Then I move on to the next challenge.  In my mind, there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing this.  You are getting all you can out of an employer and building up your resume.  One thing that I know is that in the corporate world,your expendable.  You could be the best worker in the world, enjoy what you do everyday, and be canned tomorrow because the co. didn't make the profits they thought they would. Your best bet is to continue to move on until you really find your calling or open your onwn business so you are your own boss.
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I've gotten many jobs this way....call HER first, tell her you are excited about the opportunity to work and just wanted to know if she has made a decision yet....I had one employer tell me (after I had called her like 5 times) that my enthusiasm and excitement for the job got it for me even when there were more qualified people for it.
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I agree, call her back.  Even if she tells you that you didn't get the job at least you showed initiative and because of it she may keep you in mind down the road.\n\nNot having experience definately limits you opportunities right now, but we all have to start somewhere.\n\nDo a self analysis of your interview.  How did you dress for the interview?  Did you make eye contact, sit up straight, & smile?  Did she ask you any tough questions about yourself?  If so were you pleased with your answers?  Where can you improve for your next interview?\n\nMaybe you did a very good interview, but somebody else for one reason or another had some kind of slight advantage over you.\n\nKeep applying. Something will come up.  After college, I had many unfruitful interviews.  Sometimes being persistent and not giving up is all it takes.
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Have you put in for unemploymen? If not, do so immediately. Then get down to the unemployment office and use their resources to help your job search. Here we have computers, copiers, and free want-ad copies.\n\nAlso, don't sneer at temp positions - a lot of companies to temp-to-hire as a way to vet their new-hires. If they don't work out, they let them go. If they work out, they hire them permanently.\n\nAlso, depending on what your speciality is, start contacting head-hunters. DON'T go to the ones that charge you, go to the ones that make their money from the companies. I got a year contract-to-hire that way just recently after being laid off over a year ago and unable to find a job.
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My first experience was sitting down for an evaluation. The mental health worker, a young female college graduate, spoke down to me and actually had no people skills! Once I told her I was not mentally challenged, but had a mental illness and corrected her on some of the information she was writing down, she stopped writing and started to take me seriously - we never had a problem after that and yes, she turned out to be very helpful, getting me involved in editing a newspaper, teaching people how to get their GEDs, and finally, she submitted my resume for a job and I got it.\n\nThe "big con" comes in if you let yourself be assigned to, and stay with, someone who doesn't care if you improve or not. Good luck.
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i feel the same way.\ni havent had a job for about a month now. i have been working for the past 6 years (since i turned 16) and it really depresses me to not have a job, and money. i know what you are saying about the fear of finding a job that isnt horrible. i have worked at lots of different jobs, and nothing has ever made me happy. \n\ni have zero self confidence i know waht you are saying\n\ni lost all my friends when i moved 3 months ago!!\n\ni actually thing im depressed and per recomendations from other yahoo answers answerers i am going to a therapist. maybe u should do the same. i really dont know. i just wanted to let you know that you arent alone. and hopefully both of our lives will make a turn around soon!!!!
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You sound as if you are young and just starting out so please take the new job. Your current job can now be a good refernce since they were willing to increase your hours to keep you there. Also, if you feel you are leaving the current job in a bind and your new job is parttime maybe you could still help out until they find someone more permanent. This way you never "burn your bridge" at the current job. Good luck and remember, your new job has benefits and opportunity for growth.
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It's honest work and you have to pay the bills...take the job but continue to explore your options for returning to what you did before.  McDonalds knows that most of their workers are there short term so the "stay for a year because it looks better on a resume" does not apply here.  I see nothing to be embarrassed about.  I hope things work out for you very soon!
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Before rushing into finding a new job, you should really work through all these issues with your therapist. Do you have a good therapist that you like and trust? If not, you should concentrate on finding one because all of these fears and apprehensions you have need to be talked out so you are not going into your new job with all that baggage with you. You CAN start again and succeed, but you really need to leave those past failures behind you where they belong. \n\nAll the best.
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Just keep trying. Sometimes is just a numbers game. You can do everything right and they still don't pick you. Also, they could have chosen the other person even before you interviewed. I ran into this alot last time I was looking for work. Hang in there. Good luck!
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I have graduated and still have no idea what I want to do.  Try to get a hands on experience in the fields you are interested in.  It may turn out to be a disappointment.  Even if you have to volunteer, it would be worth it.  I did an internship the last year of college and was shocked and hated every minute of it, now, I'm a little stuck.  Get some experience and then make a decision.
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This probably isn't the answer you really want to hear but it's the one that will likely help you best if you listen. I went through a similiar situation, not caring for a child just couldn't get a job after getting laid off. It was my attitude. More specifically it was my happiness. It sounds like you are not happy. Do what you got to do to get happy and you will have no problem finding a job and keeping it.
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I just recently had a similar situation happen to me.  I went through a tough interview process of THREE interviews-2 were panel interviews and 1 with the Executive Director and my biggest advice to you is really study the material they give you and think up  some questions they may ask if they call you for another interview, which sounds likely.  During my first panel interview, I had a number of board members firng off tough questions but lucky I had studied the material given to me on the first interview and could answer appropriately,  I was also asked information that I gleaned off the web site so if you can, do a little research as it really pays off.  I was offered the job last week and start on Thursday.  I wish you much luck and hope all goes well for you!\n\nOops, to answer the question, my quess is you are a strong candidate but may have another interview hurdle to pass.  Companies are far more ambiguous about the hiring process and it takes longer than it did even a few years ago which is really hard on the candidates.
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Ring the agency up and tell them that you are suited to working their, and that you want somewhere else. \n\nI am sure they will have somewhere else for you, as they have tons of placements there agencys do.  I been doing temp jobs for two years now, I have been put in some right dumps!! So I rang the agency up and told them that I am used to working in a nicer environment than the current one. \n\nThey sorted me out in no time, if you are a good worker, they should do the same! \n\nLife is too short to be sad.\nGood luck!