why cant i get a job? the agencies seem to throw away my number the moment i register. how do i get a job???
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The process for getting a job is similar to the process for getting a girlfriend: you have to figure out what it is that they want and then give it to them.\n\nPeople who look for jobs are often too self-oriented and they don't do research on the company to understand what the company really needs.\n\nFirst of all jobseekers should understand that a company creates a job because there was a problem that was persistent. If you know what the problem is, then you can position yourself as the solution to that problem. Only then will they give you the job.\n\nGoing to the job market without having a clear solution to offer is never going to work, in the same way that a guy who wants to date women but only thinks of sex and not what he can bring to them, will never get a girlfriend.\n\nLeonardo Da Vinci may have been an artistic and scientific genius, but he also did something few job seekers know: in every cover letter he sent to patrons, he would always list 10-15 specific solutions or projects he could do for the employer. He even offers to work for free, so the employer can go for a "free trial"!\n\nGood luck!
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It will take a while to find a job so get started now. They don't know how to do a resume and they don't know how to job hunt. I have seen a lot of resumes from college grads that say that they want a challenging job with personal growth. No employer wants to see that, it shows the person had no idea what he or she wants to do-it goes in the garbage. The other one is paragraphs about how they are team players. The employer got 100 with the same wording yesterday. Into the garbage. Better is To obtain a position as a sales trainee where I can use my strong interpersonal skills. That resume gets kicked over to the sales dept. I saw one resume that said his hobby was skydiving and then he wondered why the mortgage companies never called him.\n\nThen they think that all the jobs are in the want ads and on Monster.com. Only 10% of all jobs are advertised. Advertising costs money and hopefully a position will be filled before they have to run an ad. 70% of all jobs are filled because someone knows someone.  You have to tell everyone you know including your mother's cousin that you are looking for work. The college grad should get out the yellow pages and look up companies in his field, call and ask if he can fax his resume over and to who's attention. Fax it over and if you don't get a call back in a week, call the person you faxed it over to. Don't forget there are state, federal adn local civil service jobs, too.
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Check the company out.\n\nDid you ever get in contact w/ them?\nIf not, and they just offered u a job or invitation w/o contact, then it's a scam.\nIf you never talked to them, ask them how they heard about u, and what references they contacted.  If none, then scam.
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Hi,  \n\n   The most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael\n\n    http://indeed.com\n    http://thingamajob.com\n    http://jobsearchlog.com
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Fill out job applications, and then check back with the companies within a week if you don't hear. The more you fill out, the more likely you are to get a job. Good Luck.
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You should just go back to the places you put your applications in and check with them, who knows, they may still need someone. Good Luck.
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Look in the Help Wanted ads in your newspaper :)\n\nUnfortunately, Yahoo! Answers isn't a "help wanted" or "for hire" bulletin board.  This particular section is for asking questions ABOUT employment, not asking FOR employment. You might have better luck if you try Yahoo! Groups http://groups.yahoo.com
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I'd go to the unemployment office and get that started,  then use their computers to get a different job.  Since I have a college degree and some experience in a field that is in demand, someone would hire me.  Additionally in the meantime I would take classes to develope my skills to get a better resume to be more employable.
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I too would like to know how one gets these numbers! I have just spent one hour and a half trying to find a user name. The form refers to the password, there is not a space that indicates user name. I've tried everything from help, I don't care, prayers, words I even made up and all I kept getting was the message that the name was taken.  Without this field being answered, you can not get a #, but it makes me wonder if you get a # what happens when you go to claim your prize? If someone out there can help me with the user thing, then perhaps they will be able to guide person wondering how do you get a number.  From all the fine print I understand that everyday by 8:00a.m. you will receive by e-mail your number and if you see it on anyone of the two programs you e-mail them back and supposedly win???? Each day you will receive a new number and so on and so on.
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HA! How old are you again?! Honestly, I wouldn't discontinue job searching. File for unemployement if need be while in the meanwhile you can still search. Are there any talents/skills/trade that you have that can make you some extra change?? I agree with changing environments, too. Sometimes a change of venue & establishing a strong network can help you get a job. Don't forget tax time is right around the corner. Maybe someone can file you as a dependent--Or you can file? \n\nWhen job searching you can't be too pickey either when you don't have anything. Try temp agencies, networking, internet, word of mouths, etc. There's a lot you can do to find a job. Don't have too much pride where even working at fast food isn't enough. It's not cute or sexy being picky, broke, & homeless. I suggest finding something out there & save up. Good Luck!
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Hi,\n\nThe most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael
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Hi,  \n\n   The most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael
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They dont have an email system for customers, best bet is to persevere with the telephone as the new crappy jobcentreplus system doesnt cater for people dropping in and in al probability you will be sent away to the phones anyway, try calling later in the day as it is traditionally quiter at those times so probably have more sucess in getting through \n\nP.s go easy on the staff, i used to work there and they are all nice people!
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some companies such as google offer jobs to search, but to be honest im not sure of the way you go about getting one or applying for one, sorry about the pun, but try searching and you will find a agency who offers the job on behalf of clients...
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Employers are begging for people where I live.  Are you sure you aren't being too picky about a job?  Have you considered moving?  How about upgrading your job skills?\n\nSince nobody knows where you live it would be difficult to tell you how to apply for a public handout.  It differs from place to place.
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How desperate are you for work?  where are you based?\n\nThere is plenty supermarket work and restaurant work, go to the job centre
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I am a vocational consultant and everyday I work to help people find jobs.  Here's what it comes down to;  Don't be afraid to call or talk to anybody.  Often finding a job is a numbers game.  Contact as many employers as you can.  By phone, by email, online.  Send out as many resumes (don't forget a good cover letter) as you can.  In interviews, it is important to be professional and likable at the same time.  Don't be afraid to utilize your schools resources.  Most schools have a career center or some sort of career services.  Certainly some are more helpful than others, but it is definitely worth your time to register with them and see if they can help you.  \nChecking out some career websites (monster.com, careerbuilder.com) can be helpful but some of them are also worthless.  Check out a few of the sites and determine which one tends to offer the most positions in your field.   Best of Luck to you!