Hey you could be like my former girlfriend, she went to the U of I like me, got her undergrad degree and masters in Architecture..has a job, but no life casue that job requires hours and more hours..
So whats better? A job and no life, or no job and all the time to yourself?
At least with that profession!
So whats better? A job and no life, or no job and all the time to yourself?
At least with that profession!
OK Goldenpicks. I have some hints for you. Decide what jobs you want, figure out what the employer will be expecting of you, and dont wait for them to call you.
The job I wanted started at 6:15am. I knew from a bit of research that it was not a brainy job, rather it was one where Id never be able to miss work (except holidays), and could not show up late. Other than being present and attentive, the only thing that required half a brain was that I could quickly add and subtract fractions. Id used a tape measure, so I had that down pat.
There were about 50 people in the position that I was looking for, they were taking classes of 8 to 10 new hires at a time, about every 2 months. I was one of the few without a college degree and having no real interest in the job I was performing. I just wanted a paycheck and a job where I could move up in more than one direction.
I called every 2 times each week at 6am and left a message on the human resource manager's voice mail... "Hi, this is so and so, you have my resume on file, I dont know if everyone will show up today, but If I had the job, Id already be in the office". I left this message on mondays (because I knew people get the blues then) and on fridays (because many with decent jobs start their weekends early).
I got a few calls back saying, 'Sir, we have reviewed your resume and qualifications, and we really dont feel that you will fit into this job very well, but we will keep your resume on file'.
It didnt slow me down, I kept up my calls. After 7 weeks, I received a call at 6:30am in the morning (someone must have called in sick or shown up late) and was told to arrive the next day on time and Id have a job.
I ended up doing very well there, and was hired by one of the highest respected firms in the building within 4 months.
I never looked back, and I never forgot that when looking for employement, the ball is in your court, not the employers.
-lab
The job I wanted started at 6:15am. I knew from a bit of research that it was not a brainy job, rather it was one where Id never be able to miss work (except holidays), and could not show up late. Other than being present and attentive, the only thing that required half a brain was that I could quickly add and subtract fractions. Id used a tape measure, so I had that down pat.
There were about 50 people in the position that I was looking for, they were taking classes of 8 to 10 new hires at a time, about every 2 months. I was one of the few without a college degree and having no real interest in the job I was performing. I just wanted a paycheck and a job where I could move up in more than one direction.
I called every 2 times each week at 6am and left a message on the human resource manager's voice mail... "Hi, this is so and so, you have my resume on file, I dont know if everyone will show up today, but If I had the job, Id already be in the office". I left this message on mondays (because I knew people get the blues then) and on fridays (because many with decent jobs start their weekends early).
I got a few calls back saying, 'Sir, we have reviewed your resume and qualifications, and we really dont feel that you will fit into this job very well, but we will keep your resume on file'.
It didnt slow me down, I kept up my calls. After 7 weeks, I received a call at 6:30am in the morning (someone must have called in sick or shown up late) and was told to arrive the next day on time and Id have a job.
I ended up doing very well there, and was hired by one of the highest respected firms in the building within 4 months.
I never looked back, and I never forgot that when looking for employement, the ball is in your court, not the employers.
-lab
I graduated last may, been just dicking around since, working bullshit jobs. Job Market is tough, i decided to work for the Democrats till November (have to relocate for a bit). However, that should open some doors or get me into a grad school, I eventually wanna be a professor.
Just keep your head up and network.
Just keep your head up and network.
Lots of good points, especially from Drunkguy and Lander.
The only thing that has changed over the years is that it pays governments to keep kids in college instead of on the dole. To this end they have invented a myriad of worthless degrees.
Nothing else has changed, an honours 1st in a good subject combined with the right college (old school) still does the trick.
The only thing that has changed over the years is that it pays governments to keep kids in college instead of on the dole. To this end they have invented a myriad of worthless degrees.
Nothing else has changed, an honours 1st in a good subject combined with the right college (old school) still does the trick.
IMO a college degree is almost useless these days. They have lost their value. Heck, you can get a degree on the internet these days. What good is that? You could just pay someone to get you a degree.
I own a couple companies and I know when I have my staff do any hiring, EXPERIENCE is what matters. I know that sucks for guys that just got a degree...but in business, we aren't looking to give new guys a shot (at least not my business). We are looking to make money and experience helps do that.
I own a couple companies and I know when I have my staff do any hiring, EXPERIENCE is what matters. I know that sucks for guys that just got a degree...but in business, we aren't looking to give new guys a shot (at least not my business). We are looking to make money and experience helps do that.
Run to Paramedic school and you will see a million doors of opprtunity open up. Albeit some of the most bizzar yet rewarding career choices will be available to those who may want to venture into the world of unkown circumstances...... Oh wait, that is why we are all here in the first place we LOVE the the situation of risking cash on an unkown with a multitude of variables. It all adds up to ADRENELINE
