Off subject... how hard is it for a recent college grad to get a job?

[OscarBaloney]

gutter,

consider joining the US Air Force as a comm officer. should be easy to get in as long you don't have criminal record. Go in as 2nd lt, do 4 years, maybe make cpt., then get out and dam near any defense contractor will hire ya..i know this might not be the popular suggestion on this forum cuz mostly bunch of ***** libs here..but what the hell..best of luck to ya

 

[VaultedTreehouse]

I think East Carolina is your major problem. No offense but I knew a girl who went there and she was damn near retarded.

 

[wilheim]

Gutter seriously that is a good idea by Oscar: "Be all you can Be" (in the wild blue yonder). Under no circumstances join the Army or the Marines. The Air Force is a country club compared to any other branch of the service including the Navy. Try to get into personnel, easy, safe, clean office work. As a 2nd louie you might get to be OIC (officer in charge) of a small department with 2 or 3 enlisted troops working for you. Cinch duty and guaranteed civvy work after the 4 year hitch (if you don't screw up). Oh yeah stay out of any kind military police outfit and food service also for that matter.


wil.

 

[OscarBaloney]

I think East Carolina is your major problem. No offense but I knew a girl who went there and she was damn near retarded.

Panther can vouch, personally, for that statement.

 

[bosox1086]

Not exactly sure where you're located, but maybe move to an area with some business. Around here, Philly, there's TONS of companies whom are always hiring customer service types. Just get in the door. Most of the people hired are morons and as long as you have even half a brain it's not too difficult to move up to a decent position pretty quickly.

 

[OscarBaloney]

...Oh yeah stay out of any kind military police outfit and food service also for that matter.


wil.

Good advice Wil. slopping limbs on a stretcher or grits on a plate; neither is very appealing.

 

[lander]

Good advice guys ...

if he's lucky he can kills some civilians, torture some prisioners and get be-headed all in one trip.

But, hey, freedom isn't free -- even though we're not defending our freedom, but still.

 

[Journeyman]

Geez , I'd hate to see him fresh out of college and be forced into the military due to lack of jobs....WTF, just hang tight...

 

[SunDodger]

Gutter Rats

Do you have a cover letter that you are sending out with this resume?? If you don't, it's definatly hurting your chances of getting an interview.

 

[GutterRats]

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no i haven't sent out any cover letters.... i think i will start this week... any more suggestions about my resume would help... i don't want to go in the military at all!!!!!!

 

[Betguy]

Gutter Rats... Honestly, Dude, think long-term. Set up your own sports bookmaking operation and forget about getting a job...
Who the hell wants a job anyway??? :WTF: And, as a perk, if you get busted you get three hots and a cot for your entire stint... no worries, Dude...

Does'nt that sound more appealing...?

Just trying to help the man along...

Betguy :smoker2:

 

[GutterRats]

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How does this look any better....


EDUCATION
BS: Communications/ Minor in Business
East Carolina University, NC 2003

SALES EXPERIENCE
K.D.W. MARKETING Winston Salem, NC 2004
I sold subscriptions for the Winston Salem Journal. Cultivated client relationships, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat sales. During my tenure I was always in the top three for total sales. Also the subscription rate was up 15% while I was there.
PCTV 68 Greenville, NC 1997-1999
After starting out as an intern, I worked my way up into a sales position. I was the only intern offered a sales position. I worked in building parnterships with local businesses to build their sales by implementing new advertising strategies.
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Pappas Enterprise Clemmons, NC 2001-2003
Administrative Assistant: Responsible for all incoming calls and taking orders. Duties also included filing and organizing all documents for new clients.
Custom Homes Greenville, NC 2000-2001
Internship: I worked in the call center where customers called and placed orders. My job was to take the customer orders and place it into the computer system.

USER FRIENDLY
Computer/Software: Mac and PC compatibles. MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

LEADERSHIP
Combining a positive attitude with hard work. I lead by example to motivate others.

VOLUNTEER WORK
Fight For Sight: Manteo, NC 2000
I helped with the productions of the event. This event raised money for the blind.

ARC of Pitt County: Greenville, NC 2002
I volunteered with them during Christmas. They raised money for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.

 

[GutterRats]

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If anybody has any more suggestions about my resume,,,, please leave them... Also does every resume need a cover sheet... i will be back tomorrow at around 10 am.... Thanks again for all the help...

 

[WildBill]

Yes a tailored cover sheet stressing your particular fit/strengths is good. Also you might want a few versions of the resume to tailor to the audience, although without professional experience that can be a little tough. Just file away that thought for job number two.

 

[jjgold]

JUst get a job as a waiter for a while or bartender and apply for pro type jobs on the side

you will be fine Son but you have to work to get out in society everyday and socialize

You cannot beat that

 

[lander]

JJ has a good point here. One of my regrets is that I spent all of my time on the side freelancing in the same field that I work now. For one, it can burn you out ... but man listen to me -- nothing is worse that trying to work and have the old lady ***** at you at the same time. I'll all about the multitasking thing, but chicks can drive you nuts.

By taking advantage of your time now and learning a nice side skill (bartending, personal training, ski instructing, etc ... ) that you can do on the side for extra cash if you need it .. and more importantly a change of scenery from the everyday 9-5 gig.

 

[VOLTITAN]

Gutter,
Went to Monster.com...451 jobs posted in the Greenville, NC area. Probably 1,000's more over the state on Monster. One thing I have learned is that you have to pay your dues in most career's/industries. You may be low man now, but with 5-10 years in you will probably be where you imagined yourself if you stick with it. Short-term, find just about anything...long term, try to get on with a company you could see working for 20+yrs and work your way up. $$$/SALARY IS NOT EVERYTHING!!!...YOUR NEED TO FIND A JOB/COMPANY YOU ENJOY MORE THAN JUST WHO PAYS THE MOST $$$(LONG TERM) Does ECU not have a job placement office that bring recruiter's to campus to help set up interviews??? Good luck.

 

[jjgold]

Working at an upscale type bar/restaurant you might meet some people and can network which in turn can turn into job possibilities

 

[WildBill]

If all else fails, do what I did in college: deliver pizzas. Go to the richest neighborhoods in your area and look for who delivers pizzas there. Great gig, most places are dying to find drivers so you can rack up many hours. Best part is the hours are generally right after the business day ends and maybe an hour or two around lunch time. It shouldn't affect your job search at all. Money is as good as working in a restaurant as long as you pick the right neighborhoods, but the work is far easier. Even better you get paid mileage which pretty much should cover the cost of keeping your car. When I did it in two of the nicer areas of Seattle I met lots of cool people and even got invited to parties thrown by none other than Shawn Kemp, when he was MVP caliber!

 

[GutterRats]

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how about this during the interview process when the employer asks you what is weakness you have or what would your past employer say is 1 of your weaknesses??