I moved to Atlanta 2 years ago and it took 6 months to find a job. It took 1 1/2 hours, one way, to get to work everyday and 300.00/month on gas so that only lasted for 4 months before I left. After that I did temp work at various agencies until something became permanent. I was offered a better position after 4 months and have been here for the last 4 months. This time here has been filled with financial instability so I am returning to school to improve my situation. However, there is a great job in NYC where I am moving but I don't know how to condense the past two years of ridiculous situations into something positive. Please help. Thank you.
2006-08-19 10:47:49 · 13 answers · asked by iris g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
First, be honest. From your description, you have not done anything to be ashamed of.
Your employer does not have the right to know anything about your personal finances unless you are going into a company that can show that "knowing an employee's personal financial situation is a bonafide, occupational requirement." That means, for example, if your new job will expose you to possible embezzlement opportunities, or if you are being hired to guard money, then they have a right to ask questions related to your personal finances. Even then, it would be iffy. That doesn't mean they won't ask! It is an employers market these days and they don't always follow the lesser known employment laws. So find a way to explain your former financial situation, just in case.
Everyone has found themselves with problems of this kind in their lives so if they ask, explain simply and honestly and be sure to say you have improved your financial situation and that there will be no problems for your employer related to those financial issues.
Do a resume. Then write a cover letter that briefly tells your potential employer what has been going on with your career. Tell it simply and openly. The days when employers expected employees to stay with one company for years and years are gone! It is almost impossible to stay with one company and build your career anymore.
So, leave off the financial woes, except possibly the fact that gasoline is too expensive for you to afford to travel more than "X" miles (that would show some flexibility in your willingness to travel).
Emphasize your interest in completing your education, but make sure that you do not disqualify yourself by telling a potential employer that finishing school is the most important goal you have. Do let them know that your job will be your top priority.
Good luck!
2006-08-19 11:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ava 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you sound a little to negative about the last two years, It is not like you have been living like a bum or anything. Be truthful, and show your desire for a stable situation and how you can contribute to an employer. Many people work in temp jobs, just talk about the positive things you did there.
2006-08-19 13:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by jim t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So are you going to school or taking the job in NYC? It sounds like you are not clear on your goals. The cost of living is much higher in NYC, so if you are leaving for a job that is administrative in nature, I think you might end up in the same pattern (temp or dead end jobs).
If you don't have a good education, I'd focus on that first. Then you won't have to explain any gaps.
Just offering a perspective to dig a little deeper into what your true goals are.
2006-08-19 10:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Book of Bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could state on your resume that you were doing temp work to help save up for school. You didn't want to get a permanant job just to turn around and have to leave. You were thinking of the companies.
2006-08-19 10:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Nails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self employed. Find a geek. Unverifiable but some thing helpful for the job. Lie lie lie.... or 2 years might turn in to 4. I mean that in a good way. Some employers won't hire you because of your ability but your resume. Its sad but true.
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2006-08-19 21:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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