I had worked as a nurse and also a hairdresser but I don't want to do either of those jobs. I've been appling at all kinds of places but most want an extensive work history with references from at least four of your prevoius jobs and two of my last four had the business close. The jobs before that were at least 7-9 years ago. I'm at a loss here. I want to work with people and do something I enjoy but nothing seems to be happening with all my applications. Any suggestions?
2006-09-14 08:14:10 · 13 answers · asked by firefly 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sorry I had a spelling mistake it's advice.
2006-09-14 08:25:46 · update #1
Do not list the jobs you did around the house as was suggested by another poster...develop a good resume with a good cover letter that lists your skills first and then your previous positions. I am willing to bet that you learned some great things in your previous jobs that will relate to your current search. For example, as a nurse you probably developed skills in multi-tasking, prioritizing, managing heavy workload, people relations, etc. A temp agency is also a good idea.
2006-09-14 08:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by kk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me, I completely relate to what you're going through and I'm going to give you some advice that someone gave me and I am very thankful for it. The job market isn't exactly an easy place to be right now and if you've been out of the workforce for a significant amount of time, you can be looking for months and you won't find a job. The best way to do it is to work for yourself. Find something you want to do and make a business out of it. You can start a business with barely any money and if you do enough research, you can really make it thrive.
2006-09-14 08:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Writer of Truth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I "covered" the years by listing out all of the duties that I had around my household and other things that I did. As a consultant, you could do anything. You were a driver, a caregiver, a chef, a maid, and a business manager. You also were detailed oriented and had great time management. Running a household is hard work, especially if you did it well. You can say that you were a consultant covering all of the things that you've done over the last 7 (which should be tons).
2006-09-14 08:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by sillylittlemen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about applying at a daycare , to be a lead caregiver, you could have your child close by,that is if they didnt go off to school, and you have a step up from other candidates bacause you are a mom and that shows you have patience...
Good Luck!
Also try going to a temp service, they can always find people a job!
2006-09-14 08:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont give up, keep applying. It's a tough job market out there. Be sure you have a resume. Get a list of people who will give you a good reference. Put down in VERBs on paper what you did, for example - Styled hair, Tended to hospice patients etc. Good luck!
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2006-09-14 13:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by odanigirl2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-14 11:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursing is great if you are a Mom, you can get your whole work week over in 3 days. Try an outpatient surgery center. Whole different ballgame than a hospital.
Advice, you need advice.
2006-09-14 08:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply to jobs you have experience or skills in. You could be a secretary for a salon or office, etc. Give personal references, instead. They'll see the gap in your work history anyway.
2006-09-14 08:17:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your stay at home mom skills as points of reference. Money and time management, leadership, working with sometimes uncooperative "clients"
2006-09-14 08:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by Soramdara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋