2006-10-09 07:32:58 · 9 answers · asked by VICKIE T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Contact your local employment office and see if they offer free courses to update your computer skills. Many sites do, or you could sign up with temp agencies and they can also help you brush up on your skills so you are up to date on current computer programs. Good luck!
2006-10-09 07:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the job sites like Monster, Workopolis, Yahoo Jobs, etc. Search for the job you would ideally like to have. When you find the jobs, take note of the qualifications and experience required under the job posting.
Make a list of your own qualifications and experince - and be thorough. I mean, every little bit helps (PTA experience, volunteer work, anything similar).
Compare the two lists - determine what you need to do to get the qualificatins required to work where you want. Then do as another poster suggested - take whatever 'low' position you need to in order to get your feet wet while at the same time, take advantage of any upgrading skills/courses that you can get through a local college or training centre. Hopefully, the training will be subsidized.
Then just dive in. IT might take a bit of time to get where you want, but take the time, do what you need to, and you'll get there. Good luck.
2006-10-09 15:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know your situation. If you have kids or what kept you out of work.
I would suggest if you don't have a degree and you don't want to work fast food or sales, to try volunteer work with a part-time job. Most companies have volunteer programs. You just have to find the right contact person. Do some research in the field of your choice and get on that way. You can also go through some temp services to help you get a feel for the area.
2006-10-09 14:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by mdf2775 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could check out some of the articles and resources at: http://www.purchaseresume.com but what you really need is a very powerful resume.
I've helped guys who got retrenched get back on their feet. I have a recent client who's a 55 year old Telco Consultant based in Canada. He got a new reasonably paying job in less than a month. Alternatively you could also drop me an email:
look4edmund@gmail.com so that I can analyze it and see the root of the problem.
2006-10-09 14:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take the time and try to put together a good resume then post it on sites that offer job seeking. i.e Monster.com or Careerbuilder. THat way you know everyday companies are scanning through these sites and yours may be the one that calls to them. In addition, I would go to a few local businessess or places that would intrest you and set up interviews and give out more resumes. You can look through ads in your local newspaper and community circulars. The more you put yourself out there the more chances you have to nail a great job.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-09 14:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a couple courses that pertain to the area you wish to study in. Temp til you find an employer you really like and want to stay with.
2006-10-09 15:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's nothing to it, just get out there and start looking. understand that the best job may not pop right up so you may have to start from the bottom, but atleast that is something.
good luck
2006-10-09 14:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jay A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill out job application forms.
2006-10-09 14:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the willing to go back to work!!
2006-10-09 14:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋