It seems I only get hired at jobs that that are desperate for someone to work there.
2007-01-21 19:41:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You need to put together a resume for a specific job. Employers throw away resumes of people who say they can do anything. You need to say if you are looking for work in purchasing, sales, IT or whatever. Put together a resume that reflects that. For example under objective: Seeking a sales trainee position where I can use my strong interpersonal skills. Go to yahoo yellow pages and get the names and numbers of the firms in the area you would like to work for. Call and ask if you can fax over your resume and to who's attention. Most openings are filled before they are advertised, so the key is to get hold of them now. When you speak to the person ask if they have any openings at this time. If not, ask them if you know what firm does have openings. Follow up with a phone call to the person you faxed to in a few days for the companies that do have an opening/
2007-01-22 13:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by kadel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be somewhat inexperienced at job seeking/ or "landing a job".
Don't be dismayed. Two common things to do both involve being REALISTIC and learn that you MUST find some way of OBJECTIVELY LOOKING AT YOURSELF.
One thing to do is to study up on resumes: On line, library, and talk with an employment agency person. You'll learn WHAT is important and HOW to present those things -- both written and in the oral interview.
SECONDLY [this may be painful]: Contact the EXACT persons whom you spoke with before and turned you down. BE humble and courteous. Be HONEST and tell them you are new at this and need help in finding out what you are doing wrong, NOT doing, and What you should do. Sometimes it is just being REALISTIC about NOT being really qualified for what you are applying for verses other applicants.
EXPECT CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND BE THANKFUL TO GET IT.
TAKE THEIR ADVICE!!!
We ALL have to learn thru some pain that we are only one of billions of
people in a big world and it doesn't revolve around us! Some of us learn that early and some don't learn it by 40 yrs. old. LEARN IT. God Bless & Good Luck!
2007-01-21 19:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the jobs you are trying for something you need experience in? If you are trying for something that you don't have any experience in, most employers will hire the one that does. Saves on training. It isn't easy to get those good jobs. You may have to just take what you can get for the time being. But keep looking and be honest on your resume. Here are some sites on how to write a good one and cover letter.
http://www.careercc.com/resumpr.shtml
http://www.damngood.com/jobseekers/tips.html
http://www.susanireland.com/inlet.html
Good luck!
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2007-01-21 20:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Jerk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some feedback from the people that have interviewed you, that's the only way to truly know. or ask a recruitment agency for advice, they will be honest if they think you're doing something wrong. maybe you're young & don't have enough experience behind you & that's why. evaluate how you're coming across at an interview, are you friendly & enthusiastic? do you ask them questions about the company & the job? read books about how to win at interviews, they tell you what employers are looking for in terms of behaviour, etc. maybe you need to update your skills also? do you have what people are requiring?
2007-01-21 19:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try restyling your resume and upgrading your profile. You can also look into the requirements your prospective employers or jobs requires and work hard at gaining those skills and competencies.
2007-01-21 19:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe adjusting your resume might help.
2007-01-21 19:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, looking for a job ain't easy...
2007-01-21 19:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by GuyDudeBro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be patient and as you wait please add some papers, advance your career and when you land on one please don't loose it.
2007-01-21 19:49:17 · answer #9 · answered by auntsid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋