I have been temping for months and I am sick of it. The temp agencies are not interested in getting me anything permanent but I can not afford to not deal with them anymore. I have been looking on my own for several months as well. I am not sure what to do. I am waiting on answers from two companies and it has been a week and I have not heard anything I am just wondering what else I could do.
Thanks!
2007-03-07 05:53:00 · 8 answers · asked by poetprincess 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There are several different "ways" to look for a job. Internet, newspaper, college career center, and of course employment agencies.
1st off, you might want to take a look at your resume and see what it is saying about you. Are you flattering yourself or under selling yourself?
2nd, Make a cover letter that lets your intentions be known.
3rd, register with your local employment agencies and on the internet with such as Yahoo!Jobs and Monster.com. you never know what might turn up there.
Good luck and hope this helps.
2007-03-07 06:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same here. I am a temp and it is very difficult out there. I am not sure where you are interested in working, but where I want to work in San Francisco, it is tougher because they have a labor law in which all workers of San Francisco must have a paid sick leave and that includes temp employees. The company that hires the temps have to pay for 1 hr of every 30 hours worked. This law started in Feb. 5 of this year. So, I am wondering why there isn't that many jobs or all the clerical jobs disappear or what in the world happened? I also sent out resumes as well and they don't call me. So, just hang in there and I do hope that we do find a job soon. Good luck.
2007-03-07 14:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you've followed-up on any of the resumes (and cover letters) that you have sent, but please do as that can only up your chances of talking to someone in human resources. The companies probably receive a great amount of resumes so that if you call up and show that you are interested, perhaps you would get a more favorable response.
How about also doing some volunteer work at the local hospital or a non-profit organization. At least it shows that you are motivated to do actual work, and it can help to give you a (job) track record. For volunteering, here is a site: www.volunteermatch.org Wishing you the best!
2007-03-07 13:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A week is not enough time, depending on the number of resumes and interviews they have had. They may need a week just to consider all the applicants' information, and depending on the organization, they may submit it to a review committee.
Have someone look over your resume and make suggestions as to how you can change it. Sometimes a few key words is all it takes.
Another thing to consider: Did you call to thank them for the interview? Or, did you email or fax a thank you letter expressing your appreciation and reminding them that you are still interested? This is always a good strategy as companies will hire more eager people.
If they don't hear from you, they may think you are just sending out thousands of resumes and sitting back, waiting for replies. Better late than never. You can always call them to check on things.
2007-03-07 14:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by tiffany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you being too "picky"? After several months, you say you are only waiting on answers from 2 companies. You need to market yourself to more than 2 companies. Also, don't wait for answers. After I send a resume, I usually call my potential employer within a couple days to "make sure" that the right person has received my resume and to verbally let them know how interested I am in joining their company, how I believe it would be a good fit for both me and them - and then ask when I could expect to hear back from them (after they have had time to look over my resume). Then, when they usually will let me know that they will be calling me back soon (such and such date). If I don't hear back, I will be calling them back again. You can't give up. Be aggressive.
2007-03-07 14:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by babykittycat44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Temp agencies sometimes can help you look for "temp-to-perm" positions.
Without knowing what you do, it's hard to know what to suggest - but networking is a good start (Yes, you hear this all the time) Try and find a professional organization for your field - many fields have them - and start making contacts. If there isn't anything specific to your area, try to find something related. Word of mouth is almost always faster than job boards.
Also, reach out to old contacts - did you go to college? Contact their placement group.
Best of luck.
2007-03-07 14:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by tigglys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found real jobs at my local employment security office. Employers know serious job seekers will use employment security. It is a very good source.
2007-03-07 14:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
based on your education and experience you may want to look for a job that will suit you.
Also you may want to find a place where you may want to work.
Next is to go for interviews.
Good luck!
2007-03-07 14:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by Vlado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋