How do I get a job?

Question

I want to stay in Phoenix, Arizona.

I graduated from the University of Arizona in December 2006. I have online accounts with Jobing, CareerBuilder, Monster, CollegeGrad, and Jobs. I have mailed my resumes, called people, and I have attended four job fairs.

I was initially looking for a job in design / marketing, as this applied to my degree. But I have expanded my search to any entry-level salary position.

I have nearly five years experience working in managerial accounting as a student employee. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

Selling one's self is very complicated and frustrating. Especially with more and more employers using internet employment applications

Write yourself a very detailed vita/resume that you can attach to the application. Include the dates you attended UA and degree as well as special certifications. Include volunteering as that is considered half-time work credit. Show your employment history with the most current first.

At the top of the Vita centered full name, address, phone number(s)

Next work be heading - Education

Next work be heading - Experience

This is where the paid and volunteer jobs are listed. Make sure you give speicific details of what the job entailed, changing the resume for each new job application, stressing each time those skills and experiences that match the job you are seeking. Give the name of the "employer" as well as the address and phone number, and contact person. You also could include salary if desired.

Do not give age or race or marital status anywhere.

Sounds good you have expanded your search to entry level because that is exactly what you are. You just graduated from college, with or without the student job, you are considered entry level.

You may wish to look into State, County or City jobs with the same educational requirements, besides private industry. Remember there are thousands of college graduates looking for a job.

Answer 2

It sounds like you have solid work experience. Have you had a professional resume writer review your resume?

I had been searching for a new job for months after relocating (husband finished military service). I was also on all of the search websites, attended career fairs and applied to new jobs each day. I finally bit the bullet and paid a resume writer to revise my resume. I got excellent results. Within a day of posting my new resume I had two solid leads one of which ended up in my new job.

If you do go this route, be sure to do diligent research. There are many "resume mills" online. The company should ask you to fill out a written questionnaire regarding your career. Also be sure to speak to the person who will be writing your resume regarding your industry and career level.

A good place to start is http://www.parw.com/home.html. It's the website for the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.

Good luck in your job search.

Answer 3

Try looking for companies that are hiring and just start filling out application on line and if that doesn't work have someone check out your resume. Somethings take time and in some states its harder to find a job than others.