I am 50. The old lifetime student bit. Finally got Ph.D. in history, but for various reasons, the great overflow of Ph.D. in history students, heatlh, and other reasons that occupation is out. Should have been wiser to never pursue.
My question now is where could I go to check out job most suitable for; menial. Have some problems, nerves, and others, but still have above average intelligence, and do not have any great physical handicaps. Incredibly, while getting Ph.D. graduate assistant , adjunct instructed (worse slave labor for salary), have only worked full time one year in whole life.
Where would be best place to go for testing for best possible jobs? Counselors? Employment agencies?
Any thoughts, suggestions appreciated,
2007-12-18 05:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Rev. Dr. Glen 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
Glass collector at the students union bar.....sorted
London traffic warden.
2007-12-18 05:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about back at the university? Go to some of the counselors. Or look on line under something like "projected job outlook" or try your local job service. As far as the scant work history, life experience counts, and you can sell yourself to a perspective employer by saying that due to your limited work experience, you have no bad habits that are in need of breaking.....
2007-12-18 05:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by tandkalexander 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start a home business or check out Direct Selling. Your own hours, meet new people, and you are the boss. If history is your interest, sell encyclopedias. Become a literacy volunteer while you are starting your business. Just something to keep yourself busy now that you are out of school. Does a cooking class interest you? Just some ideas.....
2007-12-18 05:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Execusuite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen someone write with so many comas.
Why don't you start by looking at hotjobs, careerbuilder, monster, etc?
I don't know many companies that will want to hire a 50 year old with no experience, other than a Walmart.
Ph. D is great, but worthless without experience, and no direction on what you want to do with it...
2007-12-18 05:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by Grisham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well what job do you want?
Job agencies is a start :P
If you need any help on the good old History front just email me (:
Good luck!
Put what job you want and i'll research for you! Bored of marking tests now! :D
Bye Bye!
2007-12-18 05:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by Lynzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lack of communication skills makes your claim of having a PhD seem far fetched.
I'm thinking a Wal Mart greeter position will work for you.
2007-12-18 05:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by Prophet 1102 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋