This isn't as easy as it sounds unless you are getting out side help. Or at least an opinion from someone who hasn't been starring at your resume for more then 10 minuets. (Hint: you)
Back when I was attempting a second job I was asked about my past job experiences. When I explained I was a temp back then, the wonderful woman interviewing me asked why I didn't bold the words 'temporary position'. She explained that it looked like I had jumped jobs when I hadn't.
Having since altered my resume as such I have gotten one call back and a few non-ding letters.
This might not seem like a big improvement, but to me it's amazing. Just by bolding a few spots I have gone from no answers & dings to a few positive responses. It makes me wonder what kind of responses I could have had if I had done this years ago.
Oh well, better now then never.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
New Round of Applications.
I just sent out a few applications. Unfortunately this is mostly because there were very few companies looking for people in my field of choice. A growing trend.
One is for more of a second shift position. Which could turn out very well for me because I could take a class during the day if i get really ambitious. Getting my degree would be a very good thing.
So.. Time to play the waiting game. With luck I will get a offer for an interview. :3
One is for more of a second shift position. Which could turn out very well for me because I could take a class during the day if i get really ambitious. Getting my degree would be a very good thing.
So.. Time to play the waiting game. With luck I will get a offer for an interview. :3
Friday, October 1, 2010
Ding Letters Expanded
Ah... The fabled ding letter. Once many moons ago my Mother-of-much-yelling had warned me of such wonders. "Beware!" she said, "They will come'th and take that which you hope for!"
Well, she didn't really say it like that. When I first started working my mom did warn me not to get disappointed when I get them. To just keep trying and soon I would find a job just for me. For all the e-mail applications I have sent out I have gotten maybe five ding letters. This is counting the one I got yesterday.
This only surprises me because companies are suggesting they they don't care enough to let you know you didn't make the cut. I'm not saying they should spend money on stamps and paper but when they have your e-mail on file? That is pure inconsideration.
And this is a growing trend. It pains me almost as much as getting a voice mail to call them only to be told that no, they are not interested and blah blah blah.
It just amazes me that some people just don't care enough to send a auto reply that the position is filled.
Well, she didn't really say it like that. When I first started working my mom did warn me not to get disappointed when I get them. To just keep trying and soon I would find a job just for me. For all the e-mail applications I have sent out I have gotten maybe five ding letters. This is counting the one I got yesterday.
This only surprises me because companies are suggesting they they don't care enough to let you know you didn't make the cut. I'm not saying they should spend money on stamps and paper but when they have your e-mail on file? That is pure inconsideration.
And this is a growing trend. It pains me almost as much as getting a voice mail to call them only to be told that no, they are not interested and blah blah blah.
It just amazes me that some people just don't care enough to send a auto reply that the position is filled.
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