Rene Said:

Job searching tips anyone?

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What I've learned, is only go to federal job ad websites.
And don't apply for jobs that don't show either a an address, phone number, contact name, or the business' name because they could be trying to steal your personal info.
Good luck :)

Dawn Said:

Job searching tips for recent college graduate?

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With your educational background you will have to go on for a Master's to do any form of "counseling" Your BA in Soc. will get you into entry level jobs in the human services such at a caseworker in a number of fields, or a youth worker, senior care worker etc. This is of course provided you have some experience in any of these fields or can sell yourself as having some. More closely related to sociology you will find you might be able to get a job as a researcher in a public or private industry. You might also find a position in a planning or policy agency.

This is the downside of a degree in the liberal arts, they are almost all designed to prepare you for going on for further education. DA

Alicia Said:

Does anyone have any job searching tips?

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Job searching can be tough. People assume that getting a job is easy; but in reality it's not. There's a lot of employers out there that are rude and picky.
When you are looking for your first job; you have to apply to work everywhere you can think of. Supermarkets, resturants, mall shops, coffee shops, hotels, cafes, bookstores, fast-food resturants, department stores, convenience stores, begal/donut shops, pet supply stores, anywhere you can think of.

I don't like how a lot of places treat job applicants; but you may be treated poorly by some places. Don't let it surprise you; many people like to treat job searchers like garbage.

Here's one important fact (that most people don't realize): Let's say theres two retail stores close to eachother. One retail store has a "help wanted" sign up. The other retail store is accepting job applications but doesn't have a "help wanted" sign up. The store with a "help wanted" sign is going to get more job applicants. The more job applicants a business gets; the less of a chance you have to be called in for an interview. There are always people who are job searching.

If you want to know if a place is hiring or not; ask a manager there. The hourly employees aren't always sure if hiring or not.

When I was job searching I handed in job applications; wearing a bottoned-down shirt and a nice pair of long cargo pants. I had employers call me in for an interview 3-5 days after handing in the application. I applied for a hotel job once; and the employer called me in for an interview like 3 weeks after I handed-in the application. So the time it takes an employer to call you really depends. Then of course; you will apply for jobs and never hear from the employer.

Job searching can suck; you will apply for jobs you are capable of doing; and you will get turned down for that job. This happened to me like 30-40 times. Regardless if you apply for a job in-person or online; be clean, well-dressed, quiet, easy-going, calm, and use a common sense. Don't be a "big-mouth" or a "show-off" when you hand in a job application. Big-mouths are huge turn-offs.

If you are a student; you may have to work around your school schedule more than you want to. You may have to take a job further from your house than you want to. When I was job searching; no one would hire me in my area where I live. So I ended up taking a job that is 45 minutes north of my house. That was my only option at that point, so be preapared. E-mail me via yahoo; if you want a little more advice. Goodluck.

Kristina Said:

Can anybody name some businesses hiring/give me some job searching tips?

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Aimjeezy, are you just looking for a job or a career? And what are your skills/experiences?

edit: You didn't answer, so maybe Costco. I say this because they refuse to lay off any employees during this economic hardship.

Audrey Said:

Can i get some job searching tips?

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Reminder: We are in a world-wide Recession.

Check out your local Public Library - they have a lot of great books regarding job searching, etc.