I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6

I don’t want to commute more than 30 minutes. This is the fifth of the series that deals with the job hunting obstacles.  A long commute is not attractive for most, but many make it a “bonus” time when they can read or listen to books, catch up of news, do their planning,  or practiceContinue reading “I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6”

I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6

The companies in my area that would hire me have all gone out of business. While many, many businesses have closed their doors, other doors are opening if you know where and how to look.  Are you still looking for jobs using the same job title you’ve had for years?  Are you only looking forContinue reading “I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6″

I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please

I have experience and skills – why can’t they see that and just hire me? Think of yourself as a shoe.  Are you a running shoe, a fashion boot or a rugged sandal?  What size are you? Employers see resumes and candidates and they have to have a way to determine if they are theContinue reading “I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please”

I Just Want a Job! Part 2

In this series, I’m tackling some of the  frustrations of job seekers I hear. “I don’t want to call strangers and ask for a job.” That’s right. You don’t call strangers. Even effective “cold calling” begins with having something or someone in common with the person you are contacting.  When we hear the name ofContinue reading “I Just Want a Job! Part 2”

I Just Want a Job! – Part 1 of 6

I just want a Job, not a &*!# Career!  The desperation is real and, unfortunately, clear. And its getting in a lot of folks’ way of getting that job. With so many people  looking for jobs, employers have more to choose from – basic supply and demand. Why not just take any job? Because you’llContinue reading “I Just Want a Job! – Part 1 of 6”