Hello, I have been in the Phoenix area for just over a year now. I have recently separated from the Active Duty Air Force life and have been looking for a job since my baby was 2 months old, she is now going on 15 months old. I don't know if it is just that I am horrible at interviews, or if I am applying for jobs that I am too qualified for and possibly some that I am underqualified for, but I have gone to plenty of interviews and am getting so sick of being turned down. I have never had this much trouble finding a job before, but I guess maybe since I have been in the military for the last seven years and turning back to civilian life again is quite a challenge for me. I have thought about going back on active duty, but with a family now and my husband's job will not allow him to travel as much as the military sometimes requires you, that is not an option right now. Does anybody have any suggestions. My background is in computers (although I do not have the certifications that I need to get some of the better jobs out there), and administration.
Appreciate any recommendations!! :)
I would suggest you try a
I would suggest you try a temp agency. They offer temp and temp to hire positions. There are quite a few out there. Have you also tried posting a resume on Monster.com?
Here are a few:
Kelly Services
Aerotek
Adecco
Good Luck!
The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.
~ Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)
Have you read articles about
Have you read articles about how to interview and how to write your resume? 7 years of military experience can EASILY apply to administrative positions.
Most interviews these days, are "behavioral interviews". They are based upon the idea that past behavior indicates furture behavior and are focused on behavior and attitiudes, rather than job titles or responsibilities. For example, "Tell me about a time when...fill in the blank....you had to deal with a difficult employee/customer/boss". Or "Tell me about a time when you used ingenuity to solve a difficult problem", etc.
If you prepare stories about several main categories, showing behavioral traits, then it doesn't even matter WHAT the interviewers asks you, because you can plug one of your shining story examples into any question.
Actually type up story examples of yourself showing:
Honesty
Ingenuity
Responsibility
Dependability
Productivity
Disciplined
Attentive to detail
Customer Focused
etc
And paraphrase the question back to the interviewer and tie it to one of your prepared stories. You'll be amazed how easy this is to do, one you practice. You won't appear to hesitate, be nervous or stumble which will make you seem more competent then a laundry list of accomplishments.
When people are nervous, they say some stupid stuff. I can't tell you the ridiculous things potential employees blurted out to me. Granted, I tended to put them at ease and they let their guard down, but come on! LOL.
Really do lots of research on resume writing and interviewing. I can send you a resume format that has worked really well for me, despite the fact that I seldom see it on the web as examples. Examples are a starting point, but you don't want your resume to be boring and a copy cat of everything else.
NEVER be negative at all. Even when they ask you your worst trait! You worst trait should always be, "I'm perfectionistic and can sometimes be too hard on myself, but because of this tendency I pay close attention to details ", or IF you're dazling them with confidence, tell them that you're shy, but you know much outgoing people put others at ease, so you've learned to overcome a natural tendency, etc.
Most employers really will hire a less technically competent person, if they have a winning attitude. I can teach, someone who's teachable.
Good Luck (kidsparty@cox.net)
"Only a life lived for others, is the life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
I work full time for a
I work full time for a company and I do like 3 side jobs. Right now it is tough to find a job with the economy the way it is.
I do a home party plan (candles) and make alright money on that. Not to live off of, by no means, but that is our "extra" cash.
Then I joined a website that has tons of job postings, a lot to work from home. It cost me $30 for a quarter I think, but well worth it. I am wanting to work from home with these gas prices.
http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?af=803635
Good luck on your job search. I really feel for you. My company might be closing soon and I am on the mad hunt as well. But I did get the extra job doing some selling and an affiliate program for fundraising. So after I make that $30 back, I will let you know!
www.wicked-wicks.com
www.wicked-wicks.com
Where you can fill your home with scents of a different color!
What area of town are you
What area of town are you looking to work in?
I live in Laveen (South
I live in Laveen (South Phoenix), but am willing to drive almost any part of Phoenix.
I have two that come to
I have two that come to mind. I'm a transcriptionist at home and also do Avon.
I work for Transcription Express out of Gilbert. They are always looking for women. You can work full or part time and since you do your work from home you get to do it on your own time.
Avon is also great, while you make money you get a discount on all your toiletries which saves you money:).
Let me know if you want more information on either one.
Monica Boyd
mboyd39@cox.net