Is it really this bad? (Job search what the fuck?)

[Kevo]

I got back in the country around the start of July after traveling for 7 months. I started looking for work immediately. I've got a business degree, but I've been looking for ANY work. I've applied and interviewed for internships. I've applied and interviewed for manual labor jobs. I don't care what it is. I just need some work to cover my expenses.

The only work I've had since I got back was with an old employer who needed me for a week. They paid me about 150% of my old salary for one weeks worth of work.

I've applied to countless jobs. I've followed up. I've interviewed. I've written thank you notes. I've followed up again. I have never heard back.

Finally, I was told that I would start a job on the first of September. I would be notified of what shift I was on. "Just call on Monday the 24th and we'll let you know when to come in the week of the first. Great! A job!

I call Monday. I leave a message. I send an email. No response.

I call yesterday. I leave a message. I send an email. No response.

I call today. I send an email. No response.

What the fuck has happened. Seriously? No fucking professional courtesy to respond to somebody that you told was about to start work? How can an employer do that to people?

I'll keep applying. I'll keep talking to every contact I have. I hope to never, ever, ever be the kind of person who doesn't respond to people like what has been happening to me.


BTW, any maggots looking to hire? I'm available to work 120 hours per week and I've got some pretty awesome skill sets. Marketing, Finance, DCF Valuations, Landscaping, Tree Falling, Fire Fighting, Guiding Backpacking/Mountaineering Trips, Outdoor Retail, Pizza Delivery, Banking, Bagging Groceries, I've got some varied, but valuable skill sets.

[RootSkier]

I see the problem here - no barista skills.

[jmf]

Post a video of yourself doing your best "Welcome to Walmart".. I'll see what I can do.

[Art Shirk]

If Rontele won't do it, I will.

Benny may be looking to ditch a few shifts so he can finish up his costume for Comic Con 2009.

[iscariot]

This is the third one today...Maybe we need a "Job Search/Interview Etiquette" forum?

[g_man80]

I'm looking for work as well . Engineer w/ 5 years experience.

[The Kids Are Alright]

yup it really is that bad...

[P_McPoser]

I'm shocked that someone with a business degree and marketing and finance skills can't find a job. Isn't the paper-shuffling industry booming?!

[jmf]

I'm shocked that someone with a business degree and marketing and finance skills can't find a job. Isn't the paper-shuffling industry booming?!

Well, you know he doesn't need a job that bad... You notice, no video...

[Kevo]

Well, you know he doesn't need a job that bad... You notice, no video...

What's your point? Are you actually a hiring manager at the summit Wal Mart? Didn't think so....

P- I wish I could shuffle some papers... On another note, I'm seriously contemplating going back to school to work towards something more in your industry- Mineral Econ. Whatcha know about it?

[Benny Profane]

But, but, my TV tells me the recession is over, we're heading up into the other side of the V recovery, it's almost party time again, put the house on Craig's, baby, we'll be in Miami by Christmas! What's your problem?

[liv2ski]

Well I am bummed to hear of your challenges, as that is pretty much what my daughter will graduate with next spring.
As far as going back to school, health care. My buddy is a RN and they can't hire enough of them. He has been doing it about 6 years now and makes $80ish a year. Three 12 hour days a week. Is up to 4 weeks PTO (paid time off) per year now. Fucking gross job though.

[Rontele]

PM smmokan. You two can get butthurt end-to-end on a double sided dildo.

[Nobody Famous]

The trend in the economy is clearly up, not down. There are small signs all over in the businesses and industries I encounder in my line of work. It seems to have started with a trickle a few weeks ago and is clearly picking up.

Advice? Keep looking and you'll find something. It won't be immediately, but it will happen.

[Rip'nStick]

PM smmokan. You two can get butthurt end-to-end on a double sided dildo.

Stupid knee-jerk non-funny response. Please try harder, you're better than that.

[Rip'nStick]

And yea, things are looking up in some sectors. We have been hiring one FTE a month. Major PITA for a manager but good for our business and the local economy. Fly-by-night company with over $40B in sales/yr is the clue.

Keep up the informational interviewing, ask the right questions based on previous info interviews, and get to be an unofficial expert in your chosen field.

"What Color is Your Parachute" has some good ways to break down which field you might want to get into. Take it from a self professed believer is Sabbaticalism, that is you should unplug every once in 4-5yrs for at least a year, maybe try something different.

In most cases, if you’re good, you can always go back. Only do that if they are offering a better deal than what you had before otherwise walk away and go get the next bigger fish.

Stay sharp, be gracious, use your business acumen, and good luck

[Pinner]

I think in down economies "communication" degrees are worth more than "business" degrees. Especially the undergraduate kind.

Or I could be totally wrong.

[smmokan]

PM smmokan. You two can get butthurt end-to-end on a double sided dildo.

Shouldn't you be over-billing some lame client for doing work that someone with a high school degree could handle?

Thought so.

[legallyillegal]

This is why you haven't been hired.

Need all of you computer folks help. I got a job at the brand new best buy in Abby as Computer Sales Associate and Im trying to enhance my computer knowledge. The store doesnt open until October 24th/training begins September 18 but I want to know a lot more by September 18. Also to make this fun we will start a help [me] chart. Whoever answers the question most sufficently (I will judge this) for me gets a point. Top three people in points will get an internet hug from me and a poster of there choice!

First question is how does RPM relate to the computer. I know its how many revolutions the CPU does in a min but what does it mean.

[mtnbikerskierchick]

Where are you located right now? Some parts of the country are a lot worse than others!

[72Twenty]

Go help Blurred splatter paint on trucks that are owned by guys that look like Uncle Rico.

[Mathematics]

whats your locale? some places havent been hit by the rise in unemployment...check out anchorage. at the very least I know theres a shortage of workers for retail jobs up here.

[Kevo]

I'm in Boulder.

[P_McPoser]

Kevo, CSM? That's a pretty damn employable degree, BUT a lot of students in that program have their undergrad in Mine Engineering and they will be tough competition. They also have a joint program with DU for a dual degree MS Min Econ / JD Min Law

[Tuckerman]

I just posted 2 job openings for a City water department (In NH), let me know if you want the link. My LinkedIn accounts seems to be getting more active with job ads?