Posted by Emma on November 28, 2001 at 11:05:55:
In Reply to: Re: Itīs hard being unemployed posted by Sharlee on November 28, 2001 at 05:59:24:
Thank you, I try at a few places tomorrow.
: #### Emma, the best way to get a job is to ask in person. Sending off resumes rarely gets a result. Work out what you would like to do and then if the first choice is not immediately within your reach, look for jobs that will give you experience to get what you want. Volunteer for a while if it gives you some skills and experience. Many years ago, a friend and I were down to a couple of dollars on a working holiday and we knew we had to find work or take our ticket home. We decided to go 20 miles up the valley and call in at every orchard on the way home (agencies had told us there was no work available for inexperienced workers). To our surprise, the first orchard we called in to gave us a job for a couple of days; then he directed us to an orchard a little way down the valley where we picked up more work and so on. Despite all electronics and communications these days, there is still nothing like the personal approach. Its harder to say no and they can get an impression of your worth better. There's also a lot in the saying - its not what you know, its who you know. But don't let that put you off if you don't have influential contacts. The personal approach should make up a lot for that. Employers also value a good attitude as much as skills. Be confident, courteous and willing to work hard. That will impress. Sharlee