How do I find a job?

[EllenFrasier]

Okay, here's the story. I worked in one job for 15 years, left that job to have twin babies. When they were in grade school I returned to work at the job I have now which I sort of stumbled into. It is has a flexible schedule, but has many other things which I do not like about it. I've been at this job for over 5 years.

So I want to start job hunting. What is the best way to go about doing that? My resume is kind of limited. I don't have a college degree, but did attend for one year. Do I need a resume? Are there websites I can visit to see real job listings? I have looked on Craigslist, but so far nothing fits. Anybody care to share their success or failures at finding a job? Thanks.

 

[java]

I'm looking too.
I like Monster.com . Lists many up to date jobs.

I also have started applying directly to companies I want to work for. For example the local hospital has great hours. So I am trying to get a job there.

Also tell everyone you know that you are looking. You never know who someone may know. I was offered something that way (I couldn't make the hours work though) So I am still hunting.

Good luck.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

One thing I suggest doing is driving around a local industrial park, writing down the name of some of the companies, and Googling them once home to see if they have any job openings. It is how I have my current job and how I found out about jobs I've had in the past. Most smaller companies can't afford (or have other places to allocate that money in these times) to list with job listing services online or in newspapers, but it is often free or inexpensive to change their website to list a job opening. Good luck!

 

[JerseyGirl]

IMO you need a resume. There are so many people out there looking. The resume could set you apart from someone else. I like monster.com and careerbuilder.com. There is also a website for retail/hourly positions called snagajob.com. (Target, Kohls, Hallmark, daycare centers, fastfood, etc.)

I agree with the previous poster, let everyone you know that you are looking for a job. In this economy that is how alot of jobs are filled. Also, if you haven't already join Facebook... another networking opportunity. If there are stores you frequent often and you are a familiar face, casually mention to them that you are looking for something, if they hear of something can they let you know? I did this in the Childrens Place. They said to ask again in the fall that is when they are usually filling open spots. (manager has to take son to soccer practice on Mon. and Wed which opens up a couple shifts)

Even if you take a job that you aren't really looking to do (cashier but you want an office job) I think it always looks better to an employer when you are currently working.

Good luck!

 

[njmom47]

Our company posts jobs on CareerBuilder.com. Not sure if it's national or local though. Our newspaper also has jobs in the classifieds section (the old style way of doing things). If you do have industrial park nearby...you could Google map the area and it should tell you the names of the businesses on the streets if you zoom in enough.

 

[Princess Nancy]

indeed.com

searches all the job sites and displays what is available.

Good Luck!

 

[aprilfoolwed]

indeed.com

searches all the job sites and displays what is available.

Good Luck!

I have found indeed.com to be the best job posting site! They pull from all sort of websites, so it's very comprehensive.

I have been job hunting on and off for over 18 months, and really hunting since May. I've had 3 interviews that went well (even got to discussing benefits) but not one offer.

I have one more interview on Thursday. It's for a position at my current place of employment (I work very part-time hours there). I've decided that if this doesn't work out, I am not actively looking anymore. I have a little one going to (half-day) kindergarten, and the logistics are a nightmare. School strts soon, and I am just going to stay home at this point (that's what I have been doing for nearly 10 years). I'll start looking again April/May, when the school year is nearly over.

of course, if I stumble onto something great, I'll go for it. But the choices are so few and far between right now.

I wish you luck!

 

[JerseyGirl]

I have found indeed.com to be the best job posting site! They pull from all sort of websites, so it's very comprehensive.

I have been job hunting on and off for over 18 months, and really hunting since May. I've had 3 interviews that went well (even got to discussing benefits) but not one offer.

I have one more interview on Thursday. It's for a position at my current place of employment (I work very part-time hours there). I've decided that if this doesn't work out, I am not actively looking anymore. I have a little one going to (half-day) kindergarten, and the logistics are a nightmare. School strts soon, and I am just going to stay home at this point (that's what I have been doing for nearly 10 years). I'll start looking again April/May, when the school year is nearly over.

of course, if I stumble onto something great, I'll go for it. But the choices are so few and far between right now.

I wish you luck!

I was in the same boat a few years ago when my son was in AM Kindergarten. It's hard enough to find a job but when you do it's hard to find one that would work with that schedule. That year I did a lot of volunteer work at the school (school store, book fair, once a week an extra set of hands in the Kind. classroom) and I really enjoyed it! The following year I got a position in the school as an aide. Hard work, very little money but I have the same hours/days off as my kids. If I call out because one of my kids are sick, they are completely understanding. (I don't get paid sick days but I don't get the "attitude" either)

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I recommend Indeed.com as well. I found a wonderful job on there and got a job offer just yesterday!
Look on your local college website or JVS websites they both offered career listings usually accessible to people who reside in the local community not just students.

Oh I would be careful with postings on Craigslist. Too many scammers on there. There is actually a company that will pay people to post fake jobs on there! While investigating work at home jobs I ran across a company offering people money to post jobs on craigslist. I did report it to Craigslist but got no response.

 

[princessbride6205]

It depends what kind of work you want to do. If you are looking for retail, fast food or waitressing, you probably don't need a resume. Anything else and you do need a resume.

Have you tried LinkedIn? That's another one I use. You join and it's kind of like a much more professional Facebook. You can link with people you know or have worked with. You can also see that many companies have pages and post jobs there. In some cases, you can see profiles of people who work at that company.

My favorite site for both job advice and workplace advice is www.askamanager.org

Good luck!