Job Search-Whats the Best Way to Get the Job?

My husband likes to say it's not what you know, it's who you know. Do you know anyone who works at a place that is hiring?

I says to meself you want a part time job during SCHOOL HOURS...then perhaps she should go into the school district websites, talk to the moms, and yadededa and see what's available? Are you up for lunch supervision? substitute teaching? kitchen helper? clerical? There are a lot of schools out there that may have part time situations that work perfectly for you. If you however are a computer programmer or a veterinarian or circus performer then you might have to work weekends...just sayin.

Networking is a great way to get your name out there.

Signing up for a temp agency is also a good option. I am former coroprate and we hired employees from the temp pool. It is a great option because both parties get to see if they feel the job is a "fit" before committments are made.

Are you on Linkedin.com? As a business owner (consulting/broker and my role is Managing Partner/CFO)...... I get offers at least 2-3 times a week from recruiters who are looking for someone with my experience.

Some people use it as a networking guide to look for jobs as well.

Make sure the word is out that you are looking... you never know.. a school teacher, PTA parent, grocery store manager, etc could know someone who knows someone and bam.. a job is found.

Good luck to you.

I'm not sure what type of position you are looking for but three things worked for me two years ago:
1. Telling all of my friends/colleagues that I was looking for a job. Personal recommendations and what they may know are fantastic, they may also get a spiff for referring you.
2. Awesome recruiters! Just worked with a few that could really promote me and knew a great fit.
3. LinkedIn - Great way to be introduced from contacts and belong to groups that will give you leads.

So many positions in my field were not even posted yet and just stopping in wasn't an option for me. Most of the companies I have worked for have been based on the East Coast, I am in California.

Good luck!

According to my mother, the old-fashioned approach is best-show up where you want to work. I think it is best to do a little networking-there is probably someone you already know that would love to help you-you just have to start promoting yourself and asking for help.Best of luck!

Honestly, my husband and I have had the most luck with cold-calling. It is so difficult to represent yourself on an application, and it's so easy for a hiring manager to pass you over. It's a lot harder to skip someone over when you've got them on the phone.

When my husband is looking for a job (he's done this three times in the past few years), he doesn't even fill out apps. He calls the companies directly and speaks with someone and asks for an interview. He usually gets 4 or 5 or more job offers this way, and can decide which one he likes best.

With online applications, you have to use tag words that are in the job application, because they often use software to sort out resumes based on those keywords.

The best way to find a job is to network, it'a all about who you know! Go to chamber of commerce business meetings, job fairs, ask on facebook if anyone knows of an opportunity... Start out at a temp agency. I don't know what you do so that will depend on your search, but small offices and businesses don't even have websites. Dress up professional or business casual (depending on what you are looking for) have resumes printed out on nice paper and in a nice folder, and drive around. Walk into places and ask if they are hiring, or look for hiring signs on windows. Usually, they want you to fill out an application, so I do that and hand them my resume on top of it. I have found about 3 jobs this way over the years.

This church has some great job seeking advice and even free career counseling workshops:
https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/?lang=eng

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I'm in the same boat, so I will be watching this thread for answers as well. Good luck!

Networking is the best. Who do you know that knows someone.
If a casual, non-office environment, just showing up can work as long as they aren't a huge corporate entity (like IKEA).

Calling after your resume isn't tacky and there is always a great way to get your foot in the door. I call it the non-interview. You find the name of the person who has the job you would either work under, work with or where you want to be (for example if you are studying to be a business consultant, talk to the head of a firm who you want to work for that does this kind of work) explain to them you are new to the industry, etc. and you're looking to learn more about the industry and when you spoke to others, His/Her name came up as someone who has their pulse on the industry. Would they have 30 minutes to tell you or talk to you about the industry/job?

Many people will because they want to help. Ask good questions about the work, the company, the business, then after you leave, send a note card (real letter, not an email) thanking them for their time. Then a few days after that, send email thanking them again and if they hear of any openings or entry level opportunities you'd appreciate them passing along your resume (then attach the resume:)
do this over and over and you will build a great network of people who know you and are helping you!
YES it works!!
Good luck.

Craigslist for quick, not a lot of paperwork jobs (not careers).

Being flexible. Retail/restaurant will not work if you don't want to work weekends or evenings. The pickier you are, the less likelihood you have of being hired. The person who can work during evenings & weekends will most definitely get the job over you, unfortunately. I was lucky & found my old part time job on craigslist of all places. Contrary to belief, since employers are cutting back, part time office-type jobs are definitely out there.

Have you hooked up with an employment agency? After several months of trying to find something full time, temp to permanent, and receiving little interviews & horrible pay offers, I finally had success with a great job at a great company with decent pay, through a placement agency.

The reality is that there are hundreds, if not thousands (at least in my area) of people applying for any jobs, and especially the jobs you described, unfortunately. I was told while interviewing that most of the resumes don't even get looked at. The recruiters/hiring personnel just can't possibly look at all of them.

Have you looked into doing a customer service/call center type job at home? If you check out wahm.com or workplacelikehome.com you will find many leads. It could be right up your alley.

It helps if you know someone, or have some help from someone. Until then, just keep applying & making sure your resume is the best it can be. Good luck!

Retail or a restaurant is your best bet. For stores: check the malls' websites under employment or try your favorite stores online and check there. Or dress nice, grab yourself a pen, a stack of your resumes printed out, a stapler, and go walk around the mall collecting applications. Fill them out at the food court and turn them back into the manager on duty. I have seen tons of restaurants and stores hiring here in MO.

I will be in your shoes next year when my son goes to K and I will be looking at retail and restaurants since most accounting jobs (my degree) aren't flexible to just be 9 to 3!

Best of luck :)

If you are looking for part-time, you are probably looking at retail. If you want part-time in retail you will have to work weekends. It doesn't matter if you apply at department stores, grocery stores, convience stores weekends are their busiest times and will be mandatory. With the holoidays coming up stores will be adding personelle. Many times seasonal employees will be retained to work part-time.

It would be helpful to know what kind of job you are applying for. You have to be very upbeat and positive in your cover letter. Something like: I am so excited about this opportunity..... I have heard wonderful things about your company .... ect.

I know working weekends especially if you have children is not always fun but if you are doing this to supplement your income while you are in school it's only a few years and will give you a current reference when you start applying for full time in your field. If you can show that you held a job while in school and were reliable, on time, were pleaseant to fellow co-workers and customers you will have a better chance of getting your dream job later.