What does everyone do

[AngryLoner]

Just out of curiosity did you guys apply in person?
Did you have an 'in'?

I find jobs are easiest to get if you either know someone that can put a word in for you... this makes a huge difference... or if you go and speak with your potential employer and fellow employees yourself. Speak to people at the place you'd like to work at and ask them questions about the job so you can 'tailor' your resume to the job.

Just a suggestion... most labor jobs are great because if you just show up and hang around while they work, the foreman or whoever in charge may put you to work right there on the spot without a resume or application or anything. Show initiative... I got a framing job, fishing job, and a landscaping job this way as well.

Those things all require a certian level of confidence and social grace. Neither of which I possess. I don't know anyone anywhere and I apply for all my jobs in person.

usually goes like this: I walk in and ask if they are hiring. If yes I hand them a resume and fill out an application if necessary and If no I just say ok thanks and leave. These methods didn't fail me anywhere else I lived so I didn't really think they would here (I moved) but I guess I was wrong.

 

[Lost in the Oilfield]

Just out of curiosity did you guys apply in person?
Did you have an 'in'?

I find jobs are easiest to get if you either know someone that can put a word in for you... this makes a huge difference... or if you go and speak with your potential employer and fellow employees yourself. Speak to people at the place you'd like to work at and ask them questions about the job so you can 'tailor' your resume to the job.

Just a suggestion... most labor jobs are great because if you just show up and hang around while they work, the foreman or whoever in charge may put you to work right there on the spot without a resume or application or anything. Show initiative... I got a framing job, fishing job, and a landscaping job this way as well.

Those things all require a certian level of confidence and social grace. Neither of which I possess. I don't know anyone anywhere and I apply for all my jobs in person.

usually goes like this: I walk in and ask if they are hiring. If yes I hand them a resume and fill out an application if necessary and If no I just say ok thanks and leave. These methods didn't fail me anywhere else I lived so I didn't really think they would here (I moved) but I guess I was wrong.

Hmm, I suppose the only place I have little social inhibition is work... work is the only social life I have. If I have purpose I can approach and speak with people with ease... otherwise I can never think of anything to say, and this causes me great anxiety.

It's a shame you don't know anyone that could help you out... it's not necessary, but it makes it so much easier.... have you ever though of a job placement firm... we have a good one here called Labor Ready... basically what they do is place you in physical jobs temporarily. They usually work hard to get you employed cause they get a portion of your wages. It's not as good as a job you get yourself where you get all the money... and smaller towns or villages do not usually have these. Another way to find eager employers I found was through the government... here we have a website that displays employers in need of workers immediately.

Just a couple suggestions... perhaps in your area no services such as these are available though... I don't know.

 

[WeirdFatKid]

I just started my Foundation year in university (it's instead of 12th grade of high school - British system) majoring in Chemical Engineering..so I have 4 and a half years to become an actual chemical engineer. For now, I occasionally sell my own artwork and I'm also a freelance writer.

 

[Lonely Boy from OZ]

Im just an unemployed Aussie Battler Youse guys are too, sooo, alot more, Just awesome!!!

Some of youse have amazing jobs, prison guard, working in law firms, free lance writer and painter.

All i ever was was a gifted sales rep you know those annoying telemarketers that ring you up while having dinner at night? You know the ones that knocks on your door.

All I ever done to society was help cut people's telephone bills into half. 70% of the time they tell you to F### off

 

[Lonely Boy from OZ]

See me I have a passion for astronomy Im so fascinated about sheer size of the universe, the stars, the infinite worlds that are out there just like our planet earth. Though I love astronomy Im not good at maths.

I wanted to be a sports journalist once for my passion of sport. But I'm just to camera shy, the camera's hate me. I sound different when I watch myself on TV I sound like a robot and the camera lenses makes me 10x fatter.

I wanted to be in a movies once, doubt that will ever happen.

I wanted to play for Manchester United, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona those big Soccer aka Football clubs. Wanted to play AFL for the Lions, I wanted to play cricket for Australia or play tennis and be on tour but Im 20 years old and unfit and too depressed and I guest thats too late for that as well.

I wanted to be a psychologist, maybe a doctor or a nurse but I cant even help myself.

Sorry if this does not fit in this thread and the negativity . These are just somethings that I want to be in life. I just simply have doubts on myself that I will never make it

I forgot to mentioned that I fantasize being a lead singer of a rock band, but I cant sing nor can I play musical instruments. Most of all Im just not cool enough : (

 

[mimi38]

i am a mom at home,,(the hardest work ever) anyway thats what i think

 

[Lonely Boy from OZ]

i am a mom at home,,(the hardest work ever) anyway thats what i think

Good on you mimi 38 I think that would be the most satisfying and most fulfilling of all.

 

[SadRabbit]

Hummm majoring in civil engineering 2nd year and struggling badly. My GPA sucks so much. Haha well, an advice for all you people. If you ever visit singapore, when you enter a buidling, be sure first to check the engineers involved in the project. If you see my name on it, run as fast as you can to the nearest exit. You can't trust bunnies to build your buildings ya lol.

 

[Lonely Boy from OZ]

So what do you think of the Great Wall of China? annoying hey lol

 

[mink]

Hummm majoring in civil engineering 2nd year and struggling badly. My GPA sucks so much. Haha well, an advice for all you people. If you ever visit singapore, when you enter a buidling, be sure first to check the engineers involved in the project. If you see my name on it, run as fast as you can to the nearest exit. You can't trust bunnies to build your buildings ya lol.

I'd be amused if that happens