Job Hunting Social Networks

[katyon6th]

Shouldn't you be recommending she go to a job placement agency, or whatever they are called?

When I told her I've recruited for a handful of non-profits here in town, I figured she'd jump on the opportunity to send me her resume. At the very least. Her loss.

[ashbeeigh]

One of the questions I ask every candidate I meet with who is actively seeking employment is: What are you doing in your job search to help you find employment? 8 out of 10 answer with "searching job boards, sending out my resume, applying online". 80% of the unemployed are doing exactly what you're doing and where has that left them? Still unemployed. I think it's great you're branching out and trying to be somewhat creative in your search by joining these social networking sites but honestly, you're wasting your time. Why not join a networking group that actually meets face to face? Get yourself out there. ing sell yourself.

What do you think I'm doing Katy? I'm doing all of that and then some. Networking...I'll start to volunteer in the start of the year, send out 5-8 (at least) resumes every week...get 2-3 interviews every three weeks, follow up, send out thank you notes......and you all still want me to have a job now now now now now now now. All of the interviews I've had have mentioned 30-40 applicants for a 25,000-35,000 non-profit job that was posted on CL.

My God, Spurstalk. You all are like the parent who wants their kid to have the 4.5 GPA, go to UT, go to Med school, have pretty grandchildren and then support them for the rest of their lives. Not everyone can do that. And I know you know that. Because you're a recruiter for heavens sake.

[katyon6th]

What do you think I'm doing Katy? I'm doing all of that and then some. Networking...I'll start to volunteer in the start of the year, send out 5-8 (at least) resumes every week...get 2-3 interviews every three weeks, follow up, send out thank you notes......and you all still want me to have a job now now now now now now now. All of the interviews I've had have mentioned 30-40 applicants for a 25,000-35,000 non-profit job that was posted on CL.

My God, Spurstalk. You all are like the parent who wants their kid to have the 4.5 GPA, go to UT, go to Med school, have pretty grandchildren and then support them for the rest of their lives. Not everyone can do that. And I know you know that. Because you're a recruiter for heavens sake.

I sympathize with you, I truly do. I meet with multiple people in your situation every day. Your reaction to my post was a bit hasty, though. I was merely pointing out the fact that there's more you could be doing in your job search.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I'm going to send Katy my resume.

[ashbeeigh]

I sympathize with you, I truly do. I meet with multiple people in your situation every day. Your reaction to my post was a bit hasty, though. I was merely pointing out the fact that there's more you could be doing in your job search.

I think the response was more in response to everyone (with your name first...) So I apologize for making it sound as though it was directed only towards you.

[Ignignokt]

Ashbeeigh forgot one simple rule in life.

and this applies to this job searching social network, and that is;

Misery loves company.

[mrsmaalox]

I think someone needs to get laid.....

[katyon6th]

I think the response was more in response to everyone (with your name first...) So I apologize for making it sound as though it was directed only towards you.

Such hostility was not deserved to have my name in front of it. I demand a letter of apology!

[PM5K]

I think someone needs to get laid.....

I'm game.

[I. Hustle]

I think someone needs to get laid.....

Right here

[ashbeeigh]

Such hostility was not deserved to have my name in front of it. I demand a letter of apology!

Sorry, Katy. And check your PMs.

[mrsmaalox]

I'm game.

Right here

Come on Ash you have 2 takers! I promise you'll feel better in the morning

[ashbeeigh]

Come on Ash you have 2 takers! I promise you'll feel better in the morning

I think crying myself to sleep is a better option than those two!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Juggs. Quit feeling sorry for yourself.

[marini martini]

Ash, you need to get drunk!!!

[I. Hustle]

I think crying myself to sleep is a better option than those two!

you'll cry afterwards with PM5k

[RGMCSE]

What do you think I'm doing Katy? I'm doing all of that and then some. Networking...I'll start to volunteer in the start of the year, send out 5-8 (at least) resumes every week...get 2-3 interviews every three weeks, follow up, send out thank you notes......and you all still want me to have a job now now now now now now now. All of the interviews I've had have mentioned 30-40 applicants for a 25,000-35,000 non-profit job that was posted on CL.

My God, Spurstalk. You all are like the parent who wants their kid to have the 4.5 GPA, go to UT, go to Med school, have pretty grandchildren and then support them for the rest of their lives. Not everyone can do that. And I know you know that. Because you're a recruiter for heavens sake.

I have little sympathy for you. I sympathize with the unemployed who do everything in their power to survive. I have no sympathy for some spoiled twit who lives at home with the parents. You have it easy and have resources available to you. But you truly have no ambition. If you did you would be working while searching. It's not unreasonable. A ing head hunter told you to sack up and stop being lazy!


Rob

[Viva Las Espuelas]

spoiled twit

nice

[ashbeeigh]

I have little sympathy for you. I sympathize with the unemployed who do everything in their power to survive. I have no sympathy for some spoiled twit who lives at home with the parents. You have it easy and have resources available to you. But you truly have no ambition. If you did you would be working while searching. It's not unreasonable. A ing head hunter told you to sack up and stop being lazy!


Rob

Feel free to come and slend a day with me, ROB. You'll see I am definitely not lazy. 4-5 hours on cover letters, resumes, thank you notes, general follow up, 2-3 hours searching for jobs, 1-2 hours on interviews....that's a 10 hour day right there.

[marini martini]

Feel free to come and slend a day with me, ROB. You'll see I am definitely not lazy. 4-5 hours on cover letters, resumes, thank you notes, general follow up, 2-3 hours searching for jobs, 1-2 hours on interviews....that's a 10 hour day right there.

Psssssst Ash, fix the slend!!!

[I. Hustle]

I'll slend a day with you!

[ashbeeigh]

me. damnit. kill me right here right now. I saw it while I was typing it.

Anyone can spend a "work" day with me to see that I am not a "spoiled twit."

[RGMCSE]

Feel free to come and slend a day with me, ROB. You'll see I am definitely not lazy. 4-5 hours on cover letters, resumes, thank you notes, general follow up, 2-3 hours searching for jobs, 1-2 hours on interviews....that's a 10 hour day right there.

It's a little hard to believe that your putting that much into your search everyday and come out empty. I would venture to say that if your a decent candidate you've been offered jobs but declined. I've been in this scenario. But I usually have a job or multiple opportunities and can take my pick. I'm not trying to brag, I've been fortunate but have also put my self in good positions. I think you would find that interning or volunteering will provide more solid leads and networking options than trying to do all this from the net. Put your self out there and someone will notice you. Anyone can create a quality resume online. But showing your personality and work ethic will take you further.

Rob

[MrChug]

all of you.
I wish all of you would just be a bit nicer sometimes (is that even humanly possible for (99.8% of the posters here?). And again, all of you.

No, we can't because we hate your fat ugly senseless ass. But thanks for asking.

[RGMCSE]

me. damnit. kill me right here right now. I saw it while I was typing it.

Anyone can spend a "work" day with me to see that I am not a "spoiled twit."

Karma's a right! LOL!!!


Rob