Stuck in job searchI am stuck in my job search. I currently have a good job, but am completely miserable in my position. I make around $50,000 and am finishing up with my bachelors in June, also 12 years working experience under my belt . The dilemma is i am sending out resumes 1 after another in similar type career fields and others i am interested, i.e., sales...but no response. I currently am a Operations supervisor for a freight company, but absolutely sick of this type of work. Do you think it' s because i have not yet finished my degree, or i might need to tweak my resume? I can send anyone a copy, if you want to take a look. I am also trying to relocate to the Eastern shore of Virginia, not a lot of job opportunities. I could use any advice from anyone, stuck in my job search!! Post your resume (minus name, address, phone) over on the resume board for some good (free) advice. I understand the feeling of being stuck in a position that pays well. Put your resume online the usual websites. monster, careerbuilder, dice.com, ect... Leave your present employer off your resume and put down confidential. Here is a sample of my cover letter. Most potential employers will respect that you do not want your current employer to know you’re searching. You will find another position making the same or more than you do know. Also try: jobs by fax.com it has worked great for me... In response to the career posting, I have included my resume, as well as a quick overview of some skills I can offer your company. I have a one of kind career background, which offers your company an assortment of talent that I will bring with me to the position. From my time spent in the United States Air Force to the years spent as a Deputy Sheriff and currently a successful Sales Professional. I have life experience that most applicants may not posse. I' m employed with –confidential- which manufactures steel roofing & then it continues..... I think you have a couple of things working against you... no degree, changing fields, lack of direction (which may be reflected on your resume) and relocating. Any one of these make finding a job difficult. Two could make it impossible. Four? I suggest that maybe you limit the scope a bit. For example, if you have to relocate, don't change industries. You should have a resume for every type of position you seek... a "sales" oriented resume for sales positions, a"managerial" resume for management positions, etc... Once you revise your resume(s) and start sending them out, you need to follow up on every one. This is especially true with sales positions. How are you going to sell a company's products if you can't sell yourself? NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK and FOLLOW-UP!!!! Just sending out resumes doesn' t work anymore. You need to follow up with the employer. For every job, there are hundreds of applicants and you need to stand out. Networking is extremely important. Do you know how many jobs are out there that never get posted because someone referred someone? Jobs don' t come to you -- you need to go out and find them. Also, as a hiring manager, post your resume on craigs list. I found my last hire there and she is truly a find!!! Some companies don' t want to pay for posting on career sites - it' s just another option. Try going to the resume people here for help. Personally, though, I don' t think not having finished your degree yet is holding you back since you have 12 years of experience. I would make it clear in my cover letter, however, that I would be completing it in a couple of months. | |
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