Very OT: Job Searching
Hey guys,
I know that this is firmly off topic, and probably not something to discuss on a football blog, but the folks here are extremely knowledgeable in many areas, and I could use some assistance.
I'm a recent Michigan engineering graduate who's currently living in north Florida, and after spending close to two years working in marketing startups that went under, the search for a steady 9-5 position isn't going all that well. I've tried submitting resumes and applications to job sites like CareerBuilder, Monster, etc. and not much luck so far.
I'm polishing up my LinkedIn profile right now, and I'm going to see what I can find on there. Was just wondering if anyone was in my shoes and had some good tips. Unemployment sucks.
EDIT: Yes, willing to relocate to anywhere necessary. Current location is Jacksonville FL. Majored in Industrial Engineering. Currently open to IT, Programming, and Engineering jobs (preferably around entry level).
Another IOE working in healthcare here - HCA always seems to be hiring. Healthcare industry is a great place to work if you don't mind getting paid less than most engineers ;)
I recently graduated from GVSU with Marketing and Accounting degrees and currently live locally.
Hmm didn't know we were connected. Could you send me a LinkedIn message?
Declaring late in my college career as a Marketing/Accounting double major at GVSU made it damn near impossible for me to secure an internship while in school as I couldn't afford to do an unpaid internship. I've done the LinkedIn thing and try to keep my accounts professional. I just need that one break into a professional job to get my career going? Any other suggestions for a hopeful businessman? I'm wide open to the idea of relocation. Thanks guys. Any private information can get emailed to me at:
I am completely willing to do one as a graduate for pretty cheap. I just am having a hard time finding companies who don't have a policy of only hiring current college students.
Quite interested! [email protected]
Please mail me
I am about to graduate with my MA degree in History and I am trying to find me one of those jobs things. I too have been pushing my linkedIn profile ( linkedin.com/in/hiremetoday ). One bit of advice that has gotten me the most feed back and two interviews (albeit one that I turned down after finding out more about the job) : folllow up email after submitting my resume.
I've called for a few of my submissions too, but the person I contact (usually the hiring manager) is suprised that I managed to figure out who is actually doing the hiring (I just askthe secretary) and they seem annoyed that I would call them. With the emails, though, I am suprised how mny of them send back notes giving me a time line of when to expect a call should one come.
On a side note, anyone with advice on how to get into Freelance writing?
And don't bother telling me that my MA in history is useless. I had a fairly usefull assistantship, and my reasons for running from academia (or, at least, from trying to enter the education side of it) are both personal and professional. Also, it doesn't actually help very much even if you are well-meaning.
Connect with people on LinkedIn and just ask them about their job what they do what they like etc. then when you get done with them ask if they know of anyone else you could talk to that would be good.
It takes a lot longer so you might need a part time job but that has been the best way to get something good is to meet people and get on their good side.
I think from the LinkedIn Michigan group, and have noticed that John Deere advertised "alot" for engineering postions. I was on the lookout for engineering opportunties for my niece, which is why I noticed.
I connected with a staffing company after I graduated from Michigan with my Aero Eng Degree. They got me interviews right away and job offers started rolling in.
Email me and I'll hook you up:
Emailed! Thanks a bunch
maybe something here for you. good luck.
Got called for an interview by Pizza Hut and Cheek-E-Cheese within 2 hours of applying.
If your interested in IT work you should try to submit your resume to General Motors. They are currently insourcing thousands of IT jobs and are looking for entry level programmers in Texas, Georgia, and Michigan.
August 11th, 2020 at 10:33 PM ^
I received rejections for so long until I realized that the problems were with my resume and not with me. What can a student who worked part-time with his father in the workshop write about himself? Of course, you need to get a good sample resume first. Better to know a professional who can write you a resume. Or you can order it at one of the best resume writing service 2020.