VERY OT - Employment
This is very off topic, so I apologize for posting this, however I'm doing everything in my power to change my situation and feel that utilizing my Michigan connections is a great way to go.
I am a 25 year old UofM Graduate (Economics '06) living in the Detroit area. When I graduated, I started my own investment real estate related business and enjoyed some success...that being said, things in the economy have gotten progressively worse and I find my self in a very tight situation.
I am currently planning on closing shop and looking for full time employment. I am a very hard worker, very entrepreneurial and have experience in sales, marketing and finance. I am willing to move anywhere in the United States, especially for the right opportunity.
I would greatly appreciate it if any of my friends on MgoBlog could assist me and point me in the right direction. I know times are tough out there, but I am committed to succeeding, I just need the right situation.
Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to see a resume. Again, I am willing to move anywhere in the country and will pay own way - All I'm looking for is an opportunity -
I appreciate any help or assistance you guys can give me!
Go Blue!
a soccer ball factory in the near future. How is your finger dexterity? Also, do you have any aversions to long days or warm temperatures?
All kidding aside, good luck. As a recent transplant from the midwest to the west coast, I will say there are more opportunities out here. However, it is always difficult to find jobs on a non-local basis.
Like so many things, it's a crapshoot. Again, good luck.
I appreciate the, (1) humor, and (2) good wishes. I rolled the dice on Detroit while everyone told me to get out....needless to say, I should have listened. I know I'll find something soon, especially with my experience and degree (Go Blue), but things are tough out there!
www.usajobs.gov ? The great thing about civil service is there are rarely layoffs, your talents, education and your U-M connections can take you anywhere in the US and in some cases PR, VI, Alasaka, or HI. I'm not sure what you know about government service. I'm not sure what salary range your looking at or used to but check it out. Some entry level jobs have competitive pay, some jobs are negotiable. There are tens of thousands even possibly hundreds of thousands of openings,
Jobs like lead economist, accountants, intructors, CFOs, Medical Administrators, Bank Auditors. Type in where you think you would like to live and what you would like to do or what government agency you might like to work in, depending on the job the government will relocate you and pay you per diem and give you a sign on bonus. Good luck and happy hunting,
Again, I appreciate the response...Michigan is a Brotherhood.
Unless you have a direct connection to someone who has the power to hire, you could wait up to 8 months before you ever hear back from the Feds. State is a wait too. Best bet is local governments where the bureaucracy is bad but not as bad as the State and Federal are.
If you are a go getter, your bets shot is at a commission base type of job. It sucks out there, I know.
I am a go getter, but I'm at a commission type job now....the market in my industry has fallen off a cliff, ie., I made $150K plus my first year but haven't had a check since september. That being said, money's now running low and I don't see things getting any better in my biz.
Thanks for the help. I'll make it happen...just need to put as many tentacles out there as possible.
March 18th, 2009 at 10:01 PM ^
I would not look at houses or cars when it comes to commission based business, especially in Detroit.
If you ever had the desire to join the military, this seems to be a great time for them as many are looking to the military as a way to survive, oxymoronic pun not intended
March 18th, 2009 at 10:32 PM ^
It can be a great move for some but mind you there is a major curtailment on the things you now take for granted. The military will reward a go getter as long as that individual is going and getting what the unit needs. The pay is low but there is a considerable offset in travel, and other benefits such as medical, further education is paid for and encouraged and supported, especially the Air Force and the Navy. The big carrot that is over looked by many is when you get out of the military with an honorable discharge that piece of paper will take you places a U-M education cannot believe it or not.
As far as government jobs and a long wait it depends on the agency the longest I have had to wait was two months, I have had three different jobs in two agencys in three states.
March 18th, 2009 at 10:51 PM ^
was going to career fairs. Just get your name out there. Use monster too, although you'll probably get annoyed from calls from random companies at times asking if you would be interested in something that is not on your resume, however its an opportunity to work. You just missed out on that Big Ten career fair in Indy but I'm sure there will be others in the SE MI area.
I gotta be honest though that since you started up your own thing that you can't really use referrals hurts. I would say ensure any prospective company that you're not a flight risk once you get some cash or another opportunity comes along. Loyalty goes a long way.
when I was in the same situation, I used the job sites (Monster, HotJobs...)to post resumes and email interesting jobs (maybe 10-20 a day). Although I only had 1 year of experience at the time, I did get a lot of interviews and found a decent temp job that landed me a solid job.
* Temp agencies (for temp to perm positions at companies you would like to work for)
* Use job sites (Monster, Michigan LSA?...)
* Social networking (LinkedIn, UM's In Circle...)
* Alumni emails for informational interviews (if there is a specific field/ company or location that you are interested in)
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:45 PM ^
I worked for one right after graduation (in my field) and for another about 12 years ago after career #2 flamed out (outside my field). A lot of assignments will be dead ends, of course. However, most of the jobs I worked understood I was looking for permanent work and were pretty forgiving. Also, you can get an in for other jobs in the same organization, assuming that one opens up that are more appropriate to your skills.
For instance, I have a friend who worked as a temp for a while after his first career sank without a trace. The people he worked with were impressed enough with him that he was able to use it to get a full-time job in HR. (Where he was for 6-7 years until he went into real estate.)
At my current employer, a saleswoman and a programmer I know both started out as receptionists. Not sure if they were temps.
Is that going to happen to you? Hell if I know. You may have nothing but pain and misery. You may not even get placed anywhere. If you do, though, at least you'll earn a bit of money while they make you suffer.
March 18th, 2009 at 11:41 PM ^
Using social media is a really good idea right now. Linkedin, Twitter, blogs (obviously), and some of the job oriented websites. I use Linkedin for everything, and recently got connected with Chad Durbin about a possible venture, which is weird.
I would recommend connecting on Linkedin a lot. Also try http://mashable.com/2009/03/18/resume-building/
There's really good search options for jobs on the first one. It's actual positions, rather than monster or career builder.
Razume helps you with your resume in some weird way, but getting your personal brand out there on the internet right now is the way to go, especially if you're willing to relocate.
(Side note, my computer broke, and I lost a lot of important stuff. I'm on my brothers computer, but I won't be online for about a week. I'll be doing interviews, but it's going to take awhile to catch up)
LinkedIn is good stuff, and it's only going to get bigger. Networking very clearly defines the difference between people who want a job and people who are hunting for opportunities.
Good luck.
March 21st, 2009 at 10:29 AM ^
Most if not all Federal Law Enforcement Agencies have ramped up hiring. Google the agency you like FBI,DEA,USSS,ICE,DHS etc... and follow their application process. They really like prior Law Enforcement, Military, Special Ops. Of Course the above mentioned are not required, so don't stress if you don't have them. College works just as good. Their respective academies will train you up. GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS!
On this topic, I will chime in:
Any IT/Biotechnology professionals out there who are in need of work, shoot me an e-mail. I am a recruiter in the Grand Rapids area - I work on positions in Michigan (Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, etc.), Illinois (Chicago), New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
[email protected]