The post that was here sucked . So does this one, but it's shorter and has a pic of a neat car. I'm not sure what make this is but it resembles an Italian or French military reconnaissance vehicle circa 1930's. Who knows?
Spent the entire day emailing and faxing resumes- 12 in all. I also signed up with two more temp agencies.
It's a new year, holidays are over and the wolves are at the door, huffin and puffin'...I expect I'll wind up taking on some really crappy jobs until I find something decent...
Saw something alarming this morning- one ad for an office manager said: "individuals with more than two j0bs in the last five years need not apply"- it's the first time I've see this on a job for which I was otherwise qualified- it stopped me from applying. If such notices become common I'll never find work again, since I've had about ten jobs in last five years...sheesh...maybe I'll become a hobo, beat the coming rush.
Hmmm...no, being a hobo might suck, come to think of it.
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Whoa I wonder how many will be applying for that job.
Good luck with the responses from those you sent out!
Dude!..key word...Sabbatical..
You weren't working more than 2 jobs,you were "exploring other interests,and are now anxious to focus on a career with a well established organization,that offers opportunities for advancement"..You know,...shit like that.
I think Sling said it best.
So let me get this straight... By their logic it would be better not to have been employed at all than to have been employed but have too much experience.
It's French - a Citroen 2CV - known as a deux cheveaux (2 horse) - 2 stroke engine of about 500cc. They are no longer made because of emmission controls and all that but they were wonderfully eccentric cars. I had one back in the 80s. Loved it!
Best of luck with jobs and stuff, allan.
Wow I've never seen that in a job ad either. I'm sure some jobs may have considered that when looking at applicants, but never seen it actually written.
Concract agencies should do the legwork of finding job openings for you. When I was a contractor, they gave me some open jobs that fit me, I looked at which ones I wanted and didn't want, and then they submitted my resume. Isn't that how your agency works? If not, perhaps need new agency heh. Or maybe one of the two new agencies is better.
Dont let any "key words" stop you from putting in an application. I've gotten jobs that required a masters degree-- but all i have is a high school diploma. it's about selling yourself!
a+- lots.soon. c'mon over!
Sling- Lie at an interview? Tarnish the sterling tradition of the job-seeking process? For shame.
Whim- I think they mean "no sketchy characters"...oh well.
C- Thanks , mate!
S- Yeah, the one agency got me S.Farm, BOA many,many other short jobs, no problem ...wait ...you know all this. Nothing good right now though...
CM- I'm a flippin' Yard Sale.
i just wanted to say wow, a 2cv, but i see charlie beat me to it.
best of luck with your job search, allan!
wow..what a cute little car...wait..it's french? fuckit..it's ugly...
apply for the job anyhow...fuckem...they might fall in love with you and offer you the greatest job ever...go for it..
sheesh- thats a bit harsh!
The car is cute and cool and all that, but I won't drive anything smaller than mid-size. I insist on clinging to the fantasy that the half-plastic Saturn that surrounds me offers me better protection in a collision than a small, imported hunk of metal.
I was trained to look askance at such a resume as yours, but there are ways to get around it. You had jobs in the past but are now interested in developing a career - that's always a good one. It's called tweeking, not lying. ;0)
usually companies don't come out and admit their screening criteria. these guys must have missed the class on deceptive hiring practices.
Little white lies are sometimes helpful..
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