And So The Hunt Begins...

[Chreees]

So I spent all night last night applying for jobs online that I thought might pay $10 an hour based off of research... Now that I've graduated and about to get married, I've gotta start thinking about paying for insurance, moving into a bigger place, all that. I currently make $7.85 at this hotel job. I think I'm gonna need at least $10 to make it with all this stuff coming up. I dunno how I'm gonna do it, but I've got to. Do you guys know of anything I should look into applying for? Maybe I'm overlooking some good options. I applied for a Geek Squad computer tech job, a part-time gig running camera for the city for their meetings and whatnot (ugh, part time but it's something video-related), Hastings, Regions (yes as a bank teller, lol), and a few others that I honestly cannot even remember because I was about dead when I filled them out. Last night I picked up applications for four of the nicer hotels here in Murfreesboro that I suspect pay a bit more. So yeah, is there anything I'm missing? I'm just worried about the future and being able to support my family.

[Skoozle]

Man, I'm in a completely different industry so all I can tell you is what I've seen with other folks. I have a buddy that is a bellman at a Ritz here in DC and he makes a pretty good living because he gets tips. Apparently, people who stay at the Ritz are good tippers.

My cousin is a cameraman in NY and he pretty much works when he needs money, Not really good for your situation, but if I were you, I would be all over Nashville looking for film work, or another type of production work just to get your foot into the industry.

Look for a full time job that provides insurance, you don't want to pay for that by yourself. Or Brooke could get a job with insurance and you would be covered as a married couple. No need for both of you to have a job offering insurance.

Good luck, Chris. And always keep your eyes open looking for a better opportunity.

[Chreees]

Thanks, Ashley. I definitely need to search further in Nashville. I've already done a good bit of looking around, and there just doesn't seem to be many jobs in the field right now.

[Hellz]

Here is what I'd do. If memory serves me correctly, you have a degree regarding video stuffs and media otherstuffs. One word: Porn.

The pay is great and you get to look at boobs all day. What's not to love? All you gotta do is edit thier footage and crap and call it good.

[Stuie]

May I make a few suggestions?

Go grab "48 Days to the Work You Love" by Dan Miller and "What Color is your Parachute: 2012" by Richard N. Bolles. 48 Days gets you pointed to what you really want to do and Parachute give you practical steps to make it happen.

Next start networking like your life depended on it! I have had 9 jobs in my life, the 2 very worst ones I found in the paper, 1 I got by doing what I call "Mail Bombing" a couple companies, and the other 6 I got all by word of mouth through people I know inluding my current one.

"Mail Bombing" is very effective, got every business project I tried to start in the paper and got me a job. Requires a bit of research and a lot of stamps. I was trying to find a new IT job where I didn't have to commute an hour each way every day (was driving a suburban at the time and it was killing me). Basically I picked companies I wanted to work at, researched them online, and every name that was on their website or was associated with an article about their company got a cover letter of how I can benefit them and a copy of my resume. Targeted 15 companies, got 8 interviews in 10 days took the best job. (none of these companies had posted listing for anykind of job, not even janitor much less Network Technician)

Mail Bombing was kind of inspired by Parachute and "The Go-Getter" by Peter B. Kyne

Another Good Book is "QBQ! The Question Behind the Question" by John G. Miller (As you can tell I like to read)

[joytron]

[quote name='Hellz' timestamp='1334760871' post='545288']
Here is what I'd do. If memory serves me correctly, you have a degree regarding video stuffs and media otherstuffs. One word: Porn.

The pay is great and you get to look at boobs all day. What's not to love? All you gotta do is edit thier footage and crap and call it good.
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Unless you are acting the porn industry is kind of hard to get into and is probably nonexistant in Tennessee.

[Chreees]

[quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1334761113' post='545289']
May I make a few suggestions?

Go grab "48 Days to the Work You Love" by Dan Miller and "What Color is your Parachute: 2012" by Richard N. Bolles. 48 Days gets you pointed to what you really want to do and Parachute give you practical steps to make it happen.

Next start networking like your life depended on it! I have had 9 jobs in my life, the 2 very worst ones I found in the paper, 1 I got by doing what I call "Mail Bombing" a couple companies, and the other 6 I got all by word of mouth through people I know inluding my current one.

"Mail Bombing" is very effective, got every business project I tried to start in the paper and got me a job. Requires a bit of research and a lot of stamps. I was trying to find a new IT job where I didn't have to commute an hour each way every day (was driving a suburban at the time and it was killing me). Basically I picked companies I wanted to work at, researched them online, and every name that was on their website or was associated with an article about their company got a cover letter of how I can benefit them and a copy of my resume. Targeted 15 companies, got 8 interviews in 10 days took the best job. (none of these companies had posted listing for anykind of job, not even janitor much less Network Technician)

Mail Bombing was kind of inspired by Parachute and "The Go-Getter" by Peter B. Kyne

Another Good Book is "QBQ! The Question Behind the Question" by John G. Miller (As you can tell I like to read)
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Thanks, Stuie! Looks like I'll be heading on over to Amazon now...

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[quote name='Hellz' timestamp='1334760871' post='545288']
Here is what I'd do. If memory serves me correctly, you have a degree regarding video stuffs and media otherstuffs. One word: Porn.

The pay is great and you get to look at boobs all day. What's not to love? All you gotta do is edit thier footage and crap and call it good.
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Unless you are acting the porn industry is kind of hard to get into and is probably nonexistant in Tennessee.
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Correct. Also, we Tennesseans prefer our porn made in California.

[Cp44]

This is what I do when looking for a job:

Sign up for Monster and Dice
1. Create a profile
2. Upload your resume
3. Make your profile an resumes public

Sign up for Linkedin
1. Create a profile
2. Join groups that related to your job field
3. Be active in the discussions in the groups

Search for jobs at careerbuilder
1. Create an account
2. Upload your resume

Hope this helps, you will get contacted by direct hires or recruiters and filter which jobs you want. Majority of the positions I've gotten were through the processes above, good luck!

[Chreees]

[quote name='Cp44' timestamp='1334786871' post='545334']
This is what I do when looking for a job:

Sign up for Monster and Dice
1. Create a profile
2. Upload your resume
3. Make your profile an resumes public

Sign up for Linkedin
1. Create a profile
2. Join groups that related to your job field
3. Be active in the discussions in the groups

Search for jobs at careerbuilder
1. Create an account
2. Upload your resume

Hope this helps, you will get contacted by direct hires or recruiters and filter which jobs you want. Majority of the positions I've gotten were through the processes above, good luck!
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Thanks, Aaron! Gonna get on that right now!

[kenshinx23]

if money is your need and not actually a career in your field, i would take phlebotomy classes, you can complete a program in under a month. I did it to pick up hospital hours in order to get into med school. My pay was 22 dollars an hour when i first started and moved to 25 by the end of 11 months. Take away the New York inflation in pay, your still looking at 15-19 bucks an hour. Just my 2 cents.

[Stuie]

[quote name='Cp44' timestamp='1334786871' post='545334']
This is what I do when looking for a job:

Sign up for Monster and Dice
1. Create a profile
2. Upload your resume
3. Make your profile an resumes public

Sign up for Linkedin
1. Create a profile
2. Join groups that related to your job field
3. Be active in the discussions in the groups

Search for jobs at careerbuilder
1. Create an account
2. Upload your resume

Hope this helps, you will get contacted by direct hires or recruiters and filter which jobs you want. Majority of the positions I've gotten were through the processes above, good luck!
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Did you ever have luck with some of these places?

Monster and CareerBuilder have been nothing but headaches for me, I could never find anything decent, and the only messages I got were complete crap and scammers.

Never Tried Dice or using LinkedIn.

Just my 2 cents, but if you go for it Chris, GO FOR IT! Try every avenue!!! I wasn't trying to discourage you but my last look on Monster and CB were just awful (6 years ago).

[Hellz]

Well, last year you all know I was unemployed for 10 months. I tried alot of different online places, never had luck with any of them, either they were scammers, completely fake, or placement agencies (I.E. scammers) But to each thier own I suppose. for your industry I'd mass email companies with a resume and whatnot. carpet bomb the emails!

[Kathrynx]

I wish you luck man, getting your career together is one of the most satisfying things you can do in your life. While I am not using my education, networking and calling companies that I was interested in worked for me.

I just got a job working at Ford as a receptionist/secretary. Its not the most glamorous position, but I plan on being there for the long term. If there is anything I really enjoy in this life, its customer service (as long as its not retail anyway). I will be making 8.50 an hour, and getting a regular pay check (which is more than those guys selling the cars can say). Full time, 5 hours monday-friday and 11 hours on saturdays, I will get sundays off. This attracted me because of the position and the hours, I will be able to take care of my responsibilities at home and be with my husband on the weekends.

[Chreees]

[quote name='Kathrynx' timestamp='1334956853' post='545506']
I wish you luck man, getting your career together is one of the most satisfying things you can do in your life. While I am not using my education, networking and calling companies that I was interested in worked for me.

I just got a job working at Ford as a receptionist/secretary. Its not the most glamorous position, but I plan on being there for the long term. If there is anything I really enjoy in this life, its customer service (as long as its not retail anyway). I will be making 8.50 an hour, and getting a regular pay check (which is more than those guys selling the cars can say). Full time, 5 hours monday-friday and 11 hours on saturdays, I will get sundays off. This attracted me because of the position and the hours, I will be able to take care of my responsibilities at home and be with my husband on the weekends.
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That sounds like a pretty sweet job, to be honest. Congrats! I have considered hitting up the Ford dealership here for some kind of work, as I love cars, but have no experience in or around them really. I would be cool with doing your job,but I don't think they'd want a dude as a receptionist. Maybe I could get a job in parts or something...