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Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 02:12 PM Oct 2013

So I am, yet again, placing applications.

They say you get 1 interview for every hundred and it takes 10 interviews before you are hired. Well I should have had 4 interviews by now if the number are right. I don't think they are.

But I'll keep going. Got to.

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So I am, yet again, placing applications. (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 OP
ADD. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #1
With the way things are going, it will. Knightraven Oct 2013 #3
Hang in there Lady! Knightraven Oct 2013 #2
Thank You. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #4
Both. Knightraven Oct 2013 #5
Good. Just be cautious. Denninmi Oct 2013 #6
DON'T Tell Her That! Knightraven Oct 2013 #7
You're incorrigible! Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #9
Not what I meant there! Denninmi Oct 2013 #10
Oh, I know. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #8
Have you thought of doing a mail merge. You know, go through applegrove Oct 2013 #11
Don't have the money for that sadly. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #12

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
1. ADD.
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 02:24 PM
Oct 2013

It is a good thing I have a laptop. The work center at the library is full. And with most places wanting you to go online to fill out applications, I think the wait list will keep getting longer for a work space.

Knightraven

(268 posts)
3. With the way things are going, it will.
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 02:50 PM
Oct 2013

I really don't think the jobless rate is a low as they say it is. I say more like 15-20%! But you don't worry. Anyone looking at your information will see they are getting the best bargain ever!

Knightraven

(268 posts)
2. Hang in there Lady!
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 02:48 PM
Oct 2013

You are smart and have the Degree to show it! They will come around and see they have a chance at gold for a bargain. You'll see!

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
8. Oh, I know.
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 03:24 PM
Oct 2013

I know it will take some time. But I am one of those that want to get things done ASAP. Guess it is the Aries in me.

applegrove

(118,659 posts)
11. Have you thought of doing a mail merge. You know, go through
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 04:32 PM
Oct 2013

the telephone book, pick out the places you would be great at working at, call them and get their manager's name and address, do a snappy cover letter, send out 100 resumes. That way you get your resume on file at a few places. Good luck!

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
12. Don't have the money for that sadly.
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 04:38 PM
Oct 2013

I have been going on foot to places and using the internet. One place with lost of jobs on it is Snag a job. com.

At lest it gives me a way to hit a lot of places. It is better than going to store to store in the mall, most just give me a card and say to go online anyway.

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