Laid-off
Thats great!!! But just don't let them know about your David Hasselhoff addiction.
I'm more worried that through an extensive background check they may find that I associate with someone with a life size poster of a nekked Grumpy Jenkins in his garage. :-? lol!
Thanks everyone. tonight i'm going to buff up on my resume skills, we will see what happens.
ramcharger-good luck with the possible new job!
360scamp-all I can say is, Damn. the pics from the random thread.. :vom:
Make that resume and read it over, revise it, repeat, show it to someone you trust, revise it again, etc. A custom cover letter highlighting your work ethic, personality and skills pertinent to the job always help too. It details other facets of you as person that a resume can't portray. Keep a copy of it and modify it on a per job basis.
Some types of jobs will ask for "Salary Requirements". This is just a list of who you worked for and what you made on an hourly or yearly basis.
Compile a list of personal and professional references with phone numbers. Some companies ask for one or the other or even both. Figure on at least three of each.
I have well over 50 resume's and cover letters out there right now and have received a total of 2 earnest responses. Don't let that get you down, you may have better luck depending on what the market has availible in your area. It's tough out there and nothings easy right now. Guys with masters degrees in my field are slinging bags at the airport. Yes, I tried getting that job too, lol.
Companies are getting flooded with resume's and it's taking them quite some time to sort them out. The company that called me today I had applied to on 3/23 so patience is a virtue (of course, I don't the have the job yet, lol) :happy8:.
Another thing you've got to do is apply for UI right now and don't wait. It can take up to 6 weeks for state to process the application. Figure out a budget and cut it to the bone until you figure out what you might be getting from the state. You'll find you may have to cut it more. UI 'aint no free ride and typically equals 40% of your earnings averaged over three years. Get your immediate bills paid right away and stock the fridge. Make sure to leave money for next months rent.
Stay away from any "funny stuff" as almost all jobs I see require a drug test and some even require a hair folicle test. Good time to shave your head if you were ever so inclined, lol. :compress: Employers can pick and chose as there is a giant "Sale on Labor" going on right now in the US.
I hope this helps you, or someone else here survive and get a job. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to try to help. :thumblef: I can't imagine anyone here on this board looking for a "handout", but sometimes a "Hand Up" is greatly appreciated. In this vein, if you all would like and think it would be a good idea, I would gladly post a "Layoff Survival Guide" thread and put up everything I've learned so far to help all members get through this and find another job. :):sign7:
