BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!

Subject: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: J-boy
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 08:05 PM

Many months,applications and interviews later I still can't find a steady job. It is frustrating beyond belief. Thank you for all your kind words and good thoughts Mudcatters. If you know of anyone needing any kind of work done at any time in the Cumberland County(Maine)area please PM me. Thanks again.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 09:28 PM

all I can do is send good wishes & a hug.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: gnu
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 09:43 PM

Oh, gosh. I read the last thread and hoped so much.

Hang tough.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 11:09 PM

You are not alone. My daughter in CT is having similar "challenges" or, as Bat Goddess calls it "AFGO." (Another fucking growth opportunity!)

Hugs and good thoughts!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 05:19 AM

I was just wondering the other day where you were jobwise Jason.
Sorry to hear you're still no gainfully employed. Hope something works out for you soon.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 05:24 AM

Best of luck to you.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 08:51 AM

try   "www.indeed.com " under Cumberland county ME

Administrative Assisstant
Production Assisstant
Customer Service Representative (Lapage Bakeries)
Production Opperator 19.75/hr (Poland Spring - Nestles Water)
Sales Rep
Fork Lift Operator
Package Handler UPS
Technical Apprentice (Maine Central Power)
Office Manager
Bookkeeper
Telephone Operator Switchboard
Order Filler (Wallmart)
Personal Laundry Attendant
Hospitol Emergency Medical Helper (hs grad)
Prepared Foods Cook (Whole Foods Mkt)
Security Officer
Food Service Assistant (public school)
Yard Worker
Welder

And over a thousand more jobs in Cumberland Co ME

YES you CAN get a JOB

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

small> it appears it is about time ranger1 sat you down and gave you an oceanography lesson (sponges, sharks and spineless creatures)

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: ranger1
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 09:27 AM

Thanks for the tip, Garg, even if it was delivered in your usual anti-social style.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 10:12 AM

Jason,
There are lots of retail jobs opening at the mall. Grab one especially if it is part time. That way you have a job (always easier to find one while you are employed), have some income and can keep looking for something better.
Some people here have second jobs part time at call centers and do really well - paid training, flexible hours so you can keep looking, and income.
It took me five years to find a decent job with benefits but that's how I kept it going.
Good luck.
Just a thought - look at how you are job searching. Maybe you need to change your approach. Want ads are the worst way of looking. Half of them are people trying to see what their job is worth. Have you been to the local job centers? They offer help with your search.
What exactly are you looking for (If your answer is "anything", you are on the wrong track). Write down specifics for your ideal position, what qualifies you for it, then a list of companies that can supply that position. Write cover letters specific to each company telling them why you need to meet. If you get an interview and do not get the job, be proactive. Write or call and ask how you can improve your interview skills and what training would make them reconsider you.
Maine Med is hiring if you are willing to work odd hours. They train - no medical background required for many jobs and no college requirement. We know a woman who started part time was moved to full in a matter of months and has now been encouraged to apply for her pregnant boss's position.
NEVER just walk in with a resume especially if you not dressed for an interview. They will trash your resume - it is totally unprofessional and shows contempt for the company where you are applying.
Bring your resume on Saturday. maybe we can help you "perk it up".
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Becca72
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 10:46 AM

Mary beat me to it - Maine Med is hiring a wide variety of openings, many of which do not require medical background. (and I know the same woman Mary referenced :-) )
Also, keep in mind that in a month or two Bull Moose Music is opening a new store in Millcreek, just on the other side of the bridge and I would assume they will be hiring to staff it, if that's more your speed.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 11:20 AM

I know a lot of the stores in the Mall are hiring. Beans are usually starting to take on seasonal employees and I know that some of the ladies from the homeless shelter managed to get there by bus from Portland last year. Even if it's not a permanent position it makes a resume look better than not being employed at all.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 12:25 PM

Don't be one of Romney's 47%.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:33 PM

Kendall! Cellar!
I (and you, I believe) are part of the 47% and proud of it.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 06:20 PM

pozt your rezume

we all can help

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: gnu
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 06:24 PM

Point made, GUEST. Albeit discounting the fact that people really just wanna help. Kinda nasty, really.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 10:18 PM

Most jobs are found not from ads but by networking. Ask your friends, have 20-second statement of what you can do ready, ask your relatives, ask your doctor, ask the cop who gives you a ticket. See if there is a job search help group in town, and ask yourself honestly if you would move if you had to.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 02:06 PM

Jason got a call Tuesday evening and starts tomorrow AM.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: MMario
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 02:22 PM

Huzzah!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Becca72
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 02:23 PM

Great news! Who's the lucky employer?

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 02:53 PM

Whoopie!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:08 PM

Congratulations Jason. Don't celebrate too much tonight. We want you bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning.
Celebrate when you get your first pay cheque (check)

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:11 PM

Good for you, Jason. Good for your new employers, as well!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:17 PM

Big congrats!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: gnu
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:25 PM

Fuckin AAAA J! Man... that just made my day!

Tape the game tonight and go to bed early.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:31 PM

well done lad

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: ClaireBear
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 04:58 PM

Great news. Congratulations.

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 07:25 PM

Good news, Tami and Jason. Enjoy!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Tinker
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 10:11 PM

Wooo-Hooo! Congrats!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: kendall
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 08:07 AM

Bravo!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy Employed!!!
From: maeve
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 08:09 AM

"18 Oct 12 - 03:11 PM Good for you, Jason. Good for your new employers, as well! " 'Twas I without cookie. Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 09:15 AM

OK
Now the important question: What sort of a discount can you get us??????
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 09:59 AM

Oi vey already!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 11:20 AM

YAH!!!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: gnu
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 11:27 AM

Discount on what?

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: ranger1
Date: 21 Oct 12 - 04:02 PM

Mary, how did you know he got hired by the Christmas Tree Shop?

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: KT
Date: 21 Oct 12 - 04:10 PM

Great news! Hooray!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Oct 12 - 10:48 PM

congratulations!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Oct 12 - 11:39 AM

Oh dear! This could be catastrophic!
heh heh
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Oct 12 - 07:59 PM

Hooray! It's about time for good news like this!

Subject: RE: BS: J-boy still looking for work.-'good news'!
From: gnu
Date: 22 Oct 12 - 08:13 PM

I am still kinda waitin on the man himself ta tell us if he is keen after workin there. Might take some time, I spose. Gotta getta take on it and that might take a while. I hope it's all good.