Job hunt

Melissa51212

H and I are in the same situation that we don't hate our jobs but we are stuck in a position where we can't move up and both haven't seen raises in years and we make pretty low salaries on the standard that we both probably over educated for our fields. We have bills just piling up, we been hit really hard with medical and home repairs and both our cars dying the same year and having to get car payments. We both drive really far and gas is just climbing. We both been on search for about a year and no hits, lots of rejection letters. I had one interview that really wasn;t a good fit. I know we are lucky to have jobs and in this economy I thank God everyday but at the same time, its so scary living like this. 

Any tips for job hunting? I been at my job for 8 years so I'm new to this. Also, if we can just get some nestie vibes that one of us gets something soon or a raise would be nice too!  

bpphoto785

I'm in a similar position with my current job. There's no way for me to move up and I get paid crap. The interview I have tomorrow is for a job that isn't exactly a lateral move but will actually pay me more! I don't hate my job (okay, some days I do), but I just don't see how I can stay here forever. 

I have to say that it takes a while. I've been searching for about 6 months and this is my first interview. I'm also limited with the area we live in. 

One thing I recently learned from sitting on a search committee is that your cover letter can make a huge difference. When you're reading a bunch of applications, a cover letter that jumps out at you will set you apart. Don't follow that old formula of where you heard about the job, etc. 

Also, tailor your resume and cover letter to what the job description says. HR departments (at least the one I just worked with) use a rubric based on those criteria. So if they're looking for a certain skill and you don't specifically address it, you'll probably score lower. 

kushie77

I've got nothing since my field lets me pick and chose what I want to do. But I want to say good luck and I hope something great turns up soon.  ((hugs))

mancila60

I think what the other ladies have said are great tips. I just wanted to added keep your options open. Be open to the possibility of something slightly different. Some jobs are similar but every place handles things differently be open to that and when you go on interviews let them know you are open to learning new things.