trouble getting a job

[LazyHermitCrab]

It's hard to get a livable wage job with SA. Yesterday I got two call backs from companies that seemed great. I was excited but then I had to call back. The first call the lady on the phone asked me interview questions right away and then I kind of just stumbled and tried to be honest but I think I exaggerated a bit (just a little). She said she will email be to interview in person so that's good but still no email and it's been 1 hr lol. After that I had to call another place (where im more interested in working) the guy wasn't there so I left a message. The message sounded terrible. I just said hi this is fnuesfk um um I would like a call back at 123443 (mumble) or 2343 (uh) okay please when you can have a good day thank you thanks... :kickingmyself: It's hard hbu how did you get a job if you have one?

 

[jc972]

It's hard to get a livable wage job with SA. Yesterday I got two call backs from companies that seemed great. I was excited but then I had to call back. The first call the lady on the phone asked me interview questions right away and then I kind of just stumbled and tried to be honest but I think I exaggerated a bit (just a little). She said she will email be to interview in person so that's good but still no email and it's been 1 hr lol. After that I had to call another place (where im more interested in working) the guy wasn't there so I left a message. The message sounded terrible. I just said hi this is fnuesfk um um I would like a call back at 123443 (mumble) or 2343 (uh) okay please when you can have a good day thank you thanks... :kickingmyself: It's hard hbu how did you get a job if you have one?

I kept calling and calling, kept doing the same thing you're doing. I figured they'd either hire me or get a restraining order. I keep aggravating them until i get an interview anyway. I hate calling people i don't know anyway.

 

[Sea Bass]

They way I got my first 2 jobs was through making connections with people. The reason I got hired was because I had friends who made recommendations to hire me to their bosses.

I think the main ways to get jobs now a days are through:

(1) previous job experience
(2) networking by making acquaintances/friends
(3) being persistent and showing interest in a job
(4) certifications

 

[Richey]

Keep trying, something will come up, taylor your cover letter to match the company culture.

 

[LazyHermitCrab]

the company called back so it's okay. thanks everyone just gotta keep trying

 

[Fighter86]

They way I got my first 2 jobs was through making connections with people. The reason I got hired was because I had friends who made recommendations to hire me to their bosses.

I think the main ways to get jobs now a days are through:

(1) previous job experience
(2) networking by making acquaintances/friends
(3) being persistent and showing interest in a job
(4) certifications

This is good advice, but I think certifications may be most important. I have been jobless for more than half a year, I worked for a good company previously then got retreched as they were closing down their branch office in my city. I fulfill all the first three pointers you mention, however I lake qualification so I have not been able to find a job. I got the previous job through a relative's recommandation.