When was the last time you looked for employment
By draines
@draines (4)
United States
June 20, 2008 6:44am CST
And how long did it take you to get hired?
I've been working at a temp agency for over 3 years, and haven't had much success in aquiring a full time permanent job.
How's the job search going for you.
I know I should be thankful for what I have, but I would prefer a better paying job.
Online, applications seems to go unanswered, and the local newspaper does not have a variety of opportunities which fit me.
Just wondering, who else is struggling to find another job,
3 responses
@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
10 Jul 08
I'm already finished studying in college and in fact, I'm a graduate of BSA (Bachelor of Science in Accountancy) last 1996. I studied at National College of Business and Arts located here in Manila, Philippines.
After graduation, I enrolled for a review because I planned to take the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Board Exam. I was able to take the exam but unfortunately, I wasn't able to pass it.
Less than a month after this, I was called upon by a local bank and was lucky enough to land on a job. I stayed with that bank for more than five years. Then, I decided to look for a job with the local government. After all, I passed the professional civil service exam with flying colors. I thought that this was enough to get me a job with the government. I was jobless for almost six months. It was tough so I finally decided to try my luck with a private firm again.
I had my second job and stayed there in the province with my parents for more than a year. Eventually, I got married and my husband and I decided that I stop working so that I could bear a child. I was jobless again for more than a year and basically, we stayed with my in-laws. But our efforts were futile. Also, our finances were really zero as we relied with only our parents then. So, we both decided to go back here in the city and find a job. We placed our faith in God that He will send us a child in the proper time.
Luckily, I got a job with a bank again and I'm still with this company for almost four years now. However, it is facing a financial crisis at the moment and is planning to close shop later this year or early next year.
Hopefully, I'll be able to find a legal employment abroad, particularly in another Asian country before the year finally closes. Pay rates are higher and there is an opportunity that I may be able to apply for a permanent residency there and only then can I get or petition my family to be with me; including my husband, daughter, parents, siblings, and relatives.
Anyway, I believe that competition is really tough nowadays; specially in job search. I hope that you'll be able to land a good-paying permanent direct hire job within the year and work in a friendly environment. Best of luck and God bless us all.
@AshleyHasan (1024)
• India
20 Jun 08
Last month was the last time I have looked for employment , I have got three offers in my hand and I am yet to decide where I have to join, I am sorry to know about you, hopefully you will find the job very soon.
@gtdonna (1738)
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20 Jun 08
I have bene running my own business for close to 8 years now. I think maybe you shoudl update your resume and see if that helps. With an ever changing job market, i really do not reply much on online job sites, there is way too much peopel lookign at the same jobs and now it is all abotu big fancy degrees...us little peopel got to start somewhere.
Don't give up...have you tried craigslist? While they are a lot to eb said of it, they are some legit jobs that could eb found there as well.



