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myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life1 year ago

I'm on my way out to put around resumes today as soon as I drop my son off at school!
I put a couple out in August to no avail but I seriously have to get out of my workplace ASAP! I ask that all of you who pray to pray for me and that I have Favor with someone soon to get hired!

Now to make this a discussion....
How long did it take you to find your current job?
What was your longest time searching for work?
Were you working while you were searching?
What happened to make you want to look for the new position?
How many different places have you worked in your life time thus far?

Hope you all have a wonderful day and I'll be back on here later to let you know my progress!

~Heavens~

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. sujithakripesh (336)   ranked 4,680 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

I wish you a very good luck for your future. I pray god that may all your wish come true. May god bless you.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I appreciate your good wishes sujithakripesh!

~Heavens~

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. polachicago (7901)   ranked 108 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

It is hard to say how long would take me to find a job.
Make sure to make a good choice. You have to be in positive environment to work and be happy.
I wish you good luck not only today. I wish you can find perfect place for your personality.

HUGS


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Thanks so much Pola!

I must say it is wonderful see you here as I have missed you!
I hope that all is going well with you also.

I put ten resumes out today, Mostly in woman's clothing stores...I do hope that something comes of this but I am going to put more out on Monday as well.

HUGS
~Heavens~

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3. myLot reputation of 77/100. Lindalinda (2936)   ranked 470 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

Luckily I am retired and not looking for a steady job right now. Anyway, that does not help you. Have you noticed lately a lot of companies post their job openings on their website. So check out the companies in the industry where you want to work and apply online for any job that you are qualified for. Also there is Monster and Workopolis. Workopolis alone has 75 000 jobs listed.
To give you just a small example. I decided it would be interesting wo work in the most recent Canadian Elections. I went to Elections Canada website and applied to work that day as a Deputy Returning Officer. Sure enough I got a call, an interview, a training session and a day's work. It was stressful but fun.
Many good wishes to you and best of luck.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Congratulations on working during the election!
I am somewhat restrained as I do not drive and I have a special needs son and so am only looking for part time! I went to the Mall today and put out ten resumes mainly in woman's clothing stores. I'm going back out on Monday to hit some stores I missed today and hand in a couple application forms that I was given today to fill out!

Thanks so much for your help!
~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 77/100. Lindalinda (2936)   ranked 470 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Thanks, I do not drive anymore since I moved to the Toronto area and have excellent transportation. I hope you are successful with your applications. Do not get discouraged. Your expectations should be 1 interview for every 10 applications. If you don't get that increase your applications. I don't know where you live but I notice here right now there are lots of notices for help wanted in the store windows in the mall. I guess the Christmas season is coming. If you only get work for a short time don't get discouraged it will help with your resume. Good places are also the Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Lee Valley Tools and Walmart. For stocking shelves and working odd hours Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall Pharmacy and Grocery Stores are good places. Best of luck.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Thanks Lindalinda!

I too live in the GTA...what a small world!

As for seasonal, I can't accept that and will have to stay at the grocery store where I am at present until I get something permanent as I have a special needs child and must have the income...I do not drive and so have to rely on walking or busing to get everywhere!

I also need to work somewhere where the hours are flexible and I can get at least three shifts a week would be ideal as I need to be here for my son as well and his appointments etc. I can only work between certain hours each day so that restricts me also!

I am not interested in another grocery store as I desperately need a change so am looking into clothing stores or shoe stores or maybe even a drug store or card shop! The mall would be ideal for me!

~Heavens~

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)   ranked 168 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

Hey, you go, girl! Best of luck in finding the absolute perfect job for you! As far as how long it took for me to find my current job, lol you know the answer for me because you know I'm self employed now.

But for the past, I was usually pretty lucky and got jobs when I interviewed. I've not had to "pound the pavement" so to speak, but before I was self employed, the jobs outlook and economy weren't in such bad shape either. sad

You'll find something soon, my friend!


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I envy you Katie! I long to be self employed!
I will be so happy to get out of the Grocery Store where I have been for over three years now and things are really getting worse there. I really hope to find a part time job that I will enjoy going to! I truly need a change of pace!

Thanks so much for your encouragement my dear friend!

HUGS
~Heavens~

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6339)   ranked 527 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

How about we pray for each other for I too am trying to get a job..I have been looking for over a year now, but really have been more aggressive in the last few months..Usually jobs fall into my lap, but now that I seriouly need one, (husband can't work from hurting his back), I can't seem to get anything..I thought since I still have a school age child, I would try to get into the school system..So I took a para-pro test and past it, but even though the local school needed a para-pro in the last few months, they have not contacted me for an interview at all..So I recently started spreading out to other schools in the area, including one in the next county.. Next thing I am going to do is K-Mart, at least it is a job, and that it will hold me over until a school decides to hire me..


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I do wish you all the best Carmela! I know once you get into a placement you will enjoy the children you work with as I loved that Job when I was in it!

Only now it is not feasible for me to do that line of work with my son's schedule and the fact that I do not drive!

I am in desperate need of getting away from the grocery store where I work and so I put out ten Resumes today at the mall. Mostly in woman's clothing stores! I am hopeful that something will come of this...I am going back on Monday to put out a few more in stores I missed and to hand in a couple of applications that I was given today! I have been looking on and off for about two years now and never get anything...I have had one interview in that time that did not work out for me...I am hoping that something changes in this area soon!

HUGS
~Heavens~

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. someonesmom (2276)   ranked 37 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

Hi heavens, happy

I sincerely hope and pray that you've met with some success today, in your job search. I 'know' how much you need to get away from your current place of employment. It seems that these days, finding new (or any) employment is very difficult, but it can be done. thumbup

As for me, my current 'job' just fell into my lap, a number of years ago. I believe my longest time searching was about a year. This was many years ago, when the economy was bad (once again), and I had been laid off. I've actually worked quite a number of places (too many to list here). I think they total around a dozen, 'not' including my mother's helper job when I was quite young. I've also left out my current babysitting position. I did a lot of temp office work, which I really enjoyed. I had quite a few long term assignments. I really liked these temp jobs, because I didn't have to get involved in all of the office politics nonsense, that goes on.

My two favourite temp jobs were, The Ontario Medical Association, and Baycrest Jewish geriatric center. I tried for full time positions at both places, but it never did work out. The full time job I loved the most, was for a property management company (Dennis Management).

I'm anxious to hear how things have gone today. Love and Hugs to you.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Hi Mom!

I am hopeful but no prospects as of yet.....
Eight Clothing Stores, and two other stores have my resume though so we'll see how it goes. I am going back on Monday with a couple of Applications I was given today and to hit a couple other stores that I missed today!
I can fill you in on more when next we talk!

Love and Hugs
~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I also hope that your daughter has success in finding something better for her!

wub~Heavens~

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. OceanTiara (2962)   ranked 318 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

I am not working at this present time Heavens, but I never seemed to have a problem finding work.
I am wishing you the best of luck and many blessings today for your getting a new job! Places I have worked? Is there enough paper to write on? hehehehe Tons. Hugs xoxo


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Well, I have been working at a grocery store for over three years now but it is not a good environment and I need a change of pace!
I have been looking off and on for two years now and I hope that my time is soon as I really need it!

~Heavens~

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. Chevee (3643)   ranked 5,887 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

I wish you luck. I will be joining you at the end of the year. The company I work for is closing. So I will be out here looking for a job. I will draw unemployment compensation for a while. The job I have now I got it thru a temporary service. I have no idea what direction I will go in finding a job now. I am not old enough to retire yet.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Hi Chevee!

I was working in the school system until my son was born and then my job was downsized while I was on Maternity leave and so I was forced to look when my son was nineteen months!I landed the job I have now in a grocery store but after three and half years of very unappreciated very unfulfilling work I am so unhappy and desperately need a change! I have actually been looking off and on for two years now but it is coming to a point now where it really needs to happen and so I am really going to be working at this now! I wish I could earn a living from home but I feel that is not in the cards for me right now...It would be ideal as I have a special needs son but right now I need the money and so I'l work out but I hope to find a different job...I need a change!

Best of luck to you as well in the new year!
~Heavens~

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9. anshiarchit (79)   ranked 13,626 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

May God Help You
In finding the new job, keep on trying with full effort and don't look back.
God will show you path and you will find new job very soon.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I am praying for God's Direction!
I sincerely need a breakthrough!

Blessings to you!
~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

I just want to take the time to welcome you to My Lot as well!
I do hope that you enjoy it here and thanks so much for stopping by!

~Heavens~

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. snowqueen2008 (4426)   ranked 741 out of 38,533 in life   1 year ago

Hi heavenschild, I have gotten hire in one day, and then there was one that they didn't hire me for three month. Just hang in there something will come your way. And You and your family are in my prays. GOOD LUCKthumbup


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myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1716)   ranked 7 out of 38,533 in life  1 year ago

Thanks so much snowqueen! I do hope things turn around for me soon!

~Heavens~

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