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myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers4 weeks ago

How many applications did you send in? Did you get hired?

I just sent in a job application. The first one in years! The last time I applied (and got hired) was right before my oldest was conceived and he's 12 years old now, so it's been a while since I had a (paying) job.

With the economy the way it is and with so many people looking for a job, and with me being a bit older and having practically no work experience under my belt, I don't expect to get hired, but it'll be interesting to see if I at least get called in for an interview.

We shall see what happens.

Wish me luck!

Now back to my original question. When was the last time you applied for a job?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 91/100. learn2earn (10311)   ranked 2,798 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

The last time I applied for a job was nine years ago. I just hand-carry my application and we took the examination administered by the Human Resource Center. I think I passed. After a week, I followed it up and I was interviewed with the assurance that I was hired. I am still in that company since then. I hope that you will get the chance to showcase what you can do.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Thanks learn2earn. Hopefully this company will do just that. If not, I can always apply there again in a couple of months. happy

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. dragon54u (9397)   ranked 595 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

I applied a couple months ago and didn't get hired. There are very few office jobs here and that's the only kind I can do, I can't be on my feet for more than a few minutes. I didn't get the job, they hired someone younger.

I hope you get the job! How does your son feel about you working?


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Thanks dragon!

I'm sorry that you didn't get the job. It seems to me that places always want someone younger. And yet at the same time they want someone with experience. confused

My oldest son can't tell me as he is autistic. My youngest son isn't thrilled about the idea. If I do get hired it'll be a big adjustment for all of us, that's for sure.

I'm kind of up in the air about it all. I wouldn't mind working, but my kids are still young and I feel that they should have their mom at home. At the same time if I wait until my husband retires from his job it may be too late for me to get a job at all. doh

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3. myLot reputation of 76/100. wonttakelong (1602)   ranked 1,072 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

last time I applied for a job was 6 months ago
I put in ONE application and got that job
there are jobs out there but the problems is that most people refuse to swallow their pride and take the jobs that are available


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

That's true, at least for some people. In my case, I take the job no one wants, or I have anyway. Now, I have to be a little more picky as I'll only be able to work nights, at least for now anyway.

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4. myLot reputation of 88/100. zandi458 (5718)   ranked 497 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

I have not applied for any job since quitting from active employment 18 years ago. I quit to start my own business. There are times I feel like going back to the employment world but seeing my age which is nearing to pensionable age, I did not pursue. Yes, the worsening economic situation has affected my business badly but I have no choice but to lay low when times are bad. Good luck to you and hope you'll be considered for the interview. thumbup


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Thanks zandi. I hope things pick up for you and your business. happy

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. scarlet_woman (8742)   ranked 405 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

um..
about 6 months ago.turns out i was "overqualified" (hotel speak for we want to hire an 18 yr old we can fire before insurance kicks in).

it was just as well though,right after i filled it out,my mom got sick again
and i had to continue to keep an eye on her.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

I'm sorry to hear that scarlet_woman. Sometimes things really do happen for a reason...

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (783)   ranked 368 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

Hi sacmom and good luck on your application!!! I just applied for two jobs this morning. I did them online by email and they are going to be posted until November 2nd, so we will see what happens. I have been unemployed for eight months due partially to the recession. I have been actively searching for employment ever since. For every job that comes available in my area at least 1000 people apply so the chances are not in my favor. Although I do have experience in many areas, I'm sure my age is a factor. I hope things go a little easier for you, sacmomhappythan they have for me.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Thanks Oceanblueeyes! The application that I sent in will last for 2 months. So, if I don't hear anything from them after that time I'll try again (if I don't get a different job by then).

Best of luck to you!

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7. myLot reputation of 82/100. reeyan (422)   ranked 351 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

HI sacmom,

You may not believe but I never applied for any job in my life. Its my nature to be master of myself. So I never intended myself to undergo any job. Any way good luck for you. I wish you will get the job you applied for.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Really? Never? So what do you do to earn money?


myLot reputation of 82/100. reeyan (422)   ranked 351 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Hi,

I really earn money. I earn in my own way. Means I am in the profession of software and hardware consultant. Moreover I am sponsoring treading account to the gold market. I earn a lot from the sponsorship. Which country do you belong to. I ask if you are from some distinguish country you can to earn for your livelihood. If you don't mind do you interest? If not I just want to sorry ....


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

I'm in the US. Not sure if I'm interested as I don't even know what that is. LOL


myLot reputation of 82/100. reeyan (422)   ranked 351 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Hi

Its ok I have not Interest to pursue people against their interest. Just said as you asked what I do for my earning.

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (10309)   ranked 119 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

It has been nine(9) years since I had applied for a job and done a interview for work at a company not including selling Avon at one point a few years ago. I don't have much job experience at anything..I do wish you lots of luck and hope that you will be able to get a job. thumbupthumbupthumbup


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

Thank you mtdew. Neither do I. I had a couple of part time jobs in the past, but neither lasted long. The first one was because I moved. The owner wanted their employees nearby and as I was further than the others I lost out. Funny thing about it though is that they never actually let me go and I never quit. LOL

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9. myLot reputation of 81/100. sybil02 (153)   ranked 6,691 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

Hi! I sent an application a few days back, though I received some favorable interview the only problem is the job is in graveyard shift that is why it's hard for me to accept the job.


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

It isn't easy when time plays a factor. It's one of the things that's against me as well as I'd only be able to work in the evenings, not during the day. Hopefully it won't be too much of a strike against me though!

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10. myLot reputation of 87/100. posham (740)   ranked 955 out of 19,023 in questions & answers   4 weeks ago

The first and last time I applied for a job was about 3 yrs ago... And I'm still with that company up until now...

Hope this helps.
"to express, not to impress"


myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5777)   ranked 211 out of 19,023 in questions & answers  4 weeks ago

That's pretty good that you only had to put in one application and you got the job. Sometimes people have to put in more than this before they get hired.

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