CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

How do you find a job?

First find out what you want to do and where you want to look for employment.

You fill out aplications, and pray.

Funny, I was thinking of doing this...

And being that I have yet ot obtain one, I wouldn't know...

I got my job by sheer divine intervention. I knew I needed a flexible job, and preferrably one on or close to campus. I started praying about it, and it hit me that we had a graphic design department (this is what I was studying before I transferred to college at seminary). I walked in, and asked if they had any openings...and it turns out they had a position open up the day before. They asked to look at my portfolio (I happened to be going home that weekend so I could pick it up), and by the end of the week they offered me a job.

So my best advice is to pray! And aside from that, try to narrow it down to jobs you think you'd find enjoyable, or close enough to home to work, etc. I'd say rank them, too, from most desirable to least desirable.

Applications. You will grow to hate them. Fill out so many, that it looks like you are carrying around stacks of books. Another thing to take in mind, somtimes you gotta take a crappy job while looking for a better one. (If you have car payments or somthing) Praying is also a big plus. And talk to your friends, see if any can help you get a job where they work. A certain Gypsy once did this for me.

If you've had previous jobs, Boink! would write up a resume' and put it on Monster.com or other sites. If you've never had a job before, Boink! would do what everyone else said. Grabs tons of applications! You could also look for job fairs. Boink! worked for Blockbuster Video a number of years and they always seem to be hiring. Look for a corporate store, not a franchise. They have a great customer service training program that other jobs look favorably on. Could help your future resume'. Just a thought.

shatterheart wrote:Another thing to take in mind, somtimes you gotta take a crappy job while looking for a better one. (If you have car payments or somthing)

TRUE. You can't be too picky. You are the one in need of a job, you are not graceing employers with your presence. Make a list of all the places you are instrested in working, and then go get the applications. Fill them out ASAP and when you return them, try to call ahead and find out when the MANAGER will be there, and give them DIRECTLY to the MANAGER. They can very easily get lost in the shuffle otherwise, belive me.
After about a week, if you have not heard back, CALL and FOLLOW UP. Again, talk directly to the MANAGER and tell them your name, that you turned in an application, you are very excited about possibly working (whever it is) and that you are following up.
If things don't go well, and you don't get your first, seccond, or even twenty fifth pick, its time to get more drastic. Go ANYWHERE you would REMOTELY consider working. If you have payments to be made, all that really matters is the money, not if you like the job. Obviously that is ideal, but ideal doesn't always happen. I had a job for over a year that I didn't like, but I needed it and it taught me very much. In fact, I probalby would not have learned as much if I had gotten a job I wanted right off the bat.

shatterheart wrote:And talk to your friends, see if any can help you get a job where they work.

That is how I got one of my jobs now. Connections are priceless. Talk to any and everyone and let them know you are terrific worker and would absoutly LOVE to work at ________.

Good luck! Prayer is always a good thing, but don't be lazy either!

Bump to fix last posted flag. Good luck with the job hunt ... I remember those days. -_-

Certain types of jobs you can start by volunteering part time. Work hard, be cheerful, prove yourself reliable and don't be afraid to occasionally ask your supervisor "So, when you gonna hire me?"

I'm not sure if things are similar in the US, but here are my two cents:

1. Pray.

2. Check newspapers and/or websites for suitable positions. If you have friends who can introduce you to firms, even better. You can't always find a job that matches you needs / wants exactly. So set yourself a target range.

3. Prepare your resume. You may need a few different versions to emphasise your different strengths / skills. I am not telling you to lie, but to present it so that your resume will match the requirements of the kind of job you're looking for.

4. Apply by sending your resume and writing a cover letter. State clearly why you want this job, tell them why you think you are suitable, and express genuine interest in waiting to hear from them.

5. Do not be discouraged if you do not get any feedback even after sending 20 applications. In my experience so far you get about 1 reply even 25 applications (or maybe it's just my luck?).

This is my 6th year in the workforce .. I've been out of work twice already, due to a company closure and budget issues with another one, but God looks after us.

6. Pray again.

All the best.

some things that have worked for me:

vollenteer or do a unpaid internship first. if you are a diligent woker, they may hire you as paid staff. If they don't, you have somthing to put on your resume.

getting the resume right is also crucial. If you can, ask for help from a parent, etc. when i did mine, my dad (who has a crazy awesome resume) helped me a ton to know how and what to put on the resume.