Where are all the jobs

All I know is that when I re-do my resume, I'm letting Shelly and Mango do it.

I love you, but I would just as soon have a root canal, maybe two, before I ever did another resume for someone.

But, I will review yours if you want.
Just not for commas though. I stink in that department.

I love you, but I would just as soon have a root canal, maybe two, before I ever did another resume for someone.

But, I will review yours if you want.
Just not for commas though. I stink in that department.

You're a doll. I don't have any immediate plan to look for anything different--until I'm moving about 750 miles east. ;-) But, I'll definitely keep your kind offer in mind!

I don't have any immediate plan to look for anything different--until I'm moving about 750 miles east.

Here's one suggestion: Start writing your resume for your impending "dream job" now.

First, pull up a few job descriptions on the web and see what type of experience and skills the job requires. Next, bang off a bullet on each item you can address with your current skills/experience. Finally, for each skill/experience you don't have, write a "to do" list and set to work filling in the gaps.

For example, if you currently are a store clerk and you want to work at a bank, you can pretty much knock off cash handling, sales, etc. But say the job requires you to be proficient in Excel and to have knowledge of banking regulations. You can begin by self-teaching on Excel and then apply the skill as a volunteer at church. Additionally, you can sign up for a banking class at a local college. Needless to say, if you're wanting to work in banking you've gotta have fairly decent credit and be able to be bonded, so you need to keep your nose clean or clear up discrepancies well in advance of applying for the job. (Well, you get the picture.)

Banging out a decent resume for a future dream job is more a matter of "Ready, Aim, Fire" as opposed to the "Ready, Fire, Aim" process that is pretty prevalent today.

PS: If you think writing a resume is a b*tch...just be glad you're on the receiving end of a stack of 'em. :roll:

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I've had my resume prepared and tweaked for years for the same job that Tom Hanks has in the movie BIG, but no bites yet.

I've had my resume prepared and tweaked for years for the same job that Tom Hanks has in the movie BIG, but no bites yet.

Never lose hope, Mangy.

Here's one suggestion: Start writing your resume for your impending "dream job" now.

First, pull up a few job descriptions on the web and see what type of experience and skills the job requires. Next, bang off a bullet on each item you can address with your current skills/experience. Finally, for each skill/experience you don't have, write a "to do" list and set to work filling in the gaps.

For example, if you currently are a store clerk and you want to work at a bank, you can pretty much knock off cash handling, sales, etc. But say the job requires you to be proficient in Excel and to have knowledge of banking regulations. You can begin by self-teaching on Excel and then apply the skill as a volunteer at church. Additionally, you can sign up for a banking class at a local college. Needless to say, if you're wanting to work in banking you've gotta have fairly decent credit and be able to be bonded, so you need to keep your nose clean or clear up discrepancies well in advance of applying for the job. (Well, you get the picture.)

Banging out a decent resume for a future dream job is more a matter of "Ready, Aim, Fire" as opposed to the "Ready, Fire, Aim" process that is pretty prevalent today.

PS: If you think writing a resume is a b*tch...just be glad you're on the receiving end of a stack of 'em. :roll:

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Good advice, Shelly. I don't exactly have a dream job. My dream job is walking on the beach every day. But what you say is so true. Thanks.
p.s. I do read stacks of resumes from time to time-don't even get me started. And really don't get me started on people who come to fill out an application and don't even bring a pen.

is there anywhere in blue mountain beach hiring?