How do I find a job?

[Kerr]

Hi all.

Title says all. I have literally no idea. I am 24 years old, and the closest thing I have ever come is two internships. The reason for this doesnt matter and not really relevant to my current predicament. Its not just me being lazy, though, I really want a job. But I just cannot understand the process of finding one. And I am honestly a bit scared of it. Does anyone have any advice?

Take care,
Kerr

 

[Willamena]

There are competency quizzes you can take to find out what you'd be good at.

 

[Quintessence]

I would start by registering with a local temp agency. Only stick with temp agencies that treat you with respect and as an individual with career needs. I visited a couple temp agencies in my area and one was significantly more professional than the other in terms of how they treated me. Guess which one I went with?

 

[Daemon Sophic]

What is your background training?
Do you have a college degree, or some specific higher level of training? If so, then in what field(s)?
What were the internships in?

 

[Kerr]

What is your background training?
Do you have a college degree, or some specific higher level of training? If so, then in what field(s)?
What were the internships in?

I have studied programming (webb programming to be specific) at the university. Not sure it is what I actually want to do, tbh. I first applied for an IT security program, but we where only two or three people that applied so it was cancelled. So I of course had to find something else, which became the webb programming thing. Never got my exam due to even further complications and because I made a rather stupid choice. Before that I went to our equivalent to high school. I think thats what its called it english, anyway, its what comes after the 9:th grade. In any case I went to the "NV" education program, which was dedicated to natural science. I went out with 1/3 of the highest grade, 1/3 of the almost highest grade and 1/3 of the normal grade. On paper I am very well educated, I just dont feel like I am.

My interships where completely unrelated to my education. The first one was a part of a government sponsored program and placed me in a "wholeseller" (not sure if thats the actual english term, I used google translate to get it) company that worked with candy. Had to quit prematurely because I didnt like it there and it affected my mental health in a negative way. Wasnt anything wrong with the company or the people that worked there, though, they where great. It was all about me.

In any case the second internship it was at a library. It was a bit boring but I liked it there and I stayed for five months or something like that. That internship was also government sponsored.

 

[Kerr]

There are competency quizzes you can take to find out what you'd be good at.

Do you know of any?

 

[Kerr]

I would start by registering with a local temp agency. Only stick with temp agencies that treat you with respect and as an individual with career needs. I visited a couple temp agencies in my area and one was significantly more professional than the other in terms of how they treated me. Guess which one I went with?

The bad one ?

Didnt even know that existed, will have to check it out I guess.

 

[Quintessence]

Yeah, temp agencies can help you build experience on your resume and sometimes temporary positions you get with them can lead to long term jobs. The job I'm currently working is temp, but it has the potential to lead to more opportunities within the company if I stick with it.

Temp agencies differ in what they specialize in. Some specialize more in finding manufacturing/labor jobs, others in more tech/skilled workers. Just ask them if they tend to get clients related to your skill set.

 

[Daemon Sophic]

If you are able, and willing to put in a lot of "leg work" (walking/riding/driving) from place to place to place, all day, day after day, then you can go and/or phone various work-places around your town (and other towns) that might have the kind of jobs you think you would like; even if they don't have 'help wanted' signs out.
Dress well, smile, be polite, and carry a 1 or 2 page resume.
Most places will turn you away at the door, but a few might sit you down with a manager and chit-chat about their jobs and your skills.
It might give you a better idea about career paths (and what schooling/classes you should get), and it could also lead to a full job interview (on the spot, or weeks later).
This technique is sometimes referred to as "dry calling", and if you are jobless, it can be done while you are waiting for the temp agency to call you.
Many workplaces will hire from within a certain subset of applicants, and so they won't necessarily put out any kind of notice that a job is about to open, but if they know a relatively competant and driven person is looking, and they have your telephone number......

 

[Wirey]

Are you willing to provide false alibis for money? Can you drive a getaway car? Did you ever do prison time? Do you think you could horsewhip a busload of nuns?

 

[England my lionheart]

Have a CV professionally made and post it on something like Post Job Resume,Jobs in USA,UK,Canada,Work Overseas,Free Postings and let employers find you.

 

[Kerr]

Have a CV professionally made and post it on something like Post Job Resume,Jobs in USA,UK,Canada,Work Overseas,Free Postings and let employers find you.

Would that site work in Sweden as well? Or rather, for someone living in Sweden (wouldnt mind working abroad)?

Are you willing to provide false alibis for money? Can you drive a getaway car? Did you ever do prison time? Do you think you could horsewhip a busload of nuns?

Nah, my concience tends to get in the way of doing things like that .

If you are able, and willing to put in a lot of "leg work" (walking/riding/driving) from place to place to place, all day, day after day, then you can go and/or phone various work-places around your town (and other towns) that might have the kind of jobs you think you would like; even if they don't have 'help wanted' signs out.
Dress well, smile, be polite, and carry a 1 or 2 page resume.
Most places will turn you away at the door, but a few might sit you down with a manager and chit-chat about their jobs and your skills.
It might give you a better idea about career paths (and what schooling/classes you should get), and it could also lead to a full job interview (on the spot, or weeks later).
This technique is sometimes referred to as "dry calling", and if you are jobless, it can be done while you are waiting for the temp agency to call you.
Many workplaces will hire from within a certain subset of applicants, and so they won't necessarily put out any kind of notice that a job is about to open, but if they know a relatively competant and driven person is looking, and they have your telephone number......

Thats a great idea, but I dont think I could pull it off... it seems a little scary to me. Ok, not a little, it seems quite scary. But I suppose I can try and remember it for the next time I move into the city (I live on the country side right now and there isnt much work here, at least not the kind I am educated for).

Yeah, temp agencies can help you build experience on your resume and sometimes temporary positions you get with them can lead to long term jobs. The job I'm currently working is temp, but it has the potential to lead to more opportunities within the company if I stick with it.

Temp agencies differ in what they specialize in. Some specialize more in finding manufacturing/labor jobs, others in more tech/skilled workers. Just ask them if they tend to get clients related to your skill set.

Ok, thanks .

 

[Reverend Rick]

My advice is to network. Everyone is reading the wanted ads and even more are on line looking for work. Let everyone you know that you are looking for work. Go to as many get togethers as you can, go anywhere there are people you know.

 

[Kerr]

Sorry for not responding earlier. Have more questions. I got this phone call before. It was about possibly getting a job. But someone has to return from their vacation first so now I have to wait for them to come back before I can know more. Should I just wait or search for more jobs?

Also, since I am educated for web programming, would it be a good idea for me to make my own site? It could show a possible employer what I can do, after all.

 

[Kerr]

My advice is to network. Everyone is reading the wanted ads and even more are on line looking for work. Let everyone you know that you are looking for work. Go to as many get togethers as you can, go anywhere there are people you know.

Yeah, thats a good idea.

 

[England my lionheart]

Quote:Kerr

Would that site work in Sweden as well? Or rather, for someone living in Sweden (wouldnt mind working abroad)?

That was just an example,i was thinking that maybe they had something simmilar in sweden,if not maybe theres a hole in the market for one .

 

[Kerr]

Should I stop searching for other jobs if someone contact me and shows interest?

That was just an example,i was thinking that maybe they had something simmilar in sweden,if not maybe theres a hole in the market for one .

I am a member on a site where you search for jobs. But another one couldnt hurt .

 

[England my lionheart]

Should I stop searching for other jobs if someone contact me and shows interest?


I am a member on a site where you search for jobs. But another one couldnt hurt .

I think you should carry on searching,if someone or a company shows interest thats good but its always good to have a choice so you are not in the position of having to accept the first offer they make.

 

[Kerr]

I think you should carry on searching,if someone or a company shows interest thats good but its always good to have a choice so you are not in the position of having to accept the first offer they make.

Ok, thanks .

Would it be a good idea to make a website? I am after all educated to make them and it could show a potential employer that I at least can make them.

 

[tjackson]

You should register on all recruitment sites and read all the job related ads in paper.