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After a year of looking, I finally got a job!!!

That's great news in the current economic climate and working in a bakery sounds a lot better than some other places. I hope they allow you to take home broken or lop-sided buns/cakes and that it turns out to be a fun, enjoyable and rewarding environment to work in.

Good luck with your future plans, too; studying is a great idea and social work is an incredibly worthy career, but can be difficult, demanding yet very rewarding; well done and good luck on planning on saving for your future.

Cheers and good luck
 
Congratulations Prof. :)

You should be very proud you're already so responsible. I was a spoilt brat when I was 20. Someone like yourself definitely restore my faith in youth.
 
Congratulations on the job, I hope to be there soon. I have sent out over 500 resumes and have only gotten about 15 calls back, 10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2). It's a tough time for anyone right now and I just graduated with a B.A. from a good school
 
suburbia said:
Congratulations Prof. :)

You should be very proud you're already so responsible. I was a spoilt brat when I was 20. Someone like yourself definitely restore my faith in youth.
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I'm doin it to help my family financially. I don't wanna be homeless again. :(
 
wvuwhat said:
Congratulations on the job, I hope to be there soon. I have sent out over 500 resumes and have only gotten about 15 calls back, 10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2). It's a tough time for anyone right now and I just graduated with a B.A. from a good school
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why on earth would you only accept 2 of 10 interview offers?

I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company
 
dukebound85 said:
why on earth would you only accept 2 of 10 interview offers?

I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company
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Agree. This seems a bit odd if you want to find a job.
 
sushi said:
Agree. This seems a bit odd if you want to find a job.
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I applied for full-time mid-level jobs and was offered the chance to interview for part-time entry level jobs. Essentially, they liked me, but it wasn't for the jobs I was seeking.

brax.j said:
I'm not so sure that "good school" is as good as you think it is.
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While I agree it isn't the school with the best reputation, my degree program is pretty highly looked upon. It doesn't help that the area I'm in now has the biggest alumni membership outside of in state.
 
wvuwhat said:
I applied for full-time mid-level jobs and was offered the chance to interview for part-time entry level jobs. Essentially, they liked me, but it wasn't for the jobs I was seeking.
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Understand.

However, bear in mind that sometimes a part-time entry level job can lead to a much better position once you prove yourself. Of course this is not always the case as it depends on the situation.

And on a side note, interviewing practice can be useful as well.
 
Prof. said:
I'm doin it to help my family financially. I don't wanna be homeless again. :(
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That is very admirable of you Prof. :) You definitely have my utmost respect.

A friend of mine, who works with charities in Africa and India, were discussing how ungrateful and spoiled North Americans can be (I had brought up the subject of city workers here in Toronto striking. They're not anywhere near underpaid or overworked, and to cause such extreme inconveniences to the entire city at such hard economic times won't get them my support or sympathies.), and then I came across your post, and really-- it's just encouraging to know there are individuals like yourself out there.

I hope you and your family are at a more financially stable place right now, and you can concentrate more on your education.
 
wvuwhat said:
I have sent out over 500 resumes and have only gotten about 15 calls back, 10 interview offers (of which, I only took 2).
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dukebound85 said:
I would have accepted each and every one of them. You applied so it meant you were interested so I am confused why you would turn down a chance to get interviewed and for you to interview the company
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I have mixed feelings on that notion.

I've never been a fan of resume spamming - whenever I've had to look for a job I tried to match myself up to a position before I contacted the employer, then send a resume and cover letter (so they know more about me and can match me up to the right position, not entry-level). Last time around I ended up sending out about 10-12 resumes, got contacted by all of them, had six interviews and three offers.

Sending out 500 resumes would be more than I'd be able to keep up with, and if word got around that I was applying all over the place I'm afraid it would make me come across as desperate.
 
Tomorrow said:
I have mixed feelings on that notion.

I've never been a fan of resume spamming - whenever I've had to look for a job I tried to match myself up to a position before I contacted the employer, then send a resume and cover letter (so they know more about me and can match me up to the right position, not entry-level). Last time around I ended up sending out about 10-12 resumes, got contacted by all of them, had six interviews and three offers.

Sending out 500 resumes would be more than I'd be able to keep up with, and if word got around that I was applying all over the place I'm afraid it would make me come across as desperate.
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I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.
 
wvuwhat said:
I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.
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Understand. Makes perfect sense now.

Good luck with the job interviews. :)
 
Prof. said:
I now work at Jewel-Osco (supervalue to some of you) in Glen Ellyn, IL. I know it's not the most luxurious job, but during this economic recession/depression, money is money so I'm happy. :) I'll be in the bakery making cookies, bread, cakes, etc. Maybe I'll be able to eat the broken ones? :D

I'm 20, btw... for anyone who was wondering.

I hope to save up $2,000 for community college and $5,000 for my future car. :)
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Congrats.... a job's a job, right? Good that you have a plan for the future.

I've shopped at that Jewel..... it's on Roosevelt rd., right?
 
Surely said:
Congrats.... a job's a job, right? Good that you have a plan for the future.
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Thank you. :D
I've shopped at that Jewel..... it's on Roosevelt rd., right?
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HAHA yes! Did you used to live in Glen Ellyn/Wheaton?
kymac said:
aww.. what happened?
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It's a long, dark, depressing story. Let's just say my family and myself have been thru things no one should ever go thru.
suburbia said:
That is very admirable of you Prof. :) You definitely have my utmost respect.

A friend of mine, who works with charities in Africa and India, were discussing how ungrateful and spoiled North Americans can be (I had brought up the subject of city workers here in Toronto striking. They're not anywhere near underpaid or overworked, and to cause such extreme inconveniences to the entire city at such hard economic times won't get them my support or sympathies.), and then I came across your post, and really-- it's just encouraging to know there are individuals like yourself out there.

I hope you and your family are at a more financially stable place right now, and you can concentrate more on your education.
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Thank you, suburbia. :)
 
wvuwhat said:
I am desperate. I can't lie. I have 2 months of insurance left until I'm off my parents, free while I was in school. So, if I don't find something soon, I'll be paying 1000+ a month for my diabetes prescriptions. Hence, me not being able to take a part-time job with a company I want, because of the no benefit thing. If this weren't the case, I'd be working part-time for a company that I really wanted to work for.
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Wow...what kind of work are you looking for? Have you tried working with any recruiters?

I'll admit, the idea of losing your insurance sounds dire. Hopefully things will pick up for you pretty quick.
 
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