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I'm having difficulty in landing a job offer, which was never an issue in the past. I've extensive IT experience and great provisor test scores. I'm current on technology, due to part-time experince since I stayed home with my kids.
In the past, I would get jobs fast and easy. The interviews were a breeze. I think it's very competative out there, and the companies are looking for an EXACT fit. With each interview, I'm getting better and more relaxed, but it's STILL so disheartening.
I'm in PA near Philly. So, there's plenty of great companies out here. I'm just rusty (old fashion buzz words! ), and it shows on my interviews. I do pass the technical aspect of the interviews, but then something doesn't click with the managers. I believe I know now and will be more prepared, in the future. The good thing is that I'm getting my foot in the door, just need to get the other one in, too.
Do you have a warm, friendly, outgoing, confident personality? That is what really sells, along with skills. Among people vying for the same job with the same skills, the personality is what gets the job.
As you can see from this forum you're certainly not alone, not that that's any help but at least it goes to show that it's not a direct reflection on your capabilities. We're seeing the same thing here in the islands and it's very dispiriting. Our job market here is even more limited than on the mainland and in the past year I've had to say goodbye to several old and dear friends who've lost their jobs and have had no choice but to go to the mainland where their chances might be a little better. Good luck to you!
I'm in PA near Philly. So, there's plenty of great companies out here. I'm just rusty (old fashion buzz words! ), and it shows on my interviews. I do pass the technical aspect of the interviews, but then something doesn't click with the managers. I believe I know now and will be more prepared, in the future. The good thing is that I'm getting my foot in the door, just need to get the other one in, too.
Interviewing is something that you have to practice like everything else in life. When I knew I'd be getting laid off I began applying for jobs right away, and went on a couple of interviews for jobs I wasn't planning on taking even if they had been offered, just to scrape off the interview cobwebs.
I'd suggest asking a friend to conduct mock interviews with you. Get a book on interviewing from the library and have the friend ask random questions from the book. That way you'll feel more at ease in the actual interview, and can have answers to some of the tougher questions already prepared.
annerk has some good tips. LOL--love the 'scrape off the interview cobwebs.'
joybeing, I feel for ya. I'm in the same boat as you are & it's not easy. I'm definitely getting better at interviewing, too. You really have to step it up a notch in this economy.
If you have anyone who can practice mock interviews with, I'd do that. It has helped me. I also have 2 books I've used---"Job Interviews for Dummies" by Joyce Lain Kennedy & my favorite "101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions" by Ron Fry. I've also used About.com & searched "job interview questions" & found some great stuff there, too.
Most important thing is to be confident. Make the employer want you & know that you have the skills & qualifications to do the job.
Joy, I am in the same boat. I stayed home for years and only had one job since we moved here (from another state).
The economy in the Northeast, particularly Northern New England is not very good (never is, honestly). I know there were more jobs when we moved up here in September 07 than now. I remember getting 2 or 3 calls for every 10 resumes.
If you can, try and take as many interviews as possible. Also try and volunteer. Getting out of the house is vital.
Joy, I am in the same boat. I stayed home for years and only had one job since we moved here (from another state).
The economy in the Northeast, particularly Northern New England is not very good (never is, honestly). I know there were more jobs when we moved up here in September 07 than now. I remember getting 2 or 3 calls for every 10 resumes.
If you can, try and take as many interviews as possible. Also try and volunteer. Getting out of the house is vital.
As Summer approaches the librarys seem to be calling for volunteers. That at least gets you a reference and some job experience (even if its no pay).
Not where we live. All the elderly work at the libraries (which suck here, by the way). Vermont is heavily into having very old people work (they can't afford to retire).
I believe half the problem with this state are all the older workers who STILL have to work long after people their age in other places have retired to Florida or wherever.
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), and it shows on my interviews. I do pass the technical aspect of the interviews, but then something doesn't click with the managers. I believe I know now and will be more prepared, in the future. The good thing is that I'm getting my foot in the door, just need to get the other one in, too.
