job-hunting 1.2 or, HELP!
The company I interviewed with called me back for a second interview; I passed.
Usually, once I get interviewed, I can get the job offer; getting the interview is the hard part. I know finding a job can take a while—isn’t the average 3 months? Still, though, I wish I could shorten the search. Am I missing something? Here’s a list of the steps I’ve taken so far; please, if you have any further suggestions, ideas or what-not, contact me. How did you find your job? If you’ve helped hire at your company, what tips can you offer?
1. Posted my resume online at Monster, Careerbuilder, HotJobs, ChicagoJobs, Craigslist and my school’s e-recruiting site.
2. Checked (and checking) those websites daily for updates, applying for anything that interests me.
3. E-mailed my former profs, asking for connections.
4. Web-researched companies I’m interested in and sent my resume via e-mail or snail mail (sometimes in response to a posting, sometimes not)
5. Created an online portfolio that contains writing samples, a brief bio, and more in-depth info about my academic program.
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A publishing company in the suburbs got my resume and called today to set up an interview.
Source: Monster.com
On Thursday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m., I’ll be meeting with the editorial director and some other eds. The position, associate editor of an organization which publishes three national magazines, is in what’s considered a niche/trade industry: the subject matter revolves around construction, machinery, and IT departments.
On the plus side, it’s a casual work environment, 30 minutes away, offers benefits, and boasts a “competitive salary.” I’ve done some light research on the company–good so far, printed extra copies of my resume and writing samples, and will put together a packet or two later.
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I received my first callback from job-hunting this week.
Source: Craigslist.org
Someone from the outplacement company in Chicago got my resume and called to discuss the editorial position they are filling. The job is full-time, in the Loop, and involves editing resumes for laid-off employees: not my first choice of job, but I would do it.
Problem? The salary starts in the mid-20s, and the company offers no benefits. Considering health insurance alone would take a big chunk of my pay, I’d barely make enough to survive. Pass.
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