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Halifax, can you seriously please, please, pretty please, hire me? Anywhere? I love you, but right now you’re a little frustrating. I can’t enjoy you if I don’t have the money to stay here! —Tired of Keeping a Smile on My Face While Being Rejected
This article appears in Jun 2-8, 2011.
19 Comments
If you have a marketable degree that is in demand, there are likely plenty of jobs. Our company just hired a bunch of BSc graduates in research and development. Mind you some were scientists and the others were engineers. No arts degree types needed.
http://www.forces.ca/en/home/
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/Intro-eng.aspx
Look at us, assuming they want the site in English Avast!
Liar. Teletech hires BSc AND BA graduates, Sebastard!
lol…meh, they want it en Francais, let THEM hit the button. We gave them 2 excellent resources, I think that’s enough lol
hire you, fuck , you have to have a few qualifications put up for someone, to even think of you. unless of course, you are looking to be the mayor of halisux. then you need fuck all, just big empty pockets, and asshole ideas.
..in my brief time in Hali..i found getting a gig the most difficult..of any city i’ve been (and i’ve been everywhere)…
I hear you, OP. I’ve been on the job hunt for 2 months. It sucks getting rejected. Just hang in there and keep being persistent.
A bunch of straight people for sebastian to pretend are gay.
send me a resume OP, I’ll see what I can do.
vblue902@live.ca
Two months? I know someone who had an MLIS and couldn’t find anything around here for two years and a bit. Ended up moving to another province to find work.
🙁
People will harp on this, but it really can and does work: go to temp agencies and recruitment firms in general. Market yourself and network through these outlets and request “informational interviews” from people who would be your supervisors in the industry you’re in.
You’re just like the rest of us: we all need someone to give us a break and then we’re on our way. 🙂
Good luck and keep on keepin’ on. I know you want to scream when people tell you this (because I was in your position last year), but you WILL find something!!!
“I’m good at art and math. Designing new things is fun. I want to be an architect!”
“I write well and current events fascinate me. I’m going to be a journalist, and if that doesn’t work out, I’ll be a technical writer or something!”
Why do people think this way? Why do they feel entitled to a job, even if they put no effort whatsoever into researching the job market and assessing the supply vs. demand for gainful employment.
I don’t know if this is OP’s situation, but a lot of job hunt stress is avoidable. High school kids should be encouraged to go to college and learn a trade, not automatically shuttled off to university. Let the impetus to go to university come from within. Really, what do you plan on doing with a degree in comparative religion, unless you’re competitive enough and incestuously academic enough to become a prof?
Well… in my experience on the job hunt you can’t find a job here unless you know someone. I know several people who have no experience, no schooling, but manage to get a great paying job because they know someone in the company. Its a ridiculously scary fact. You better start networking by kissing someone’s ass so they get to know you … trust me it will be easier for you then. — Good Luck —
joey makes some good points and firecat understands…nepotism runs rampant in ns http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2…
Well, PK.. I’m not sure what that person did for 2 years to support themselves without a job, but I actually have to support myself. No EI or social assistance for me… so 2 months feels like a long, long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfkvPnjb9hs
They worked min wage-type jobs, unfortunately.
I’m having trouble snagging a job that pays slightly more than minimum 🙁 🙁 I might have to branch out and apply at fast food places until I find something better. It’s really bad for my self-confidence. Lol.. oh well, it’ll make me appreciate my next half-decent job more.
I’ve got news for you, nepotism runs rampant EVERYWHERE, not just here in NS. And it’s been that way since Christ was a cowboy. This is not new information. It’s all who you know and who you impress, (And by ‘impress’ I don’t mean chapping your lips on somebody’s ass, either)I’m not saying that you don’t need qualifications to land a good job, although some can get away without having any. What I’m getting at is take your schooling/qualification/training/experience and network it. Get it out to as many people as possible. Don’t limit yourself to a few “I’d-love-to-work-there” places and accept the fact that you may have to apply at/for a less than desirable position first. Get that foot in the door. Keep abreast of events that could provide you with a golden opportunity to get your name out there, (Chamber of Commerce mixers come to mind as one example-these are GOLD mines of opportunity for a prospective job-seeker)As PK said, temp agencies and job placement programs are a good way to network as well. If you have the luxury, you can, most times, pick and choose the temp position that’s available for one that is inline with your chosen field. If, however, you just need cash, you can’t afford to be picky. In the meantime, while you are waiting for a reply, it’s imperitive that you keep your qualifications current. It’s also a perfect chance to take further training to help “flesh out” your resume. As well, stay informed as to what is happening in your chosen field. Is there a new technology being looked at? Is there a change in operating procedures? etc, etc. Arm yourself with knowledge. The more you know and can apply to your job hunt, the more attractive you’re going to look to an employer. Barring all this, I believe I posted a link to the CF recruiting website, (always looking for people, especially trained ones. Depending on the position and your existing quals, there may be a signing bonus in it for you. Not to mention free schooling, etc.)
And Mel posted a link to the job bank. Also a good resource. Both are definately worth checking out. I wish you the best of luck.