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Web editor/writer/proofreader looking in L.A.
Hi all!
I'm Lary Crews. My resume is available at www.larycrews.com
or here, in text:
Lary Crews
lary.crews@gmail.com lary.crews@ymail.com
Resume website: view link
Personal blog: view link
Web Content Writer/Editor/Researcher/Proofreader
Los Angeles CA 18 years on the Internet
While it's true I did not help Al Gore invent the Internet, I have worked on the web since 1990. I am a writer, editor, researcher, proofreader and photographer with singular expertise in grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading web content. Computer user since 1983. Online since 1989.
WORK HISTORY
10/2005 - 5/2008 Writer/Researcher i4cp Inc Seattle WA (Salary: $38k)
I am, by temperament, a self-sufficient, self-motivated worker but I love functioning on a team devoted to a common goal. With the team at think tank i4cp, I learned to be effective in a fast-paced atmosphere with colliding deadlines and to schedule my time efficiently.
I was the primary writer/editor of my six critical HR issues and worked with marketing, graphics, sales and IT. We supplied our member firms (typically Fortune 500 companies) with superlative encapsulated research on HR best practices in their business sectors. (The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) is the world's largest private network of corporations focused on improving workforce productivity.)
I was the resident authority on Flexible Work Arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing and flextime. I also managed the Mental Health in the Workplace, Substance Abuse, Relocation, Health Promotion and Wellness and Work Ethic and Attitudes knowledge centers.
Daily, I read my collected research, analyzing and choosing articles that would most benefit our members. I would then recapitulate the article in two paragraphs with proper APA citation and – after editing and proofing – I would place it online at www.i4cp.com. We created these “continuous update” summaries weekly, covering issues in all six of our Knowledge Centers. In addition, I wrote three published Highlight Reports – Benefit Trends, Retirement Benefits and Flexible Work Arrangements. These 25-page reports were published both online and in paper editions.
(Note: i4cp was formerly known as the Human Resource Institute.)
1/200-8/2005 Developer/Owner/Operator Hollywood HQ Burbank CA (Salary: $40k)
I owned and operated my own Internet retail company selling books, CDs, DVDs and Hollywood souvenirs on Amazon.com and eBay. I wrote our advertising and listing copy, created and maintained our website, and supervised the product procurement, online listing, ordering, shipping and customer contact departments. We grossed an average $75,000 a year with a net of approximately $45,000 annually. I reluctantly closed HHQ to move back to Florida to care for my 84-year old mother.
8/1993-12/2000 Online Writing Instructor America Online Vienna VA (Salary: $35K)
Over 7 years, via AOL’s Online Campus, I taught more than 4,000 students how to write their first novel, meeting with them in a virtual classroom twice a week. We AOL teachers lead the way in the use of interactive chat scripts to teach our classes. We paved the way for future E-learning classes. We used organized chat rooms, monitored message boards and extensive Email to teach our students.
“Lary was one of the most popular teachers in what was a very early offering in the online classes’ space on AOL. He managed to work within what was one of the earliest online course-ware offerings, patched together from our standard community technology, and was consistently praised by the folks running the program, and even managed to be noticed by the earliest chroniclers of the adventure that was AOL.” June 20, 2008
Paul Hyland, Producer, America Online
10/1983-3/1998 Freelance Writer Sarasota FL (Income: from 22K to $45K)
I pursued a full-time freelance writing career, writing more than 1,000 magazine articles/columns, mostly for business magazines, which were hot at the time. Noted for my ability to pick up the technical argot of clients quickly and effectively, I wrote radio, television and magazine ad copy for a half-dozen local advertising agencies. I was Managing Editor of the Sarasotan Quarterly glossy city mag and the Florida Business Journal bi-weekly tab newspaper.
While freelancing, I taught workshops at 40 writers conferences and put on my own day-long writing seminars a half-dozen times. I was the keynote speaker at the Romance Writers of America National Convention in Kansas City in 1992 and have served as an emcee on two dozen occasions through the years. In addition, I wrote four published books (two of which are still in print) and appeared on local television more than two dozen times promoting my books. Two of my books –Kill Cue and Extreme-Close-Up - have been reprinted and are available from Amazon.com.
EDUCATION
BA in Journalism with a minor in Theater
Kent State University Kent/Ravenna OH
I'm Lary Crews. My resume is available at www.larycrews.com
or here, in text:
Lary Crews
lary.crews@gmail.com lary.crews@ymail.com
Resume website: view link
Personal blog: view link
Web Content Writer/Editor/Researcher/Proofreader
Los Angeles CA 18 years on the Internet
While it's true I did not help Al Gore invent the Internet, I have worked on the web since 1990. I am a writer, editor, researcher, proofreader and photographer with singular expertise in grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading web content. Computer user since 1983. Online since 1989.
WORK HISTORY
10/2005 - 5/2008 Writer/Researcher i4cp Inc Seattle WA (Salary: $38k)
I am, by temperament, a self-sufficient, self-motivated worker but I love functioning on a team devoted to a common goal. With the team at think tank i4cp, I learned to be effective in a fast-paced atmosphere with colliding deadlines and to schedule my time efficiently.
I was the primary writer/editor of my six critical HR issues and worked with marketing, graphics, sales and IT. We supplied our member firms (typically Fortune 500 companies) with superlative encapsulated research on HR best practices in their business sectors. (The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) is the world's largest private network of corporations focused on improving workforce productivity.)
I was the resident authority on Flexible Work Arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing and flextime. I also managed the Mental Health in the Workplace, Substance Abuse, Relocation, Health Promotion and Wellness and Work Ethic and Attitudes knowledge centers.
Daily, I read my collected research, analyzing and choosing articles that would most benefit our members. I would then recapitulate the article in two paragraphs with proper APA citation and – after editing and proofing – I would place it online at www.i4cp.com. We created these “continuous update” summaries weekly, covering issues in all six of our Knowledge Centers. In addition, I wrote three published Highlight Reports – Benefit Trends, Retirement Benefits and Flexible Work Arrangements. These 25-page reports were published both online and in paper editions.
(Note: i4cp was formerly known as the Human Resource Institute.)
1/200-8/2005 Developer/Owner/Operator Hollywood HQ Burbank CA (Salary: $40k)
I owned and operated my own Internet retail company selling books, CDs, DVDs and Hollywood souvenirs on Amazon.com and eBay. I wrote our advertising and listing copy, created and maintained our website, and supervised the product procurement, online listing, ordering, shipping and customer contact departments. We grossed an average $75,000 a year with a net of approximately $45,000 annually. I reluctantly closed HHQ to move back to Florida to care for my 84-year old mother.
8/1993-12/2000 Online Writing Instructor America Online Vienna VA (Salary: $35K)
Over 7 years, via AOL’s Online Campus, I taught more than 4,000 students how to write their first novel, meeting with them in a virtual classroom twice a week. We AOL teachers lead the way in the use of interactive chat scripts to teach our classes. We paved the way for future E-learning classes. We used organized chat rooms, monitored message boards and extensive Email to teach our students.
“Lary was one of the most popular teachers in what was a very early offering in the online classes’ space on AOL. He managed to work within what was one of the earliest online course-ware offerings, patched together from our standard community technology, and was consistently praised by the folks running the program, and even managed to be noticed by the earliest chroniclers of the adventure that was AOL.” June 20, 2008
Paul Hyland, Producer, America Online
10/1983-3/1998 Freelance Writer Sarasota FL (Income: from 22K to $45K)
I pursued a full-time freelance writing career, writing more than 1,000 magazine articles/columns, mostly for business magazines, which were hot at the time. Noted for my ability to pick up the technical argot of clients quickly and effectively, I wrote radio, television and magazine ad copy for a half-dozen local advertising agencies. I was Managing Editor of the Sarasotan Quarterly glossy city mag and the Florida Business Journal bi-weekly tab newspaper.
While freelancing, I taught workshops at 40 writers conferences and put on my own day-long writing seminars a half-dozen times. I was the keynote speaker at the Romance Writers of America National Convention in Kansas City in 1992 and have served as an emcee on two dozen occasions through the years. In addition, I wrote four published books (two of which are still in print) and appeared on local television more than two dozen times promoting my books. Two of my books –Kill Cue and Extreme-Close-Up - have been reprinted and are available from Amazon.com.
EDUCATION
BA in Journalism with a minor in Theater
Kent State University Kent/Ravenna OH
Looking for a job in clear lake area
I have a Sales personality, even tho i'm open to most anything i am posting my resume here hope it will help me. would like to find a job in the clear lake area.and also move there.
thanks
DAVID L. McCAMMON
201 Sue st.
Houston,Texas 77009
(832) 605-8505
SUMMARY
Experienced sales professional with strong ability to target specific markets in order to create, develop, and maintain a solid and secure customer base. Skilled in presentations for client groups. Administrative strengths include staff recruitment, training, supervision and daily office management. Recognized among peers from within a diverse, contact network as an observant, perceptive, and highly motivated, representative. Possess a positive, creative, and dynamic attitude in order to motivate and lead people to accomplish stated objectives and meeting deadlines.
WORK EXPERIENCE
S. G. Price Pipe Organs, Houston, Texas (2000 - to present)
Service Technician – Responsible for ,the general maintenance and fine tenement of musical pipe organs, including total restoration of the interior and exterior instrumental organ pipes.Houston customer base includes prominent, large congregational churches such as: Second Baptist, St. Martins Episcopalian, First Baptist, Tallowood Baptist, and many more.
Texas Blanket Company, Houston, Texas (1997 -2000)
Operations Manager – Manage daily customer service operations for equestrian, dry cleaning company. Provide direct, on-site customer service to local ranch communities. Other duties include: Invoicing, payment collection, bookkeeping, data entry, and quality control. Texas customer account base: Deshazer Farms, Paradise Farms, Gray Wolf Farm, Pet Smart, Charlotte Saddlery, J.W. Marks, & Country Musicians Lyle Lovette & Clay Walker.
Janitorial Supply Sales, Houston, Texas (1990 – 1997)
Sales Executive – Developed in-depth knowledge of customer and business requirements to gain competitive advantage. Lead sales and campaign activities by executing strategies and tactics to foster business growth. Contributed to a highly successful company by increasing existing, client base by 50%. Assisted with preparation of bid proposals for commercial clients. Researched, reviewed, and analyzed information about competitors’ products and services to improve competitive position and secure customer commitments.
Direct Auto Sales - Houston, Texas (1983 – 1990)
Sales Specialist - Pre-owned automobiles. Successfully recognized customer buying practices, requirements, and needs. Expert on negotiation strategies and techniques. Provided excellent responsiveness to all objections in order to achieve win-win solutions and increased revenue for company. Performed daily, weekly, and monthly administrative tasks – marketing plans, reports, and sales documents. Served as a commissioned, Notary Public.
Hou-Tex Fan & Lighting, Houston, Texas (1981 – 1983)
Retail Sales Manager – Performed general, customer service duties, and maintained marketing displays. Managed daily sales transactions, monitored and tracked sales trends. Maintained inventory control to comply with monthly budget. Ensured superior customer service. Promoted to Sales Mgr. in ~6 months.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACTIVITIES
United States Air Force – Transportation Squadron Division (1969-1973)
Graduated C.H. Milby High School, Houston, Texas
Skilled in use of Personal Computer – MS Word application & hardware maintenance
Some College--Christian Life College--Wise Counsel completed corse
Gifted Musician – Singer, Composer, Guitar Player for 25 years
Active member of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas – 17 years
Served as Missionary team member to Mexico & South America
Social Director for community-wide, multi-denominational, events in greater Houston area
Hobbies: Chess, Dancing, Swimming, Biking, Bowling, Volleyball, & Ping Pong
thanks
DAVID L. McCAMMON
201 Sue st.
Houston,Texas 77009
(832) 605-8505
SUMMARY
Experienced sales professional with strong ability to target specific markets in order to create, develop, and maintain a solid and secure customer base. Skilled in presentations for client groups. Administrative strengths include staff recruitment, training, supervision and daily office management. Recognized among peers from within a diverse, contact network as an observant, perceptive, and highly motivated, representative. Possess a positive, creative, and dynamic attitude in order to motivate and lead people to accomplish stated objectives and meeting deadlines.
WORK EXPERIENCE
S. G. Price Pipe Organs, Houston, Texas (2000 - to present)
Service Technician – Responsible for ,the general maintenance and fine tenement of musical pipe organs, including total restoration of the interior and exterior instrumental organ pipes.Houston customer base includes prominent, large congregational churches such as: Second Baptist, St. Martins Episcopalian, First Baptist, Tallowood Baptist, and many more.
Texas Blanket Company, Houston, Texas (1997 -2000)
Operations Manager – Manage daily customer service operations for equestrian, dry cleaning company. Provide direct, on-site customer service to local ranch communities. Other duties include: Invoicing, payment collection, bookkeeping, data entry, and quality control. Texas customer account base: Deshazer Farms, Paradise Farms, Gray Wolf Farm, Pet Smart, Charlotte Saddlery, J.W. Marks, & Country Musicians Lyle Lovette & Clay Walker.
Janitorial Supply Sales, Houston, Texas (1990 – 1997)
Sales Executive – Developed in-depth knowledge of customer and business requirements to gain competitive advantage. Lead sales and campaign activities by executing strategies and tactics to foster business growth. Contributed to a highly successful company by increasing existing, client base by 50%. Assisted with preparation of bid proposals for commercial clients. Researched, reviewed, and analyzed information about competitors’ products and services to improve competitive position and secure customer commitments.
Direct Auto Sales - Houston, Texas (1983 – 1990)
Sales Specialist - Pre-owned automobiles. Successfully recognized customer buying practices, requirements, and needs. Expert on negotiation strategies and techniques. Provided excellent responsiveness to all objections in order to achieve win-win solutions and increased revenue for company. Performed daily, weekly, and monthly administrative tasks – marketing plans, reports, and sales documents. Served as a commissioned, Notary Public.
Hou-Tex Fan & Lighting, Houston, Texas (1981 – 1983)
Retail Sales Manager – Performed general, customer service duties, and maintained marketing displays. Managed daily sales transactions, monitored and tracked sales trends. Maintained inventory control to comply with monthly budget. Ensured superior customer service. Promoted to Sales Mgr. in ~6 months.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACTIVITIES
United States Air Force – Transportation Squadron Division (1969-1973)
Graduated C.H. Milby High School, Houston, Texas
Skilled in use of Personal Computer – MS Word application & hardware maintenance
Some College--Christian Life College--Wise Counsel completed corse
Gifted Musician – Singer, Composer, Guitar Player for 25 years
Active member of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas – 17 years
Served as Missionary team member to Mexico & South America
Social Director for community-wide, multi-denominational, events in greater Houston area
Hobbies: Chess, Dancing, Swimming, Biking, Bowling, Volleyball, & Ping Pong
Work at Home -- I Do --
I am posting this again.
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For Disabled People, here is web site -- this company has places like the IRS, etc. You must get probably some form signed by your doctor. They will even help you get a computer and give you training: Company is NTI.
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I work for Cloud 10, Call Center (I answer tech support questions for Comcast) -- I started April 23, 2008 and am still there. I am now Tech Support for Comcast High Speed Internet. No, I did not have any experience at this type of work. My computer experience is so, so. But they do train you to help the customer with their internet problems. The pay is low. $8.50 hour and $9.00 hour after two months. You are considered an employee but there are no benefits except the benefit of not leaving your home. I work 30 hours a week. Some people work 20 hours a week.
The two websites have new jobs everyday. Some are professional. But review the web site and you will see all types of jobs.
Remember never to pay any money if they ask you for it. I have never been asked for a dime. I get my pay through direct deposit.
I did hear on the news today that the job market was very bleak. Teens could not find a job because adults were taking these jobs they normally would do when school is not in session.
I wonder how USA can keep taking in immigrants and cannot provide simple jobs for the people who already are here.
I did see where they extended unemployment for 13 weeks starting July 7, 2008.
I sometimes open a room on Paltalk (www.paltalk.com) where people can come in and talk or can text chat -- vent their feelings. I find that not too many people are interested. They say they want a job but when I offer help, they do nothing. And then I see them in other sites like Frugal and they complain they lost their job and I had given them all this information. I guess they would rather make nothing than $8.50 hour. Well, helps put gas in the car, so my husband who fortunately still has his Union job.
Good luck to all. I find these websites, WahBoom and Rat Rebellion to be very good and has lots of work at home jobs you can review and if interested, apply to.
If you really want to work, you can. I am living proof; as I found a job working at home.
If you are disabled, here is another web site, read and investigate this. Of course, you will have to document your disability by a doctor and there are jobs, like IRS, etc. that are hiring.
Good luck to all. Any questions, just click on my name and I have my email on ENON's page. Paltalk is a simple download, you can text chat or if you have a mic, you can talk.
EllenClaire
Minneapolis, MN
view link
view link
For Disabled People, here is web site -- this company has places like the IRS, etc. You must get probably some form signed by your doctor. They will even help you get a computer and give you training: Company is NTI.
view link
I work for Cloud 10, Call Center (I answer tech support questions for Comcast) -- I started April 23, 2008 and am still there. I am now Tech Support for Comcast High Speed Internet. No, I did not have any experience at this type of work. My computer experience is so, so. But they do train you to help the customer with their internet problems. The pay is low. $8.50 hour and $9.00 hour after two months. You are considered an employee but there are no benefits except the benefit of not leaving your home. I work 30 hours a week. Some people work 20 hours a week.
The two websites have new jobs everyday. Some are professional. But review the web site and you will see all types of jobs.
Remember never to pay any money if they ask you for it. I have never been asked for a dime. I get my pay through direct deposit.
I did hear on the news today that the job market was very bleak. Teens could not find a job because adults were taking these jobs they normally would do when school is not in session.
I wonder how USA can keep taking in immigrants and cannot provide simple jobs for the people who already are here.
I did see where they extended unemployment for 13 weeks starting July 7, 2008.
I sometimes open a room on Paltalk (www.paltalk.com) where people can come in and talk or can text chat -- vent their feelings. I find that not too many people are interested. They say they want a job but when I offer help, they do nothing. And then I see them in other sites like Frugal and they complain they lost their job and I had given them all this information. I guess they would rather make nothing than $8.50 hour. Well, helps put gas in the car, so my husband who fortunately still has his Union job.
Good luck to all. I find these websites, WahBoom and Rat Rebellion to be very good and has lots of work at home jobs you can review and if interested, apply to.
If you really want to work, you can. I am living proof; as I found a job working at home.
If you are disabled, here is another web site, read and investigate this. Of course, you will have to document your disability by a doctor and there are jobs, like IRS, etc. that are hiring.
Good luck to all. Any questions, just click on my name and I have my email on ENON's page. Paltalk is a simple download, you can text chat or if you have a mic, you can talk.
EllenClaire
Minneapolis, MN
Downsized
I look young, think young, act young and believe in the power of the mind.
I am looking to take my skills and talents into either, speaking, training, or some type empowerment type of work.
I have a lot to offer and the next generation really needs help, they have not been trained on numerous people skills and etiquette.
I am looking to take my skills and talents into either, speaking, training, or some type empowerment type of work.
I have a lot to offer and the next generation really needs help, they have not been trained on numerous people skills and etiquette.
looking for work in all the 'wrong' places!
Hi!
I just joined this group. I'm part of the 'over 50' generation. I moved to the Orlando, FL, area 2 years ago after my son, a deputy sheriff, was killed in the line of duty. My sister-in-law told me that jobs were a dime a dozen in FL! Boy! was she wrong. I have only been able to get occasional temp jobs. I've done everything I know to try to get a job--posted resume on numerous on line job banks, signed up with temp agencies, answered ads from newspapers & internet, etc....I tried networking with the few people I know in Central FL but only 2 people were willing to help me but that did not land me any jobs. My last job interview lasted all of 7 minutes--I know my age had something to do with it because the phone interview was so positive.
I have over 15 years experience as a tech editor, proposal (grant) coordinator, and proofreaderin addition to office management. But my 'skills' are my greatest asset--very organized and pay attention to detail--I 'see' the big picture in projects. That's what made me such a good prop coordinator. When I was the president of the local support group for families who had a law enforcement line of duty deaths, other survivors were very impressed with my ability to organize meetings, social events, newsletters, etc and my attention to detail.
I have to work since I have used all my savings during the last 2 years. I have no money to invest in any work at home job or training.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Turtlelady in Orlando
I just joined this group. I'm part of the 'over 50' generation. I moved to the Orlando, FL, area 2 years ago after my son, a deputy sheriff, was killed in the line of duty. My sister-in-law told me that jobs were a dime a dozen in FL! Boy! was she wrong. I have only been able to get occasional temp jobs. I've done everything I know to try to get a job--posted resume on numerous on line job banks, signed up with temp agencies, answered ads from newspapers & internet, etc....I tried networking with the few people I know in Central FL but only 2 people were willing to help me but that did not land me any jobs. My last job interview lasted all of 7 minutes--I know my age had something to do with it because the phone interview was so positive.
I have over 15 years experience as a tech editor, proposal (grant) coordinator, and proofreaderin addition to office management. But my 'skills' are my greatest asset--very organized and pay attention to detail--I 'see' the big picture in projects. That's what made me such a good prop coordinator. When I was the president of the local support group for families who had a law enforcement line of duty deaths, other survivors were very impressed with my ability to organize meetings, social events, newsletters, etc and my attention to detail.
I have to work since I have used all my savings during the last 2 years. I have no money to invest in any work at home job or training.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Turtlelady in Orlando
I got a phone call about a job
Ok, here's the scoop. It's working as a customer service rep for a cable company, however.....and there is always something amiss lol, the hours are horrible, I would get out of work at around 10pm or midnight, depending on what shift they decide to give me, plus, it is working in a sales environment where you have to meet quotas weekly which if you don't meet them it affects your pay. My guess would be, if you don't meet the quotas, out the door you go, I don't want to put myself through that. I've been thinking alot about it, I haven't phoned the lady back yet, but geeez, don't any employers hire 9-5 anymore? Plus I would have to work Saturdays or Sundays too, my choice, in addition to M-F.
I phoned another place today, the lady is going to give my name to the one in charge. It's in the medical field, where I would prefer to be so wish me luck. I hope something comes from that one.
I phoned another place today, the lady is going to give my name to the one in charge. It's in the medical field, where I would prefer to be so wish me luck. I hope something comes from that one.
Can you Help?
Ok so here we go. I work from home and I love doing it. Now I have a favor to ask. I want to see if there is a way that I can set a goal and reach that goal. The goal that I am wanting to set is for me to get at least 20 people to a webcast all within about a weeks time maybe 2 weeks. It don't matter to me if you don't join. I am just trying to see if I can get 20 people that want to help me reach my goal. And yes it would be a plus to get 1 or 2 to join.
The requirements for this goal is to
1. You have to at least want to work from home.
2. Be over 18 yrs old.
3. Give me a valid phone # so I can call and set up the webcast.
4. Watch the webcast. That means when I set you up you need to show up, stay for the whole thing, and answer the phone after the webcast and tell me what you think.
There will be no pressure to join. I Promise. I will be very polite with you and I ask the same in return. If you can help me with this you can contact me at www.thewhycircle.com/bethlord fill in the contact us info page, or E-mail me at skywatcher1973@yahoo.com. Put in the subject line YOUR 20. If you go to the website put YOUR 20 in the how did you hear about section. Thank you so much in advance. Beth
The requirements for this goal is to
1. You have to at least want to work from home.
2. Be over 18 yrs old.
3. Give me a valid phone # so I can call and set up the webcast.
4. Watch the webcast. That means when I set you up you need to show up, stay for the whole thing, and answer the phone after the webcast and tell me what you think.
There will be no pressure to join. I Promise. I will be very polite with you and I ask the same in return. If you can help me with this you can contact me at www.thewhycircle.com/bethlord fill in the contact us info page, or E-mail me at skywatcher1973@yahoo.com. Put in the subject line YOUR 20. If you go to the website put YOUR 20 in the how did you hear about section. Thank you so much in advance. Beth
What if no one ever offers us a job
I've been thinking about this for awhile now, what if we 50+ apply for jobs, yet no one ever offers us one, then where do we stand? I've thought of having my own business, but you need money to do that and also the right idea, something that people want.
I just don't know these days, each day I feel even more frustrated. I had 2 job interviews at the same company the other day but not a call back, they hired someone else. I was very qualified for the position too having had around 8 years experience. I do everything right, I dress in a professional manner, a corporate suit for the interviews, my resume is well written, I had that critiqued. I am polite and gracious to those interviewing me and send thank you notes afterwards.
Often times I see receptionists at businesses with low cut tops on, their breasts partially exposed and I think, hmmmm, and I am not getting hired, but they are. I don't want to stoop to that but geeez, what are employers thinking? I know sexy sells with ads on TV, but in an office setting? Just wondering what is going through their minds. I am no prude, however, wondering if perhaps I am dressing too conservative.
I just don't know these days, each day I feel even more frustrated. I had 2 job interviews at the same company the other day but not a call back, they hired someone else. I was very qualified for the position too having had around 8 years experience. I do everything right, I dress in a professional manner, a corporate suit for the interviews, my resume is well written, I had that critiqued. I am polite and gracious to those interviewing me and send thank you notes afterwards.
Often times I see receptionists at businesses with low cut tops on, their breasts partially exposed and I think, hmmmm, and I am not getting hired, but they are. I don't want to stoop to that but geeez, what are employers thinking? I know sexy sells with ads on TV, but in an office setting? Just wondering what is going through their minds. I am no prude, however, wondering if perhaps I am dressing too conservative.
The Interviews are Starting to Come in
Well, after a long lapse in anything happening on the job front, I finally had two interviews yesterday and have one today. Both interviews yesterday ended up in second interview which will happen tomorrow. I am jazzed. One job possibility is outside sales with a trade magazine for Realtors. I was a Realtor for 10 years and this may be a great place to branch off. And, not age specific. Another one was with a department store. They hire all ages and they even wanted me for management or commission sales where I could make more money. Today, I go to a grocery store. I guess things start happening when you look in the right place. I hope to start my own business again, and these current job possibilities will give me some income while I do the work to start a new business. I am hopeful again. Thanks for the help in knowing where to apply for work as an older employee.
Perfectly Qualified
Hello to everyone, I have been a Realtor for the past 10 years and am still licensed in a state other than the one I just moved to. I have also gone to coaching school and worked as a life and business coach to Realtors. My challenge right now is that I have made a huge move to CA from NM (where I lived for 19 years). I have been working as a substitute teacher (because I am qualified to do that), but the work is not consistent. I need a job right now, and I am not sure how to effectively get one. I am not looking for a career move, just a job. I have never been in the situation of not being able to find work. I have applied online to numerous positions and I never hear anything back. I know I am perfectly qualified, but I am not being effective for some reason. Is it the age thing? I guess I would like to hear how others have solved this challenge. And, if you know of a job available in the LA area where I can use my customer service, organizational, coaching/teaching skills, I would be very open.
Thanks, Laurie
Thanks, Laurie
