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[Another new name Sue]

I agree with Kachina. You need to be more proactive.  I know it's hard when you are working. 

Good luck. 

[muttmom]

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@Annabellethecat66 wrote:

My son-in-law owns over 64 Dunkin' Donuts.  He'd say the same thing.

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Wow, that's a heck of a lot of Dunkin Donuts.  I remember the commercial about the poor guy who made the donuts.

[daisyk]

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@Snowpuppy wrote:

Try Indeed and Linkedin if it's safe for you to be public with your job search. Meaning you won't get fired for looking.

Monster was pretty useless and there can be creepers on Linkedin so be cautious about posting a photo or responding to those you don't know.

I got a second pre-paid cell phone and used that for my search. If someone called on that line I knew it was a potential employer. Costs only a few bucks at WM. Also, use a professional sounding but disposible email. 

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The second pre-paid phone is a fantastic idea! I don't like giving my regular cell out because I like to use it for family and close friends only.

[daisyk]

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@DiscountDiva wrote:

Yeah Annabellethecat I always send a thank you note. YOu know what is enraging to me? And I'm not exaggerating; it enrages me. When companies do not even bother to let you know that the position has been offered to someone else. Please, please, please spend 15 seconds and send an email letting me know.

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I was just thinking the other day how you don't get the "thanks but no thanks" replies anymore. Not like the old days. Even in the old days it was only certain companies that did that. It was nice though.

[TootyJane]

I'll second the "second pre-paid cell phone" and the disposable email ideas!!  Thank you for posting. 

[Deb1010yetagain]

Try www.opportunuityknocks.org    It's just for nonprofits.  A few other tips:

*  customize your cover letter for each job.  open with the job you are applying for and how you found out about it.  Then bullet out your specific experience/training/education that address what they're looking for.  Close wirh a suggested follow-up.

*  get to the interview a few minutes early.  Come prepqred with research you did on the organization and a list of questions.  Make eye contact, smile and give a FIRM handshake.

*  Get business cards from everyone you interview with and send a HANDWRITTEN thank-you that day that restates your interest and why you're perfect for the job.

[JBKO]

Well let's see: i have had 4 in person interviews and 3 phone interviews. I have turned down 2 other interviews because of the pay. I have applied to about 100 jobs.

[JBKO]

Hi everyone. I have been doing my research and what has really stuck with me is the fact that you should tailor your resume to each job. That is what I am doing. Please wish me luck and provide me with any additional tips. Thank you all for your help.

[Toppers]

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@DiscountDiva wrote:

Hi everyone. I have been doing my research and what has really stuck with me is the fact that you should tailor your resume to each job. That is what I am doing. Please wish me luck and provide me with any additional tips. Thank you all for your help.

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Hi DiscountDiva,

I think that there is some great information in this thread, regarding job information.

I agree with what Kachina said, and with what Deb10 said.

I think that your local job center can be a good resource to use for job resource info.

They usually have job hunting resources and references there, like resume and cover letter info., and offer other kinds of job information, like Kachina mentioned in her post.