Advice How to Go About Finding a Job

I would sign up for a bunch of temp agencies. That's what I've done the last 2 times I was laid off, and in fact, one found me my first job when I moved here. You don't have to do temp work, places like that will do temp-to-perm, and some even do direct hire. I always do temp-to-perm, that way if I don't like the company I'm not locked in.

A lot of companies get overwhelmed by ads on careerbuilder and stuff, and it's easier for them to go through a staffing agency where the people have been pre-screened and they're usually sent around 3 or so candidates, instead of hundreds to choose from.

M.:

Sit down and revise your resume. It's probably too long and doesn't read well. Or look professional enough.

Your name should be in the top center, e-mail address and phone number on it. Some people no longer include their street addresses - that's fine.
Ensure your contact information is correct.

Your education should be clearly listed.
The tools or systems you have used should be listed below that.
Your objective. It really does help when you list the company name you are looking at - it shows that you took the time to make the resume for THEM. You need to set yourself apart from the 10 or even 50 other people that are applying for the position.

When you apply for a position - don't just send your resume. LOOK and READ the position over - update your resume to reflect the experience that they are looking for.

Use active words.
State what you did. If it's a lead position - state succinctly in a bullet format how you worked and led in a team environment.
- Balanced cash drawers daily
- Completely trained 20 new employees on cash drawer procedures
- Service leader - coordinated and trained employees on how to meet customer needs

When you get a call or an e-mail - don't sound desperate. Show your skills and professionalism - even when you are under stress.

Your resume should only be two pages long. Go back 10 years. Show up to interviews on-time - if not early. Be prepared. Bring a copy of your resume with you. Do your research on the company so you know who you are talking to.

Join LinkedIn and get acquainted with people in your field.
There is so much more. Please feel free to PM me. I will be happy to look over your resume.

Good luck!

If you are applying for jobs that are outside of the hotel industry, make sure you customize your resume for each position. Try to capitalize on your skills that are transferable to other jobs and leave off anything that is specific to your old job.

Definitely apply to as many temp agencies as you can.

Maybe check out your local unemployment agency and see if they have any tips or seminars you can attend?

I wish you the best of luck! I know job searching can be extremely stressful.

First thing: Hubby NEEDS to apply for Unemployment right away. Being laid off does qualify you.
AND he needs to get letters of recommendations and references and their contact information.

Then, you also have to consider a job change. Even if that is not in your same field but which you/your skills would qualify you for.
And get on with a Temp agency.
Some temp agencies, if you are "full time" on assignment, they will also provide medical for their workers.

Then, meanwhile, look around for something more meaty.

Tell everyone you know or come into contact with, you're looking for a job. I know that sounds silly & I'm not the type to tell everyone my business but it works. I don't know if your kids are in sports , yet but that seems to be one of the best places to network. Good luck.

Have you tried an employment/job placement/temp agency? What about reworking your resume? Is it 1 page or less? You're supposed to have a resume for every industry/type of job you're applying for. Are you applying for any & every job you are capable of doing, regardless of the level or pay for the position? Or are you JUST apply for hotel management type jobs? Are there any telemarketing companies in your area, or call centers? In this economy, if you are that desperate, you can't afford to be picky.

Personally, I WOULD NOT apply randomly on a large employer's job website - you will go into a pool of thousands of other resumes and yours may never see the light of day. I did this endlessly & finally got with a placement agency & was employed (temp to perm) within a month. I had also completely retooled my resume & got more hits that way, as well, but I can't, however, recommend a placement agency enough. They do all the work for you.

It's time to go out of your comfort zone and start applying to places outside of you area if you are unable to find work in your field.

If there are not jobs there you have to look where there are more jobs. I know many people who move every few years to a new state because their company redoes their locations and fine tunes the business. Like moving all the credit card billing people to a place that is already set up with a call center and other office type stuff. They moved out of the refinery, that's right, the credit card billing section of this world wide business was between the refinery and R&D buildings. They are in a different state now but are more compartment friendly.

So sometimes it is in the families best interest to move and stay employed.

A local job search support group could you and your husband in your searches. This group is or will be organized in monmouth county

Www.nhnusa.org.

They also have a facebook and linked in group under neighbors helping neighbors usa.

You need to go where the jobs are. Check the larger companies in your area (better benefits). Go to their website. They usually post all job openings online. Most companies now just have you fill out an application online (many don't even accept resumes anymore. Fill out the application for whatever position you're qualified for, then, be sure to follow up with a phone call 2 days later.