What should i do now that i lost my chance to find for another job?
I chose to work graveyard shift in my aunt’s internet cafe after i graduated College temporarily while i was looking for work. But then time flies so fast,i got distracted with my work since i have a great co-worker that made me enjoy my work so much.But now,my co-worker has quitted her job & i am left on my own & transfer to dayshift.I feel i am doomed since I feel i have wasted my chances to find a job bec. i will have no more spare time to find a job in the day bec.im on duty now.I feel so trapped with no way out.Is there any hope for me?I feel so down with strict boss, low salary & loneliness… but i am hoping that the company i applied last month would finally hire me but i feel expecting from it seemed hopeless too…now i am starting low of myself,my joy & confidence has shattered & start to feel uncomfortable with many people around esp with dealing with customers. please i badly needed some good advice,& please be nice…tnx
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:36 pm
I am sure you get a day off on occasion.
Go to the local Unemployment Office (State) and see what they might have open. Work on your resume and get it out to various companies you have interest in. You have to play to win (just like the lottery). Sell yourself. You didn’t say what field you graduated from in college. If you want to work in that field scan the want ads and see if there’s anything in that line of work you could send your resume. A stamp works on mail when you physically can’t be there. Never say never and don’t get discouraged. You might think you are at a dead end but you have an entire life before you. Don’t procrastinate. Get out there and sell yourself. You treat your customers how you would want to be treated yourself. There are other jobs (VA hospitals, local clinics, etc. who would love to have your computer skills! Think positive.
Meow Meow >^^<
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October 3rd, 2011 at 12:36 am
Princess,
Don’t get down on yourself. It’s a tough job market right now and a lot of people are feeling down about their job prospects.
You have not blown your chance of finding a new job by working the day shift. The days of hunting for a job by going door-to-door are over. Today, most companies post their jobs online and accept only online inquiries (no phone calls, no drop-ins).
You work in an Internet cafe. Use your free time and breaks to surf the Web for new job opportunities. Buy yourself a newspaper and check out the classifieds while you pull shots.
Also, talk to your customers. Most of them have jobs or are being supported by someone who does. Ask what they do and where they work. Ask if they enjoy it. Be cautious and respectful of your current workplace, boss and co-workers. Don’t go so far as to ask if they’re hiring unless you’re sure no one will overhear you.
Don’t say negative things about your current job to customers. They don’t want to hear it, and no one wants to recommend a “negative Nellie” to their boss.
If a customer asks if you’re looking for a new job or tells you their company is hiring, tell them you aren’t actively looking but would be interested in exchanging contact information so you can learn more about the job. I’d recommend getting a Yahoo! email address (you can set it up and check it at work or on your cell phone if you don’t have a computer).
Finally, you will certainly have off-days which you can use to search for jobs and go to interviews. If an employer wants to interview you on a day that you have to work, ask if they can move the interview to your off day, or if you can interview during your lunch break or after your shift.
Recruiters understand that you have a job and that you are not free to interview at any old time. In fact, recruiters prefer to hire people that already have jobs. They figure, if someone else wants you, you must be good.
Keep your head up Princess. You’ll find a new job. It’ll just take a little creativity and a bit of hard work.
I’m a career coach at Careersthatdontsuck.com
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