What are the different ways people are finding a job these days?

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I can only imagine how difficult it might be. You probably have to be pretty savvy with computers and cellphones to find one on line, which I am not and probably a lot of people have trouble finding work via cyber space. I am just curious how people get hooked up with employment and wonder if that may be part of the reason there are so many openings because it's so difficult. I will start a pole below and read your opinions as well. Maybe Y'all can get some new ideas. A💡 idea (lightbulb moment) 🙂

FunkyMonkee · Accepted Answer

One of the last 6 jobs I got was via the internet. Apparently, I'd contacted this guy a year or so before and he said he'd get in touch with me if he needed my help. I DO recall him saying that but I don't recall anything else about how I got in touch with him or what was said. So, one day, he writes me back to ask if I'd still be interested in helping him out with a project. I said I did, so, he sent me the script of all the lines he wanted me to say and I went about recording the 16 different voices he needed to have them say those lines, edited them on the computer and sent him the collection of MP3's I made from them and he used them all in his movie.
Otherwise, it's either ads in the papers, word of mouth, signs in the window, or through various temp agencies. A few times it was just me going to that place and asking for a job. A couple times, I tried to create my own businesses. If I can ever get the basement cleaned out, I hope to do that again, soon.
One place you can look is Craig's List, that's where I got the movie jobs.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I look at Zip Recruiter. I have gotten a few interviews but no job yet. At least you get notified if somebody looked at your application. I also look at HigherEd. com. I got a job from that 3 years ago.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have been renting office space from another attorney for 10 years. He had surgery in November and I volunteered to keep his practice going while he was recuperating. When he returned to work, he was so grateful that he offered me a job.

My girlfriend moved from her hometown to mine to live with me. She went to my office everyday because it was better that her staying at home and being alone. The other attorney need someone for a clerical position, he already knew her, and he liked her, so he offered her the job.

It is an extreme example of networking.

Surely · Answer

I would appear in person to inquire about a job.  I my area you fall over help wanted signs and the newspaper have several job offers in them. Just need the desire to work and be a responsible person!

888theGreat · Answer

They are not. If you believe unemployment numbers Gov't is giving out , I have a bridge in space I will see you. No cashiers here and no stockers in stores. No fast food workers either. Just bartenders and hostess jobs.

Redstang88 · Answer

Online job websites, never takes me more than a few days to find something if I need it

LadiesFavoriteToy · Answer

Well im a pipe welder and I have never used my resume at all. I pull out my credentials certs and qualifications.

Dan4you · Answer

LinedIn is outsanding for this.

douride2 · Answer

I got my last job through someone I know.

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