hey guys its me the "apprentice"

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So im still on my employment quest. i have sent out about 30 resumes. And not 1 phone call or email. i even applied to the utility company. Will someone just trust me!!! I can do the work!!!!::grin:
 
I think work is very slow right now. I used to live near your area of CT and I know the market it primarily residential, so that may account for the trouble you are having finding work.

You may have to ride out the winter and by the time spring comes, things will pick up again and you may find a a job.
 
FWIW, sending out resumes in a gunshot approach won't necessarily yeild the best results for your job hunt. I don't know if you're otherwise employed or not, but if you aren't, you really need to start personally visiting shops and shaking hands.
 
mdshunk said:
FWIW, sending out resumes in a gunshot approach won't necessarily yeild the best results for your job hunt. I don't know if you're otherwise employed or not, but if you aren't, you really need to start personally visiting shops and shaking hands.
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Yup, you have to get out there and visit the shops face to face meeting.

Resumes are fine, if they asked you to submit one, otherwise they become recycle paper.
 
Yep, you will need to go apply in person. The reality of this is, if a resume showed up on my desk with out the owner of this resume in the lobby, it would go in the "out files".

In the construction industry resumes have a place but, a face to face meeting will go much farther.

Roger
 
You have sent out resumes, but have you gone out to talk to any contractors. Some will not even look at a resume sent in the mail or email, you have to get out to them. Yesterday there was several jobs posted on hotjobs.com for southern CT, or is this what you want, someone here to get the job for you.
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hey guys its me the apprentice

hey guys its me the apprentice

mdshunk said:
FWIW, sending out resumes in a gunshot approach won't necessarily yeild the best results for your job hunt. I don't know if you're otherwise employed or not, but if you aren't, you really need to start personally visiting shops and shaking hands.
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I agree with Marc
You have to sell yourself
Its hard to remember when I looked for a job but I know I got jobs from company's that were not advertising just by showing up and asking about a job. Be yourself and if your any good it will work out.
Good luck and I'm sorry your having trouble. If you were in N.C. I would work you. Semper Fi
 
The face to face approach is a wise tactic. It is harder to disregard a person than it is a piece of paper. The last guy my company hired had been calling and dropping by for months. His persistence paid off.
 
Yes, being there in person is the best way to land a job. It allows the owner or whoever does the hiring to evaluate you and perhaps ask questions on the spot.
In the past, I never landed a job out of the paper...to much competition...I would just start calling from A to Z in the phone book to see if anyone was at least accepting applications. If they were, I was on the road.
As a matter of fact, as soon as my broken ribs heal, I will be making them phone calls again myself.

Good Luck...
 
wirebender said:
In my younger days, I went as far as to show up on job sites and strap on my tools and tell the lead man I had to have a job.
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I haven't seen a job in years where there was anyone on the site who had the authority to make a hiring decision (or a firing decision FTM, which raises a whole other issue about foreman authority today).

On the extremely rare times when the owner might actually be there they'll still send you to the office to fill out all the paperwork before you can actually start.
 
I Should say, I Consider all Resumes.faxed, emailed. And Yes even hand delivered.
 
BryanMD said:
I haven't seen a job in years where there was anyone on the site who had the authority to make a hiring decision (or a firing decision FTM, which raises a whole other issue about foreman authority today).

On the extremely rare times when the owner might actually be there they'll still send you to the office to fill out all the paperwork before you can actually start.
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My younger days were a while back. Things were different, there was a recession going on and company owners were on the job with their tools on. At least here in Texas they were.:D
 
JONATHAN20 said:
So im still on my employment quest. i have sent out about 30 resumes. And not 1 phone call or email. i even applied to the utility company. Will someone just trust me!!! I can do the work!!!!::grin:
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Someone mentioned a while back the benefit of hanging around supply houses at the start of day, as a way to meet potential employers, get the buzz on who is hiring, etc. Have you tried that? e/m
 
Energy-Miser said:
Someone mentioned a while back the benefit of hanging around supply houses at the start of day, as a way to meet potential employers, get the buzz on who is hiring, etc. Have you tried that? e/m
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I hear that suggestion from time to time on the 'net, and I am a little suspicious of that idea for a few reasons:
  • I've never seen anyone try it, and I would think they were a little weird if I did see it.
  • If someone did try that at one of my supply houses, they may well be asked to leave
  • Persons with hiring authority aren't necessarily the one's at the supply house getting material
  • I'm in a hurry when I'm at the supply house, and don't really have the time for a chat w/anyone.
 
if i were you, i would hit the bricks early in the morning like around 7:30 or 8:00 and go from shop to shop and meet the bosses, fill out apps, shake hands and all that stuff. worked for me.
 
mdshunk said:
I hear that suggestion from time to time on the 'net, and I am a little suspicious of that idea for a few reasons:
  • I've never seen anyone try it, and I would think they were a little weird if I did see it.
  • If someone did try that at one of my supply houses, they may well be asked to leave
  • Persons with hiring authority aren't necessarily the one's at the supply house getting material
  • I'm in a hurry when I'm at the supply house, and don't really have the time for a chat w/anyone.
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I'm one of those who made a suggestion *like* that.

The key point I attempted to make was to use the experienced countermen as a source of information on what is going on among the different EC's that buy there; (edit) and get the names of likely EC prospects to call.

1) Who may have posted an advert for help there.
2) Who has actually commented that they are needing or looking for help.
3) Who might appear to need help (disordered buying is a big clue).
4) An EC in there might overhear your conversation and talk to you or direct you to another EC.

I've personally had success with all four of these examples.

edit: It will work better for a guy who actually has experience and who can talk to people.
 
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Energy-Miser said:
Someone mentioned a while back the benefit of hanging around supply houses at the start of day, as a way to meet potential employers, get the buzz on who is hiring, etc. Have you tried that? e/m
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I've never thought of that. I can tell you that if someone was at the supply house I visit, looking sharp and alert spoke with clarity and did not have alcohol on his breath, I would have a serious heart to heart discussion and if I had room, give him a try.
 
You need to take your resume in hand. Put on some mildly worn Carharts. Go to each shop ask to speak to whomever does the hiring. Have all your contact, phone numbers, prior job history in hand. Bring your social security card to in case they hire you on the spot.
 
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