Seeking Advice Anyone ?

Flimits reminds us of all of the challenges facing individuals when they try to break into the workforce regardless of the occupation. Given your location and interests another perspective is being offered. Research local companies you might be interested in. Research the company inside and out, knowing as much about them as the owner or the board of directors. Follow the typical channels for employment through public relations. Wait about two weeks and gain access to the public relations office. Tell the receptionist you are there to apply for a job and will wait until someone is available to visit with you. Because of your interest and research, you should know the acceptable dress code and dress appropriately. This ensures you are not undressed or overdressed. Visit with the receptionist and get as much information about the company as you can. She is the key to getting to the next level. Be prepared to do the same thing the next day, and everyday afterwards until they are tired of seeing you and will interview you.

Be honest with your interests and what you can provide the company. PR personal look good when they can find the ideal employee. Most companies want someone that can think outside the box and this approach will demonstrate this trait to them. Do not limit your options, just tell them you chose their company because of the information you researched. As you gain entrance into the company you will find your skills and how you can benefit the company. Once you are inside the door, they will provide the education.

The moral of the story, you do not know your value to society until you enter the workforce. As long as you are open minded and willing to learn, opportunities will present themselves. My sister stared as a receptionists, and is now the head of an IT department in a major US corporation. A brother started as a designer of kitchen cabinets and now sells IT products for HP. I started as a millwright, turned to education/part time scrapper, and retired from education and now serve as a consultant for salvage operations.



You never know where life will lead you. Be open to leaning and create a network. Do not think you will meet your parents lifestyle out of the gate. The best advice I received was decide what you want to do and move to where you can do it, or decide where you want to live and find a way to make a living. Do not burn bridges, keep an open mind, and follow your heart. The point is, very few of the individuals on the forum could have predicted there present situation ten years ago. Good luck and keep us posted.