To: Yaelle
where i got my job... Posted on 08/02/2009 9:28:37 PM PDT by Cindy
Here's the good news: We have this thread that will keep on growing. Here's the bad news: Not everyone knows about this thread.
So, enough of this chit-chat; let's look at jobs and careers. Start here now.
Thank you Yaelle for starting your thread.
A GREAT idea.
Thanks for the post
MICHIGAN:
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http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-35/1254408615153470.xml&coll=7
“Help wanted: on-call firefighters”
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Kalamazoo
BY REBECCA BAKKEN
You’re very welcome Readinabluestate.
where i got my job... Thanks to Chode for posting this job info on another thread.
I reposted it here in post no. 165.
WEST VIRGINIA:
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=W.+Virginia
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http://www.wvmetronews.com/index.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=32501
09/22/2009
“Help Wanted”
MetroNews
Welch, McDowell County
SNIPPET: “Hiring will start early next year for the new federal prison facility in McDowell County. “
thx... great resource for real jobs without a fee or middleman.
You’re welcome and thank you Chode.
Yep, no fee...just free.. by Freepers on FreeRepublic.com.
b2rl
CALIFORNIA:
SNIPPET - QUOTE:
http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/employment.php
Job Fair
Work at a ski resort this winter ! Our 2009 winter job fairs are scheduled for Oct. 3 at Bear Mountain and Oct. 17 at Snow Summit.
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are looking for fun, dedicated and hardworking individuals to fill full-time and part-time winter seasonal positions. Big Bear Mountain Resorts offer employment for all levels of qualifications, inside and outside. Employee privileges and benefits include:
Free skiing and snowboarding at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Discounted rental equipment
Free and discounted lessons
Optional mini-medical plan
Free skiing and snowboarding for immediate family (including grandchildren)
Employee Mixers
Discounted Food
Discounts in retail shop
Contact the Big Bear Mountain Resorts Employee Services office at
(909) 866-5766 ext. 141 or email them at: jobs@bigbearmountainresorts.com.
Winter Applications, Positions, and Pay Rates
Contact the Big Bear Mountain Resorts Employee Services office at
(909) 866-5766 ext. 141 or email them at: jobs@bigbearmountainresorts.com.
Current Winter Openings
MAINE:
http://www.wmtw.com/jobs/index.html
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http://www.wmtw.com/money/21292288/detail.html
“PlumChoice To Create 125 Jobs In Maine
Company Opening New Office In Scarborough”
POSTED: 8:52 am EDT October 14, 2009
UPDATED: 6:36 pm EDT October 14, 2009
SNIPPET: “SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A Massachusetts-based company that opened shop in Maine has already started hiring and training technicians, with plans to hire 125 workers by the end of the year.”
ARIZONA:
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=Arizona
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http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/10/12/daily41.html
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9:27am MST | Modified: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 5:03pm
“Direct Alliance hiring 300 in Tempe”
Phoenix Business Journal
SNIPPET: “Direct Alliance is adding 300 inside sales and account management positions through the end of the year at its Tempe outsourcing business.”
SNIPPET: “Job fairs are scheduled Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the facility, 8123 South Hardy Drive. Benefits include flexible scheduling, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.”
Are you looking for a job as an OFFICER?
Start here:
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-officer
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&q=officer
SOUTH CAROLINA:
http://www.wyff4.com/jobs/index.html
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http://www.wyff4.com/news/21297022/detail.html
“BMW Adding 700 Jobs in Spartanburg County”
POSTED: 4:06 pm EDT October 14, 2009
UPDATED: 5:14 pm EDT October 14, 2009
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. —
SNIPPET: “Even if you missed today’s job fair you can still apply online at www.mau.com”
NORTH DAKOTA:
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http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=34711
“Small Business Hotspot | Video”
Andrew Keller
10/14/2009
SNIPPET: “Thinking about starting a business? A new report released by CNN Money says among small metro areas, Bismarck-Mandan has claimed the number two spot for launching a small business.”
Blog:
http://franchisingonsite.blogspot.com/2009/10/franchising-pros-and-cons.html
Monday, October 12, 2009
“Franchising Pros and Cons”
http://www.wtnzfox43.com/Global/story.asp?S=11300312
“Recognize and avoid ‘work at home’ scams”
Updated: Oct 13, 2009 08:55 AM EDT
By Diane Hamilton, Ph.D
“Retirement jobs for 55-plus job seekers”
Hi Cindy,
First, I’d like to thank you for doing a yeoman’s job on this thread. It’s a wonderful resource you’ve created here.
I’m 56, and have been running my own business(es) for close to 15 years now. I’m a construction professional, specializing in sheet metal and metal gutter systems.
Things have gotten downright ugly in the construction trades these last few years. A lot of my fellow contractor friends are near to throwing in the towel, and trying to find another way. I’m hurting just as badly as they are.
Having been my own man for such a long time now, I’m not real keen on trying to re-enter the job market. I honestly don’t believe that I can make the same level of income working for someone else, as I have done working for myself.
I get up every morning still feeling like I’m “in business”, and that I can always make a sale to keep the bills paid. That’s gotten harder, and harder to do over the last three years.
I’ve have to make a living. I’ve got a wife and four young children depending on me to make it go right. Mostly, my problem is in getting the word out to enough people about my services, to keep our income at sufficient levels.
My question is this: is there a thread posted at FR where small business people are promoting their services? I’m not sure if this is the proper thread for me to do that, although it’s the same thing as looking for work.
Thanks for any help.
WF
From your post, Windflier said in part: “I’ve have to make a living.”
That is the rub.
I remember one year I was unemployed.
There was no “perfect” job for me.
I worked 4 part times jobs (temporary) at one point and 1 very low paying job which included benefits until I did get hired at the job I wanted. I did all this while going to college at night.
I can’t say I could do that again (I felt like I had a caffeine buzz for quite awhile), but I can say that even in my old age and skills; I could work for someone again if I ever needed the money.
Well enough about me, let’s see what I would do if I were in your shoes.
First, I would advertise my business in throw-away new papers. I would make a web site for my business and post it up on the internet and add it to Google right away. (http://www.google.com/addurl ).
I would post a video on youtube, motionbox, dailymotion, liveleak regarding your business.
I would hand out flyers where legally allowed to and post my business card/flyer in areas where that option is available.
I would go down to your local unemployment office and see what the job binders/bulletins have to offer.
OH AND GREAT NEWS — maybe. Home remodeling is the in thing these days. More people are electing to stay close to home and home improvement/remodeling is the big thing. There may be a niche in there for you.
I hope that helps a bit.
Cindy
I would go work for someone as a side business until your own business has all the business it can handle.
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