|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
|
OP
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412 |
 With the economy the way it is right now, alot of people have been able to find jobs using "unconventional" job searching methods. And by this I mean, not the usual online job search sites. Have you used any "unusual" job search methods to find a job? Thank you,
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,519
Chipmunk
|
|
Chipmunk
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,519 |
Hi Phenix, I write for lots of freelance online business writing agencies on my site, but you have to be careful what you quote for jobs - some of the globalized economies offer their 'writing services' for next to nothing! Lowers the rate for the rest of us quality native speakers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 184
Jellyfish
|
|
Jellyfish
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 184 |
some of the globalized economies offer their 'writing services' for next to nothing! Lowers the rate for the rest of us quality native speakers. I agree, and I wonder how people can hire some of the writers they do. Sure, it's cheap, but it makes the website look cheap, too, which of course reflects on the product or service they're selling. I often wonder if the website owner's English isn't so hot, and maybe he doesn't realize how bad the writing is! --Maria
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
|
|
OP
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412 |
 Hi Sandrabullock, thanks for taking the time to share  Fort Mcmurray is a city on the North of Canada in the province of Alberta. Lots of oil jobs there it is also the the place to go when you want to achieve something to find a job
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
|
|
OP
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412 |
 Hi BellaShorts, yep, the famous "outsourcing" nightmare that made my type of work (office support) ZERO (lol). But I "regrouped" and became OPEN to other options. Thanks for posting Hi Phenix, I write for lots of freelance online business writing agencies on my site, but you have to be careful what you quote for jobs - some of the globalized economies offer their 'writing services' for next to nothing! Lowers the rate for the rest of us quality native speakers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
|
|
OP
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412 |
 The bottom line these days is all about making the "quick" cash (lol). some of the globalized economies offer their 'writing services' for next to nothing! Lowers the rate for the rest of us quality native speakers. I agree, and I wonder how people can hire some of the writers they do. Sure, it's cheap, but it makes the website look cheap, too, which of course reflects on the product or service they're selling. I often wonder if the website owner's English isn't so hot, and maybe he doesn't realize how bad the writing is! --Maria
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 10
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 10 |
I am one of the long term unemployed. Here is something I will be begin doing in 2011. I am going to send self addressed post cards to organizations that I have an interest in obtaining a position with. I will include with it a letter explaining my interest in a position within their company. I will give them three options for returning the post card. They can put their contant information on it, put the contact information of someone that can help, or use dismissal.
The challenge I think I will have with this is ensuring it gets to the hands of HR. Most larger organizations have a mail hub that opens all mail and then they image it. Any thoughts on how to overcome this challenge?
Last edited by MissMay; 12/24/10 09:08 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 94
Amoeba
|
|
Amoeba
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 94 |
Hi MissMay
I would research the company and send the post card to a specific person within the company and I would exclude the letter and put the pertinent information about myself in the body of the post card with the options.
Sometimes less is best. In this case I think that getting the post card itself to a named emloyee would have a better chance of happening if it does not have anything attached to it.
Keep us posted in 2011 on how affective your post cards are.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 7
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
|
|
OP
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412 |
Welcome Julie_Hao to the forum - I see you are NEW And thank you for sharing with us. That is neat that you got the job. You have to keep us posted on how it goes for you. I never heard about the "Thank You Pen" - where can they be found? Thanks SO MUCH...I have sent thankyou note after my last interview (last week) and they choose me. But my handwriting is not perfect (ugly to keep faith), so I use Thank You Pen app � it helps to send handwritten letters/cards (You type your message and post team physically handwrites a message, address the envelope and mail it to the recipient).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We take forum safety very seriously here at BellaOnline. Please be sure to read through our Forum Guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This forum uses cookies to ensure smooth navigation from page to page of a thread. If you choose to register and provide your email, that email is solely used to get your password to you and updates on any topics you choose to watch. Nothing else. Ask with any questions!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
