[RjkVwPcV]

While all the companies out there may appear the same, and probably are , they don't think so. Take a look at their websites. Read their boring "mission statements"... see if they are involved in local charities... find out why THEY think they are different, and play up to those.

Even if they know you are BS'ing, they will know that you took the time and effort to learn about them.

[Beerinkol]

In Argentina when we had hyper inflation like the Weimar Republic, surgeons and high qualified people envied hotel workers because they would get tips in hard currency, like dollars or pre euro european currencies.

Cuba was like that. All sorts of professionals made far more money driving a cab than doing their profession

[alicewong]

I can't get a job either.

[freevideom]

Ozz, I'm surprised. With all your working for youth rights and public appearances to pad that resume, I would think you'd do great in interviews. What field are you seeking employment in?

Maybe he's not getting interviews to shine in.

[GueseVekdet]

my advice, especiallly in a difficult job market, would be get involved in the community, youth sports, charity work, more jobs are found through personal connections than any other way and its good to look busy, not just waiting for a phone call, resumes are dime a dozen nowadays, I employ people and I don't trust their resumes at all, word of mouth and references matter more to me, and the interview, we check people out very thoroughly and character counts as much as skills

the shinebox is not such a joke - if you set up a small business, even a micro one just to help pay the rent that is impressive to me, sell hotdogs, whatever

[Jourgenz]

A reasonable person would assume so.

[psbiuigw]

A bad idea to look for jobs in a field I have 12 years of experience in?

[Talicoabilk]

Ugh, I so don't want to live in New York.

[avaissema]

Perhaps I'm overqualified? I dunno. I also wonder if I"m seen as a jack of all trades, master of none (which is true). I have three versions of my resume, one that covers my "professional" experience in youth rights, plus education and stuff. One that has all that plus all the various crappy odd jobs I've worked on the side for the last several years. The last one has the professional experience and a long list of media appearances and spots I've been published. I always send out the first one. I figure no one I'm applying to is going to care that I spent two years delivering newspapers and working at an auto parts store on the side, it'd probably hurt me. And the one with all the articles... I dunno, I'm decidedly not looking for a communications job, so I didn't think it'd help me to list everything. Could it look weird that I only list one employer? I worked there for 12 years though, so you'd think they'd like the stability. I don't know... You do much ad work Ozzy? I wouldn't limit yourself to non-profits. You've got the skills and experience (12 years!) that most folks don't have. Also what about working as a lobbyist?

Ever thought about contracting yourself as media relations to small businesses? I've done a bit of work along those lines, it's a bit different from what you are used to, but if you have the relationship with the media, that's something you can trade on to small businesses. One firm I worked for about 2 years, I was doing all their media work for them. Was fun, got to roll around with some muckety-mucks. If you shine on tv and in interviews, that's something you have to sell.

What about something like Nikelodeon?

[Janny2006]

I don't want to do anything with communications or media. What do you want to do, Ozzy? Forgive me if you answered this already.

[unlomarma]

If he does that, he needs to find himself a boater, striped shirt, + bow tie. Dress pants and dress shoes.

Guarantee you that if he does that, someone will give him a shot!

[plaiskegizils]

Remember: every job is a good job.

[Gideleb]

Remember: every job is a good job.

Bullshit.

[Greactbet]

Alby, if you send me your actual résumé I'll make it look real nice for ya. I've helped at least 10 friends get jobs by tweaking theirs in the past couple years.

[Karinochka]

Alby, if you send me your actual résumé I'll make it look real nice for ya. I've helped at least 10 friends get jobs by tweaking theirs in the past couple years.

Thank you. PM me your email address, please.

I like the fancy accents on the way you write resume