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bettyellen

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34. There's no guarantee anyplace anymore- she just has to hustle, and while volunteering network

Sun Jul 19, 2015, 03:57 PM

Jul 2015

and keep her name and presence out here. So many jobs get filled with contacts, whatever widens her network will help. There are no guarantees these days, most FT workers and made to feel very dispensable too. Rough market.

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The bullshit myth of "transferrable skills" in resumes. [View all] CTyankee Jul 2015 OP

If you get any good ideas, please let me know PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #1

She needs to sell herself as a Subject Matter Expert, specialize, and get strong recommendations. leveymg Jul 2015 #2

The problem is that even if you have, say, Communications as your SME they will look CTyankee Jul 2015 #9

You largely invent your own job for any decent firm. Tell them the job that you can do best. leveymg Jul 2015 #12

That has not been an approach she shies from. She's excellent at brainstorming. CTyankee Jul 2015 #16

Sheer probabilities. Like slots. Just refill the cup and keep pulling the handle, I guess. leveymg Jul 2015 #33

that 's what she thinks based on the long slog she's had so far... CTyankee Jul 2015 #35

Eventually, it will. leveymg Jul 2015 #36

Maybe she doesn't interview well 1939 Jul 2015 #3

Transferrable skills used to work Hydra Jul 2015 #4

I agree with you Sanity Claws Jul 2015 #32

Businesses love to train their workers with company-specific skills Orrex Jul 2015 #5

She needs to be currently working even if it's office temping bettyellen Jul 2015 #6

ineresting...she was talking with a person in her area of volunteering (in which she has CTyankee Jul 2015 #10

There's no guarantee anyplace anymore- she just has to hustle, and while volunteering network bettyellen Jul 2015 #34

Only that people within the company who apply Warpy Jul 2015 #7

Her husband's job is very much tied to that area. CTyankee Jul 2015 #11

Then it looks like temping and freelancing might be it Warpy Jul 2015 #14

Exactly. That is why I told her just go out and get those 3 more places to sign on to the CTyankee Jul 2015 #18

she needs to talk to some insiders about how it works 6chars Jul 2015 #8

Yes, she pretty much concentrates on just that and she has people on the inside pitch CTyankee Jul 2015 #13

one other suggestion 6chars Jul 2015 #26

Yep, she does. But often she gets the "you've worked for one of the top firms in xyz, why CTyankee Jul 2015 #30

that is something to work with 6chars Jul 2015 #37

I like your thinking. She can also allude to the fact that she has indeed a working spouse. CTyankee Jul 2015 #38

It's Very Hard to Get Hired from Outside as a Generalist daredtowork Jul 2015 #15

+1000s DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #17

I note that government often DOESN'T work that way. We have a neighbor who had CTyankee Jul 2015 #20

I'm hopeful about this too daredtowork Jul 2015 #22

whatever it takes... CTyankee Jul 2015 #23

Has she gotten any "independent" opinions on her actual resumes and cover letters? goldent Jul 2015 #19

Usually, she talks with her contact with the organization and asks them what she should CTyankee Jul 2015 #21

Sounds like she is doing all the right things. Sorry it hasn't worked for her. goldent Jul 2015 #28

Two scenarios.....very different Bonhomme Richard Jul 2015 #24

Yes Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2015 #25

she does exactly what he recommends in his pyramid... CTyankee Jul 2015 #27

I agree abelenkpe Jul 2015 #29

Yup. She has neighbors who are actually in organizations, corporations, etc and they CTyankee Jul 2015 #31

Resumes and the modern interview are bullsh*t rock Jul 2015 #39

She generally avoids interviewing with an HR person whose job is to screen you OUT. CTyankee Jul 2015 #40

Sorry, it does sound depressing rock Jul 2015 #41

thank you. she's a very optimistic person and I'm glad she's not getting down on herself. CTyankee Jul 2015 #42

It's an employer's market... 4_TN_TITANS Jul 2015 #43