Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Two more emails that I have recieved: How to write a winning resume....

Here are two more emails that I received that shows some additional tips on what people are doing while they are waiting for their potential offers:

I have been unemployed since February. It is difficult to find meaningful work in my geography and I do not have the funds to relocate. The newspaper has barely two pages of ads on Sundays. The online postings receive so many applications that it is difficult to get noticed. In order to earn money I have been doing on line piece work type jobs. This includes Amazon Mechanical Turk as well as freelance jobs through at Elance. As a result I am about to market my self locally as an online virtual business support person. I am going to post on local boards as well as contact local offices. The experience I have gained doing this piece work might be transferable to a broader customer base.

Dani


I'm 25 and unemployed. I have no post high school education and don't plan to get any yet. What I've been doing is a combination of two things. First of all, I've been trying to find little ways to make a buck here and there online. I've done work for with the Mechanical Turk and I'm looking into things like Adsense and any other potential money makers. I figure that my spare time is better spent making SOME money than doing nothing. The second technique is really very easy for me, and I imagine it would be for most people who have curious minds. I've basically just been following my bliss and using my free time to surf internet bulletin boards and tutorial sites for information on any and every hobby that I take an interest in. I try to focus on do-it-yourself type material, and I often find that many of the little projects that I've initiated have a decent potential for profitability. I've also learned, after years of bulletin board hopping, that almost anything that you can imagine someone wanting to do has a D.I.Y. following somewhere on the 'net that is more than willing to teach you whatever it is you want to know about it!

Samuel


Samuel and Dani both show they are using other options even though they seem small, can make money online.

Here are some tips for a writing a amazing resume. Sometimes taking a new twist on a resume can freshen your skills without having to do any major work.

Building a Winning Resume

  • Would you buy a product from a salesperson who didn’t know what he was selling but had a specific price? The notion of “keeping your options open” is a misguided approach to job hunting, managing a career and, especially, resume writing.
  • A prospective employer should know in the first two to three lines what type of position you’re looking for and in the first 10 to 15 lines the greatest benefits you can bring to the role.
  • Having two or three resumes with different targets still allows for an effective, manageable search. It also allows you to focus on different skills for different job titles you may be pursuing. If you’re unable to narrow your target on your resume, focus on assessing your skills and career research, not writing your resume at this time.
  • Being able to identify with your audience is a crucial skill, not just in resume writing and job hunting, but in business in general. This allows you to present your skills and experience in the most advantageous light and remain focused while preparing your resume.
  • When you scan your resume, are you brimming with confidence? Can you defend every word in an interview? Is every claim truthful, credible or substantiated in some way? If you can’t answer “yes” to each question, go back for a re-write.
  • I’ve yet to meet a candidate who thought he was stupid, but declaring “I’m smart” only gets you ridiculed on your way to the circular file. Your resume should show your intelligence in how the information is organized, phrased and formatted.
  • Using appropriate jargon can help if readers will understand the terms. Industry jargon on a resume will help you connect to the technical recruiter faster.
  • Is your resume effective when scanned quickly, at moderate speed or word-for-word in a detailed manner? To achieve maximum impact, it needs to succeed at each level. Read sentences aloud to look for mangled grammar and wordy phrasing.
  • Some writers, especially those who spend days preparing their documents, need outside observers to evaluate their resumes. Some professional resume writers offer free consultations, and some recruiters will also help by taking a look at your presentation with a critical eye.
  • This advice is common sense but many writers frequently fail on this point. Their presentations are poorly formatted, organized or written. Documents are scanned top to bottom, left to right. Information appearing first is presumed to be more important and influences what follows.
  • Bold type, italics, capital letters, numbers and bullets stand out more than ordinary print. But without highlighting, nothing will seem important.
  • This section is the first and most important section of your resume’s main text. In your first 10 to 15 lines, you should let a prospective employer know what you can do and why you’re good at it.
  • Coming immediately after your heading and contact information, a well-written profile puts a positive spin on every entry that follows and eliminates the need for a separate objective.
  • Typical headings for a profile section on a resume can include: “synopsis,” “profile,” “strengths,” “profession,” “specialty,” “key skills/qualifications,” “highlights,” “summary,” “expertise” or “focus.”
  • An effective profile will include your skills and/or experience. To be credible, a profile requires a focus on specific, verifiable claims. Almost every item should be substantiated or self-evident.
  • This is the “holy trinity” of resume writing. Don’t shortchange yourself out of concern for length. Your resume should be as brief as possible without doing a disservice to your candidacy.
  • To present your accomplishments effectively, cite specific figures in their proper context. They’ll add credibility, highlight specific items, and show where you fit into the big picture. Although this may seem counterintuitive, figures make a resume more readable.
  • Decide if you’d hire yourself, if you were the interviewer. If the answer is yes, start circulating your resume with confidence and expect success.
  • List your technical knowledge first in an itemized fashion. Use as many buzz words as you can conjure up which reflect your work and training experience. This will satisfy the visual curiosities of hiring managers and OCR scanners conducting key word searches.
  • List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least. Only list your degree and educational qualifications first if they are truly relevant to the job for which you are applying. If you’ve already done what you want to do in a new job, by all means, list it first, even if it wasn’t your most recent job.
  • Quantify your experience wherever possible. Cite numerical figures, such as monetary budgets/funds saved, time periods/efficiency improved, lines of code written/debugged, numbers of machines administered/fixed, etc. which demonstrate progress or accomplishments due directly to your work.
  • Begin sentences on a resume with action verbs. Portray yourself as someone who is active, uses their brain, and gets things done. Stick with the past tense, even for descriptions of currently held positions, to avoid confusion.
  • Treat your resume as an advertisement for you. Be sure to thoroughly “sell” yourself by highlighting all of your strengths.
  • If you’ve got a valuable asset which doesn’t seem to fit into any existing components of your resume, list it anyway as its own resume segment, perhaps as “Other Relevant Qualifications”.
  • As a rule of thumb, resumes reflecting five years or less experience should fit on one page. More extensive experience can justify usage of a second page. Consider three pages for a resume (about 15 years or more experience) an absolute limit.
  • Avoid lengthy descriptions of whole projects of which you were only a part. Consolidate action verbs where one task or responsibility encompasses other tasks and duties. Minimize usage of articles (the, an, a) and never use “I” or other pronouns to identify yourself.
  • Leave all needless items off your resume: social security number, marital status, health, citizenship, age, scholarships, irrelevant awards, irrelevant associations and memberships, irrelevant publications, and irrelevant recreational activities. Also avoid using a second mailing address (“permanent address” is confusing and never used), references, reference of references (“available upon request”), travel history, previous pay rates, previous supervisor names, reasons for leaving previous jobs, and components of your name which you really never use (e.g. middle names).
  • If you go by a different name than your “legal” name, put the name you use on your resume instead. It’s better for you and the interviewer if you get started with the right name from the moment you meet. You can always list yourself as “M. Robert” if you want to be completely accurate.
  • Have a trusted friend review your resume. Be sure to pick someone who is attentive to details, can effectively critique your writing, and will give an honest and objective opinion. Seriously consider their advice. Get a third and fourth opinion if you can.
  • Proofread, proofread, proofread. Be sure to catch all spelling errors, grammatical weaknesses, unusual punctuation, and inconsistent capitalization on your resume. Proofread it numerous times over at least two days to allow a fresh eye to catch any hidden mistakes.
  • Laser print your resume on plain, white paper. Handwriting, typing, dot matrix printing, and even ink jet printing look pretty cheesy, and the ink can smear. Stick with laser prints.
  • Don’t waste your money on special bond paper, matching envelopes, or any color deviances away from plain white or off-white. Your resume will be photocopied, faxed, and scanned numerous times, defeating any special paper efforts.
  • The word resume comes from the French word “resumer” which means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you mean in the least number of words possible.
  • The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be from 1 to 3 pages long. Don’t be tempted to make your resume longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long simply will bore the reader.
  • The objective is one of the most important parts of a resume and should not be overlooked. It informs potential employers that you are moving in a certain direction, relates your work preference(s), and serves as a focal point from which to review and analyze your resume.
  • Your resume objective should be brief, clearly stated, and consistent with the accomplishments and demonstrated skills as documented on your resume. If you are considering more than one professional goal, you should consider developing more than one resume, each presenting a different objective.
  • The profile is an alternative to an objective statement on a resume. It gives you the opportunity to present your strengths at the very beginning of the resume.
  • Never overcrowd your resume. Leave some “white space” so that important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume with handwritten corrections.
  • You can highlight sections of a resume by using a different typeface or size or by using “bullets.” If possible, use larger letters for the headings used in the separate sections of the resume.
  • Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute graphics, and so forth. Don’t be overly creative. A simple, straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand out, but stay conservative.
  • Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are correct. Potential employers will note all inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume.
  • If you’re seeking a faculty, research, clinical, or scientific position, you will need a “CV” or Curriculum Vitae. A CV is a little more formal in format than a resume, usually two pages (or more, if you are highly experienced). It’s a detailed listing that usually includes publications, presentations, professional activities, honors, and additional information. A Curriculum Vitae is often much longer than a resume.
  • Don’t be modest. Many of us are hesitant to put down just how much we have done, or how good we are. We grow up being taught not to brag, but this is your chance! A resume is like a sales prospectus, and you are the product. Make sure you don’t leave out the good stuff.
  • Talk about what you’ve done that shows how good you are. The statement: “Effectively managed a diverse population of 30 computer professionals to become a cohesive working team” is effective; “Am excellent with people and have great managerial skills” is not. “Consistently exceeded production quotas by 30 to 50 percent” is effective; “Am very good at getting a lot of work done” is not.
  • Keep it honest. You want to say as much as you can that’s positive about yourself, but remember, if the resume works it will get you an interview with someone who will probably be looking right at it during that interview. Don’t ever put in anything you can’t defend, justify or comfortably explain.
  • Presentation IS important. While the content of your resume is the most important thing, the visual appearance can make a big difference. If your resume is packed with great information, but appears crowded and hard to read, a busy executive might just not take the time to go through it with the care it deserves.
  • Use the appropriate amount of space. If you’ve been in the work force for five years, and are applying for your second job, using a two page resume would not be helpful. No one wants to look through a lot of padding. On the other hand, if you’ve been working for twenty years and have lots of experience and several jobs, trying to compress it into one page will never do you justice. In that case, forget the so called “experts” that say to put it on one page, and use the space you need to get the job done right (and get the job!).
  • If you’re on a simple career path, and your last job is the most relevant experience to your next, a standard chronological resume is generally best. This lists your employment from last first, and puts your experience under each employer. However, if you are changing careers, going back to something you used to do, or have a scattered work history, then a functional resume will probably serve your needs better.
  • Make sure it’s right! As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. If your prospective employer is getting dozens (or even hundreds) of resumes, unless you can get their attention, it doesn’t matter if you are the most qualified applicant, they’ll never know it. Even if you do get the interview, if your resume is mediocre, that interview will start with you having an uphill battle to counter a weak first impression.
  • Take the time to get your resume right! If you can’t do it yourself, then seek assistance from a professional who can give you that extra edge. Many successful, talented, and creative people, who are excellent in their professions, still choose to have help with their resumes.
I will be back tomorrow for some more tips and keep those stories coming.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Here are two more tips that I have recieved in my email

I just got through looking through a pile of emails and I receive some tips from two more readers on my blog check it out.....

Annie story:

I'm currently between jobs and actively looking for a new job. This is not the first time I've been without a job, and what I've always done as a way to both make money now and look for a job is temp work. If you can type (and not all that fast) and look reasonably professional, there are lots of agencies with temp work available (I've always used Kelly Services and Manpower). If you live near a university, go to the Human Resources department; they often have temp jobs too. The temp job gives you a chance to work for a variety of employers, and the employers do take note of your job performance. You also get a chance to network with other employees who may have leads for jobs too. A temp job can lead to a real job, and in the meantime, it can help pay some bills too.

Chandni Eliza tips


I woke up every single morning wondering why recession had to hit us just when I graduated. No companies came on campus recruitments, every door I knocked on, shut me out and I even reached a point where I had to borrow money to pay my apartment rent. Completely frustrated, I realized that the only way I could make a little money to meet my daily necessities, was by using the skills I learnt when I was a kid. Music and writing were two things I was good at and so I decided to teach little kids how to write short stories, poems and plays and how to play the guitar, the piano, the flute and the drums. It took a while for me to catch up, but when the word spread around, I knew that every day was going to get brighter for me than the day before. Now I had my own little school in my basement where I take up my classes. I even included three of my friends who graduated with me and were job hunting just as I was. When people ask me how I made it through, I simply tell them that not everyone has the high grades and support to get a corporate job and when you have a talent, don’t be afraid to use it for a living

With these two stories you can see what other people are using as options for looking for a job and to kill the time while waiting for the phone to ring.

A success story that was recieved in my inbox today.....

I know that my story have impacted many other people who are also looking for work. So, I would like to mentioned a reader named Sarah that sent me an email about her experience looking for a job... I hope that you can become encouraged with other stories of hope when it comes to the job market....

Sarah Story:


On 2/19/09 I was laid off, on 6/16/09 I secured a job, here's how:

I was up at 3am, sometimes 5am - nothing but hitting all local job sites, also national ones. I got a subscription thru discountnewspapers.com for my local paper daily for 26 wks. Free trial- MYFAX.com so that I may fax resumes for ads with just a fax#. Job fairs/junctions - even state and govt. sites. I applied on the web of every hospital, schools, colleges, state, govt & fed jobs. I found a Hispanic job site that was in partial English and to my surprise had great job ads. I used Craiglist (jobs)

My goal was to answer 100 job ads a week, and as a result avg 2-3 interviews per week. (Most which were new industries for me)
I experienced "group interviews" because so many replied. But, I did not get discouraged, I put my faith with GOD. I never gave up or stopped this constant cycle. I was relentless, in my search for a good job for decent pay.

Finally, the phone rang....a state college calling for an interview. I went for preliminary testing.
At this point, I had been to what seemed like 50+ interviews (always making the finals, final 50 or 10)

They called me back for references, after providing these, one hour later they told me I was selected.

I had a 10-yr FBI background check done on me as well as a fingerprinting and drug screening.

I started 6/16/09 and have been fine since then. I still cannot accept sometimes that I found a job. I'm afraid to get comfortable, but it is a college and student body is increasing due to all the people wanting to change professions and go back to school. I feel blessed and tell others how I never stopped or looked back, and how I spun my wheels, while the rest of America slept.

Straight Persistence is REQUIRED!!!!! I knew I could not be on unemployment forever, and I felt if I waited and relaxed and sat on the unemployment checks, there would be no jobs left (every week, I saw a decline in opportunities) I also noticed salaries were declining.

Answer: Do what you have to do to get a job now, don't wait. Get decent $, it may not be your prior salary. Whatever you need to live and get by on. I settled for 3/4 my old SALARY - BUT AT THE COLLEGE - waived tuition for you and your dependents. (spouse and children up to 24)




Persistence is important to have when it comes to a job search... Not giving up and working everyday for a job even if it is not what you are looking for is important for the cause.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

My final choice and 25th birthday

Well... this week I will be starting my new job at the quick service restaurant. It is not the best when it comes to pay however, I feel that I will grow really quickly in the industry like I did in the past. I am also looking to other options, however I am looking to defer those options for a couple of months up to a year while the economy improves. Whatever case, I think that the economy will get better and this position will look great on my resume as I am looking to work in the Food Service Industry.


Well that is it for now....

I will post some emails that I received this week.... It was really busy and I think I will limit my posting to once a week now that I am currently employed....

Friday, July 17, 2009

Got two more job offers yesterday!!!!! WOOT!!! UPDATE!!!! Government Jobs

Yesterday, I receive two more job offers for employment at the two various companies. I am still waiting for my background check results however I think I am going to take the job offer that I first received. I am not going to do days anymore since I officially have a job but I will continue to update this blog on a regular basis. I am still working to find some people who are going through some struggles with looking for a job so I will be posting stories on here on a regular basis......

I have a tip that some people can consider, I noticed that their is a huge influx of jobs for the government. If you are open to other options and you can pass a couple of tests, then you should consider a position in government. I was considered for a couple of positions myself, however since I am considered for other positions, I will but these government jobs on hold. However, I want to suggest a site to you that you can apply for various open positions for the government in various states. Some of these positions are two year contract terms so it is a great addition to your resume.

Here is your site for your reference www.usajobs.gov

I will be back in a few for some more tips on looking for a job!!!!!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

JOB OFFER TODAY HOORRAAYYY!!!! 07/15/2009 TIP: Look at other options even though it is not within your degree field.....

Wow!!! What a great day!!!! I got an amazing job offer from a telecommunication company for their retail development management program. I am happy that I am finally getting something that I could learn from. This program will be great for me as I will continue to move around in my career. Even though this position is outside of my degree (food service management), I was willing to look at other options that were available due to the weak economy.

My advice to all graduating college students is to shop around for options even though you may think you may not qualify for the position due to your degree or your experience. A lot of companies are looking for people who have the education are looking to work from the ground up.


I am REALLY excited about this new career and hopefully I can work up from here. I feel that I am given a second chance from my screw ups for the past couple of years and this time I am not making the same mistakes twice.

So..... What does that means for this blog..... Nothing..... I am going to continue to provide tips and I am also going to post a couple of stories from some of the people that submitted their stories about their job search.


So thanks to everyone who read my story and gave me encouraging words. During the rough times your comments made me feel that I am not the only one going through the struggle. Hopefully somebody out there is reading my blog and are feeling the edge off them when it comes to looking for a career. Even though I was one of the many news stories about college graduates not finding a job right out of college, I feel that I worked harder now for a job which normally would have been handed to me. I will also appreciate things more from this experience then I did ever before.......



Thank you and keep on searching........

Antonya


PS I forgot to mention that I will be doing a blogspot radio about this blog..... I receive a call from a wonderful lady who saw my blog and wanted me to be a guest on a online radio show. I accepted (even though it is no pay) in order to spread the word about my struggles to people who are looking for a job. More details will be coming in a couple of days.....



HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY TO ME
WWWWWOOOOOOTTTTT!!!!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Day 14: Waiting for final job status Rant Why dont companies call you back when they say they will!!!!

So, I am waiting for the final job acceptance for a couple of companies. It is very nerve racking at times because you are waiting for a long time up to a week in some sorts. I am currently waiting due to background checks and employment references. I also went on a second interview with a Hotel in which the interviewer wore sunglasses throughout the entire interview! It was a very wired experience for me at this interview. I am still hoping by the end of the month I should begin working somewhere!!!!

I have a personal rant that I want to get off my chest. I am noticing an increasing amount of companies that claim that they will call you by the end of the week when you are a finalist of a position and you do not hear from them again. I can understand if it was an initial interview and they do not return the call since there is a large amount of applicants. However, if you are a final applicant I am assuming maybe two or three other candidates I do not think that a company should have a major issue in calling the two other applicants and telling them that they were passed on a position. I personally think that it is unprofessional since I had this happen to me twice. Even sending a self-generated letter will show the company that they consider your interest in the position. I think that these major corporations are losing there own touch when it comes to professional interviews and I hope that corporations can have the common respect in informing finalist of the position that they were passed or they decided to go in a different direction. What do you think about this when it comes to companies not calling back potential applicant when the company say that they will call you..... Sigh: Well that is my rant for tonight...

See you tomorrow

Friday, July 10, 2009

Day 12 and 13: Many more interveiews!!!! Volunteer a networking tool!!!!




Wow, I can honestly say that all of these interviews are slowly getting tiring. For the past two days I went on over 4 interviews and the calls will not stop calling. I am still waiting some final decisions on some and I got an acceptance from two companies. I think what I am going to do is weigh out my options and see what is best for me at the moment.

I also been busy at my temp place which they have now put me on a part-time schedule which is good since I am slowly bringing money in. I also been working really hard on my mystery shopping which kills a lot of time when it comes to making the day go faster.

I would suggest to anyone who is looking for a job and is presently unemployed is to pick up a volunteer or a second hobby or go to work classes to horn your skills, that way the mental anguish when it comes with job search will not come to you and you will find a job in no time......


Here are some sites to help you get started with volunteering, it is a good addition to your resume as well as an excellent research tool when it comes to networking for a position.

http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/ (if you are in the state of FL!)

Also has promised here a couple of pictures from the Coke Cola 400 4th of July weekend!!!!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Day 10 and 11: Still getting interviews and interesting drug test!

Wow... the past couple of days have been really busy for me. On Saturday, I went to the Coke Cola 400 in Daytona Beach, (for all you NASCAR heads). The ending was great and I was actually able to see (and have pictures) of the final lap when Kyle Busch Spun out LOL!!!!! On Sunday and Monday I was bascially running around and completing as many as 50 shops this week. It is a good thing I am busy this week since today I had a OTJ (on the job) for a management position with a Quick Service restaurant. For those who do not know what a OTJ is, a OTJ is a great way for quick service restaurants to see if you are a great fit to the company. The OTJ is also great since you will have a better idea of the day to day functions of the restaurant, and to see if you can take the work on a daily basis. The staff and the manager were great and at the end I got a conditional employement offer pending my drug test. If this is not getting better, I also recieved a a couple of phone calls, one for a Food Service company whom I was previously employed with for a third final interview for a shift manager position. I also have a initial interview tomorrow with a hotel, as well as intereview tomorrow morning for a security office for light collections. I am also waiting on a phone call with the major telecommuncations company to find out if I will get the position for Retail Manager with in turn will offer relocation to an another city. All in all, I feel that I am moving forward and I will continue to look for positions in various areas in order to feel my right fit.

Now today I recieve and interesting drug test were I had to spit into a stick in order to determing if I am using drugs. It was a very interesting test, and a big difference from the typical pee in the cup test.

I am working this week with my temp position. I am hoping to get some more stories from other college graduates who are going through the same process like I am. IF you are a recent college graduate and you are or where having problems looking for a job or you had to take a lesser position that you may not want then please feel to email me.

I also want to recommend www.indeed.com. This website is great since it complies all of the online websites into one database. This is great as I recently use this site as a one stop shop for all of the job listings.

That is it for now.... I will blog back tomorrow to talk about my two interviews tomorrow and my temp position. (maybe I can get the pictures up of the race this past weekend!)

Antonya

Friday, July 3, 2009

Day nine : OTJ and interview tips!!!!

Day nine was a very quiet day for me, I went to the workforce center and talked to an assistant who help me with my interviewing skills. I believe that I am a little bit afraid of interviews since, I can admit I can get a little nervous when the interviewer is asking me questions. I would say from the lesson that I learned on today is to always take a deep breath and relax when you are answering their questions. The assistant mentioned about a site that will help you when it come to the basic interview questions.


Here is the site for interview tips: http://www.careercc.com/interv3.shtml

Next week, I have a OTJ (On the Job) Interview with a quick service company. I have the feeling with this I can land a job by the next two weeks. I also have a second telephone interview with a telephone communication company so hopefully I will hear something with next week. I am going to relax this weekend with the NASCAR race tomorrow. I will be back on Tuesday with some updates from my OTJ and additional information( and maybe some pictures from the race!)

Have a happy fourth of July!

Antonya

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Day eight: Closer to finding a job but not a career....

Today I have two more interviews with two separate companies. My first interview was for a non-profit clothing store, which the interviewer locked me in the room for 30 minutes ( I did not realize I was locked in). I think the interviewer was more focused on the fax machine then the interview. I asked about the benefits, and I got of an unheard of six months to receive benefits. After this, I would not think I would like this position to much.......

My second interview, was an open job fair for a small chain breakfast shop which I met with the store manager. The good thing about this interview was that I had met with the owner a few weeks back, and he seem interested into hiring me. After this interview the GM mentioned what position would I like and I mentioned that I was really interested in the Assistant Manager position since I already have the experience. I am hoping to hear from this company by Friday at the latest.

So, basically I am going to hear from several companies by the end of the week so hopefully I will have an idea on a job so I can start on Monday. I also have two more interviews, one for second telephone screen interview with the telecommunications company, in which I was in line for a retail management program.

However the most funniest call was from the Quick Service company that I mentioned in a older posting about the guy stealing the drinks. I was invited to have a second interview first thing Friday morning.

I think I am going to take a break for the rest of the week, however if I do not hear anything I will definetly be on the look out on Monday morning. Until then I am excited that I am going to the Coca Cola 400 in Daytona this weekend. This will be my first Sprint Cup race and I will add some pictures on Monday. I also have a lot of shops to do this week in order to make some additional cash. I know the rest of the week will be busy, however I am still looking for other college graduates who are going through the same struggles like I am.... If you are a recent college graduate and you are going through your job search struggle, then please feel free to emal me and I will be happy to post your story on my blog.


I will be starting a group on Facebook for college graduate in order to network and hopefully gain some connection with companies that are actually hiring right now.


Til then Happy fourth... and if no updates I will post on Monday

GO KASEY !!!!