Get a job SOMEWHERE, first, then build from there. I've never gotten a job I didn't want or lost out on a job I was trying to get because I stayed in peoples minds. I would call 3 & 4 times a week during lunchtime on purpose & not leave a number. Why? Because if you call when they're available you have ONE chance to get an interview. But when you call & they constantly hear your name a few times they usually will go & find your application. Even when I didn't get hired during the time a job was hiring if I really wanted the job I just called back every month & made sure my name stayed in their heads. I've basically put Managers & HR on the spot to either grant me an opportunity by setting up an interview. The reason to get a job SOMEWHERE & be "in the system" at least is because you never know who knows who & who knows who is hiring & the only way to get where you're going is to start where you may not want to first.
My cousin worked HR & said they feel more comfortable hiring someone who is currently working because it shows they are responsible enough to HOLD a job. A lot of people get hired out of College & fail at the BASICS of employment let alone what their degree expertise might be in. Also, sometimes aim lower in a company's list of position to eventually get higher because when higher positions open companies are more comfortable hiring internally first...
I've always gotten the "Man you're persistent!" or "You must REALLY want to work here..." type of openings from Interviewers because I stayed interested. Most people usually just put in their resume or application & never follow up. Sometimes even following up is a talent in itself. I speak well so I often sound very convincing over the person & I speak with a lot of conviction so they feel secure that my words hold true during an interview.
Another thing to remember is that these people are HUMAN. I have no problem making anyone feel comfortable because I turn the spotlight on THEM. Call... tell the Manager you heard it's a great company & you know it would be amazing if you worked there. Watch how "We'll call you when we start looking at applications..." to "Well... could you come in next week?" I've had jobs where I was the only person who had any real friendship with their Managers because a lot of people are scared to act like themselves because someone might be a Director or work in HR but at the end of the day they're still human & most Managers/Directors/HR/Upper Staff/HR/Etc, don't have many friends at work because of their positions anyway so someone treating them like a regular person usually makes their day better.
You have to be SMART about getting a job. I've had more then 15 jobs in my life. Most in High School & College Years, etc, but I never had a problem getting one nor when I got older & needed to get hired by real companies. Matter of fact I've worked for 2 companies working positions with Degree Requirements I didn't have because I was so USEFUL to the company & kept myself in great graces with the right people without having to kiss ass though kissing ass will you get you further.
Be persistent & make sure you follow up constantly. Worse case you have to get a job lower then what you desire at the moment but it could be more then helpful to you in the long run...
#teamnojob
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