Job Searching

[underdog]

I hate looking for a new job. I've been in the career I'm in now for over 7 years, so now I'm trying to switch careers, but I keep getting so frustrated and just ready to give up and keep my dumb, soul sucking job.

How long does it normally take people to find a new job?

Arg. Job searching sucks. At least its not much easier, and I don't have to go to 100 places dropping off resumes and applications.

[patsopinion]

I hate looking for a new job. I've been in the career I'm in now for over 7 years, so now I'm trying to switch careers, but I keep getting so frustrated and just ready to give up and keep my dumb, soul sucking job.

How long does it normally take people to find a new job?

Arg. Job searching sucks. At least its not much easier, and I don't have to go to 100 places dropping off resumes and applications.

im 5 months into an employment stage and enjoying every day left of my freedom
but i think i got this job lined up in the next few days
it should suck
but at least ill have cable

[El Mudo]

I've been looking since December, when I graduated college....


I think for me its just about finding a specific place where I can get my foot in the door...and then go from there

[furie]

it took me about a year to find my first "real" job. and when i became burned out and needed a change; about a year to transfer to my current job.

[FUNKMAN]

there's no exact science to 'how long'... just keep your chin up and keep plugging away

good luck!

[7fttall500+]

Finding that perfect job is like making a woman orgaism....it takes a long time, its exhausting, and you have to keep at it, but once you get one its the greatest feeling in the world!!!!

[pennington]

The best way is network, network, network. Hang out with friends, friends of friends and former co-workers.

I read once something like 85% of all jobs are filled by personal contacts and referrals. I used to put a small ad in the local paper when I needed to hire someone and I would literally get hundreds of resumes. A big corporation that puts an ad in "The New York Times" gets thousands of responses.

It's like looking for a wife. Go to church, bars or have someone you know set you up somewhere.