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Job seeking services for non-Internet user
–Nov 28, 2022Hello! Trying to help a friend here who has a US working visa but otherwise, does not have much other resources. They do not use a computer (don't even think they own one), but I would like to see help do a search for them for job seeking fairs/services that they can attend or sign up for, along the lines of food service, child care, cleaning, etc. I tried to navigate the Contra Costa Employment & Human Services website, but this appeared to be for getting assistance FOR childcare, food, etc., which is not what I'm looking for at the moment. I don't have much experience in this, so would appreciate any resources. Thanks!
Nov 28, 2022When I was in college, during breaks I used to sign up with TEMP EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES that would vet my skills and then farm me out to different companies who needed short-term workers. It was a fun and easy way to try out different jobs, the temp agency was technically my "employer," and with the temp agency as the middleman, it meant no "interviewing for jobs." I also got my first REAL job after college through an employment agency -- I did have to interview, but the agency helped to match me with the right job.
Is there anything like that for today's college students (or grownups, for that matter)? I am the parent of an intelligent, responsible college student who would LIKE to work, but has no work history to put on a resume, and this seems like it could be a good workaround for that. But these days is it all just find-your-own-job-on-a-jobs-board? If anyone has pointers for how kids who don't have a college degree or much of a resume find employment these days, I'd be grateful! My kid is considering taking a leave of absence this coming year, but only if it is somehow possible to find a job.
Jul 31, 2022Hiring a Recruiter to assist with finding/getting a job
–Aug 1, 2021Hello BPN,
Our daughter is a recent college graduate, and would like to find a Recruiter who can help her land a job. Neither of us has experience in doing this, and we are seeking advice from parents who may have ideas and suggestions for where to find and hire such a person. Have you worked with someone good, that you can recommend? Recommendations, ideas, and suggestions welcome! Thanks.
Aug 1, 2021
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My husband is interested in changing careers from sales (retail) to marketing, which has been his major in college. So far he has tried posting his resume on line, and has been searching the paper for listings, but it doesn't seem to be a very fruitful way to find a job. Does anyone have any recommendations for a placement agency that specializes in this area of business? Or any other ideas for breaking into this field? Thanks.
Try dice.com, click on Advanced search, choose Full-time, State, area code(s)- 415, 510 or 925 and fill Keyword = marketing. You'll see tons of job listings (you might want to refine your search key). This is, I think, one of the better job search sites available. Most are recruiters. If you find one you're interested in, send a note to the email address given and attach your resume/cover letter. Very easy and fast.
Gerrit
Probably your best first stop is the computer lab at your friends local library. This is exactly the sort of question that the librarians there help people with on a regular basis and they probably already know several appropriate resources. You might call ahead to see when the best time to come in is.
I’ll add that I helped a neighbor with a similar issue a few years ago and quickly discovered that MOST employers require you to apply online (on a computer, not a phone) now. I helped my neighbor apply for a cashier job at Home Depot and it included a mandatory and very confusing (for both of us) 80-question “morality questionnaire” administered by a third party. Hardly any chain stores accept paper applications now! Just something to keep in mind as you help on the search. Best of luck!
If interested in retail, Target is hiring and they pay $18.50 an hour. There are jobs that do niot require computer literacy. I do recommend Adult Ed classes to develop computer literacy, though. It is the world we live in right now.
Try the OneStop Career Center. There are several locations in Contra Costa Co. They help people with resumes, job searches, computer access, etc. Your local library can most likely also point you to other resources depending on what specifically the person needs help with.
Hi:
I would recommend you and your friend avail yourselves of the many resources at the library. The Contra Costa library systems offers many free services that might be of help and of course, free use of library computers.
https://ccclib.org/job-resources/
A colleague and friend volunteers at Upwardly Global by doing mock interviews, I believe. Here's as link to their site:
https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/
Best of luck!