Diane, is a middle name given to me unofficially. I need to take care of 3 things this next month and it’ll be back to a search for myself too. Please feel free to reach out whenever. I like your response with RichGB and being a member. I have to read backwards on member of what but betting it’ll help on the job search. Here’s to finding something. We have two things known in common :). Here’s to the searches be successful, and we can go back to just name common
There were some really good ideas for being own boss in this thread. If anyone has a good at night thing to start, please post!!!
Hi Everybody; so yesterday I found out that this organization that I have been dealing with since early April (three months ago) is no longer helping me in my job search due to budget cuts by the (Quebec Government).
They did refer me to another one (Services Quebec) which I was planning on contacting anyway but, thought I would try the other one first; and all was good until they told me yesterday that they can’t help me anymore so, now I have to contact the other one; what a waste of those three months in a sense; hopefully when I contact the other one, that it will go smoothly because I need help since I have been unemployed for so long (since the end of January 2012); found a job in (2014) but only did 1 month.
Please, keep your fingers crossed for me I will keep you all posted.
Hi Everybody; so yesterday I went to this other organization, met with a woman who’s an Employment Specialist; we talked for about an hour and it went well.
Hi Didi, I know we talked a bit back. What fields are you looking at? I am off and trying to possible find part time work to supplement next two years pull.
Hi Everybody; so yesterday I went to that organization again, the one where I went on August 20th; and met with the Employment Specialist. Yesterday; I met with the Employment Assistant who works with the Employment Specialist, and again we talked for about an hour; and it went very well.
So, we talked about my CV and so forth; she was very friendly, helpful, easy to talk etc. just like the other woman who I met with last month. So far; I am happy with this organization, and their staff
I’m in a very similar situation Didi, It’s not easy!
CVs are often checked out by AI these days before a mere mortal even has a glance. You’ll get there!
ok, once you get pass the CVs, how do you compete with younger candidates? I’m in a semi pickle and thinking of trying harder on a part time search or try hard and start a business. It seems like more individuals start a side gig vs a part time job.
Another viewpoint, it appears most coworkers I’ve known find it easier to obtain contract work versus full time employment. This might be industry driven, but I feel contract work has advantages too.
@Chilliboot, have you tried that idea of tailoring your CV for the job? Looking for keywords on the job description? Not sure if it’ll work. In my younger days, with 2 companies, had to apply 5-8 times through several years to get an interview and offer.
Would welcome any thoughts or ideas from anyone. Glad to know others in a similar boat.
Okay, once passed the dreaded CV stage then I actually relish the opportunity of an interview. It’s a chance to shine as a human being and convey the positives to a potential employer. Yes, age can be a barrier, conversely it can be very much a positive, think experience.
In the UK there is plenty of support in the form of training courses, CV writing etc for those willing to take it and I have had help and advice with using those keywords.I’m actually starting a couple of courses this this week. Agency work is fine as far as flexibility is concerned but the downer is that you never know for certain how much money is coming in and when. This is why I’m now looking to get back into full time employment at a relatively late stage in life.
Regarding not knowing money coming in and when, I’ve always had a fear being the next person to be laid off. That fear has diminished as I’m aging and with both daughters getting closer to maybe start looking for full time positions.
It is interesting different perspectives on income. @Chilliboot ,thank you for sharing some thoughts.
It has not been a choice to try and keep a job. With changes and extra expenses, trying to adapt and explore potential more sources of income. There appears to be a couple of ways for extra sources of income, but limitations too. Passive income, royalties, dividend income, rent, compared with and traditional sources of income such as a job. I have a limited shelf life on traditional source, but not enough knowledge and limitations on passive at the moment.
I’d like to ask your thoughts about dividend income. I’ve lost the time value of money in this area but find it most interesting some family members have a hefty piece of income from dividends and pensions. It seems hospitals are the main areas which offer pensions still here in the states. On the topic of dividends, I don’t yet understand this better to know is it better to have stocks with higher dividend rate or ones which have higher growth rate. Example, industry decline aside, with $100, should I buy 1 share of Exxon, some growth potential 3.4% dividend, or go closer to BHP $50 with 5% dividend potential. Neither dividend would be guaranteed, both established companies. So which investment is a better bet?
Regarding interviews, and in the office, I often find myself now my conscious of my faulting posture, wrinkles. I overcompensate with the thought shoulders back, chin up. To combat frown lines, extra effort on smiling. Surprisingly, both have helped.
Hi Everybody; So, I did another (Zoom Meeting) today with the Employment Specialist Assistant who is helping me through the process; and she told me today that my last contact with them is on January 20, 2025 and my file will be closed, which means that as of that date; I will be on my own. They should’ve told me this at the very beginning when I signed on with them; have been with them since early August, and they are helping me a lot but, I am disappointed that it will end by Jan. 20th
If I remember this wrong, please correct me. You’re looking for administrative positions in Alberta, correct? You at one time mentioned preferences but I cant seem to find that trail. Please narrow it down if I can help with searching for you.
It was complicated for me to either let the agency find jobs or to start throwing resumes. At one point in my younger days, I would throw about 5 resumes, branch out beyond my experience areas, and play the number game.
This is a good forum to bounce ideas. A lot of folks with life experiences. Hope this helps and please let us know if additional ideas or fine tuning searches needed.
Good Afternoon, I am looking for either a Clerical Position or a Warehouse Position in the Medical/Health Sector here in Montreal; thanks anyway for your help.
Having a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). There are a lot of choices with a CDK, driving a gravel bucket (dump truck), cement trucks, Garbage trucks, delivering heavy equipment locally or cross country. There are a lot of “no touch” trucking jobs.
For example: I paid for the gravel separately and the delivery charge was $600 a load. With 3 loads, $1800 for 3 hours work.
I always found agencies to be super for finding temporary work. Once I was in a job I would apply for a permanent position (if I liked the place). I snuck my way in via the temp route. I always found that if you asked for a permanent job, agencies were useless in finding suitable work. They would completely waste yours and the employers time by sending your CV to the wrong places. You’re better off writing directly to the employer with your CV.
The main objective is to get your foot in even as a free intern or volunteer so that they see how good you are and you also then make contacts and can network by the coffee machine. It’s also worth getting voluntary experience in the interim to boost your CV and gain more recent skills.
One of my friends in the US (a lady) did this for a while when she was between careers. She said it was great money and easy work. But she is about the same age as Didi and I don’t think she would want to do it now. She was young when she drove a truck. There are all sorts of health restrictions too that might rule out an older person. e.g. in the UK I believe you also have to have 20:20 vision.
That’s interesting Annie. A few weeks back there was a vacancy at a school where I worked for my agency. I applied for the role but it would seem that the employer would have to pay a certain sum to have released me from the agency. I have a friend who’s an ex nurse, she told me a similar story. It’s a contractual matter.
I’ve applied for new permanent internal vacancies that start after the temp assignment has ended and are different from the role I was sent there to do as a temp. Otherwise the agency might want commission if they find out. You can’t in general apply for the same temp job you are doing unless they pay an agency. I guess it also depends on your online presence with your job history. I don’t use linkedin because it’s a good way to nose about someone you may not know too well, but if you do it will be public and an agency can check.
It’s a good way to get an introduction to network, gain experience and confidence and explore future career options.
NB some agencies may have toughened up their contracts and become more hungry for commission - it’s been 22 years since I last temped.
Hi Everybody; so yesterday I found out that this organization that I have been dealing with since early April (three months ago) is no longer helping me in my job search due to budget cuts by the (Quebec Government).
I will keep you all posted.
