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Dec 05, 2011, 08:47 PM
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I'm starting to get a little freaked out about finding a job before my employment insurance runs out mid Feb. so I've really broadened my job search to include looking everywhere possible.
So last week I started applying to a few jobs advertised on Kijji. Since this is the modern equivalent of answering a newspaper ad 20 years ago, I figured my chance of a response was slim, but it didn't cost me anything to apply so I figure it was worth it. Today I got an e-mail from the recruiting agency that placed the ad saying that they felt I was qualified for the position, and that they wanted to present me to their client. The catch is the interview & how I'll be presented to the client. Since they say they're a "Global" company they only do video interviews. So I need a web-cam and Skype. Fortunately my computer has a web-cam on it, although I haven't a clue as to how to use it, and they thoughtfully provided a link to where I can get a Skype account. So now I just have to figure it out - fast. I'm feeling very nostalgic for job hunting 20 years ago. Honestly it was easier. splitimage
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Dec 05, 2011, 09:12 PM
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Skype is really easy. My son showed me how to download it.
Good luck on the job.
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Dec 05, 2011, 11:20 PM
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Dec 06, 2011, 01:05 AM
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I agree splitimage job searching is a whole lot different than it was 20-30 years ago. It's not funny but half my employers are retired or dead. And I was making triple the money in the 80"s. and was able to buy food. ha! Good luck with your searching! I may be out there hitting the pavement again soon.
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Dec 06, 2011, 01:23 AM
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That is weird. You could interview in pajama pants and slippers and they wouldnt know difference. They'll only see top half. :-)
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Dec 06, 2011, 10:38 AM
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wishing you good fortune on your job hunt, SI. it's a great idea to broaden your search in these difficult times. my sister applied for a job online, got hired and it's a super job. so good things can happen tho many of us find this new way of obtaining work has certainly changed. i long for the old days of seeking too.
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Dec 06, 2011, 02:08 PM
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Personally, I'm sending "job" vibes your way ... It sure was easier 20 yrs ago. Didn't get the same kind of exposure though. Kids don't believe me when I say I would limit a job search to a bus route. I did!
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Dec 06, 2011, 03:50 PM
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LOL roadrunner.
I remember one summer, after 2'nd year university, I needed a summer job. My Dad was being really suppportive & encouraging, and telling me not to be discouraged if I didn't find something immediately. I applied to a couple of jobs in the paper, then decided to hit the pavement with my resume, so I went to this street in Ottawa that's pedestrian only and has a ton of tiny shops and restaurants on it. I was in a payphone booth, calling home to see if there'd been any messages for me, and then I planned to walk up one side of the street and back on the other stopping in everywhere to see if they needed help. The first restaurant I went to had a help wanted sign in the window, so I went in, happenned to catch the head chef at a good time, and got a job as a line cook on the spot. I'd worked as a cook the previous summer too. It was my first day looking. Later that afternoon when I got home, I got a phone call offering me another job. Sure wish it was like that now. But I sucessfully downloaded Skype and confirmed that my web-cam works. And it seems pretty straightforward. One of my friends has agreed to do a practice run with me tomorrow, just so that I can make sure my speakers / mic are ok. And I have the interview at 2:00 pm on thurs. Nervous and psyched at same time. splitimage
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Dec 06, 2011, 06:57 PM
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Sending tons of good vibes and karma your way!
 And I agree with roadrunner - you will definitely gain some new skills that are being used more frequently in the business world today.
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Dec 07, 2011, 08:32 PM
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One of my friends has agreed to do a practice run with me tomorrow, just so that I can make sure my speakers / mic are ok.
That's great. When I was looking for work many years ago and nervous about everything, I would do a 'drive by' just to see how long it took to get to the location! Times have really changed. Good luck splitimage. 
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