[sdgirl]

I live in kingston which is a small city in ontario and I have been trying to work for two years but I haven't found anything. I have been on many interviews but they all say 'we will call you back' and that means they don't want because they never call back. I am really frustrated and disappointed. Everytime I get an interview I'm like 'geez is this a waste of time too are they going to say we will call you back again'.
I don't know what to do. I wish I had job so I wasn't relying on the government for support so much and so I can feel independant.
Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks.
Lisa

[Perna]

Lisa, what sort of jobs are you looking for? Kingston has some jobs. I'd look ahead insead of for right now, see if I could get a job as a crossing guard, for example: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/cityhal...08-09-2010.asp (I would assume it is mostly for the Fall/Winter when kids are in school?) or I'd enroll in a local or online college for a few courses, get established as a "student" and see about student jobs for next summer?

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Perna you're so on the ball...

sdgirl,

just letting you know that I'm thinking of you and sending you some "come to me" vibes....Hope you get a job soon,

Cheers,

Rhian

[splitimage]

If you're on ODSP you may be eligible for job training and job search assistance. If you're on ON Works, you may be eligible for second career - and HRDSC office could tell you. You might also want to consider job search skills training, they might be able to help you with interview skills - I know in Toronto a lot of community agencies offer them, I'd suggest trying the Y or again your local HRDSC office. Or if Kingston has a 211 service try calling them.

Good luck.

--splitimage

[sdgirl]

Thanks for all the replies,
I think I do need help with the interview part. I seem to get really quiet in interviews and often give yes/no answers which is not what the interviewer wants to here but it's all I can think of at the moment.
If there are any websites that teach interview techniques then please share them with me.
Thanks.
Lisa

[sdgirl]

I found this website for preparing for the job interview:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interv...rviewquest.htm
I have scripted out my answers, many that I took from the site because they sounded like great answers. I have added my own personal information where appropriate. I feel more confident that I am ready for an interview should I get one again next time.

Best wishes, sdgirl.

[Bobster999]

Originally Posted by sdgirl

I live in kingston which is a small city in ontario and I have been trying to work for two years but I haven't found anything. I have been on many interviews but they all say 'we will call you back' and that means they don't want because they never call back. I am really frustrated and disappointed. Everytime I get an interview I'm like 'geez is this a waste of time too are they going to say we will call you back again'.
I don't know what to do. I wish I had job so I wasn't relying on the government for support so much and so I can feel independant.
Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks.
Lisa

If everytime you go to an interview and say to yourself geez is this a waste of time to?.....im telling you they can feel your negative vibe....people can subconsciously detect your energy and say to themself, im not sure what it is but i dont feel shes right for the position.....then shrug his shoulders and say NEXT!!!!!

[Sooles]

this might be a long short, but check out charity village (look it up - this site is telling me i cant post a link) to see if there are volunteer opportunities near you.

it might feel like a backwards step to work for free, but volunteering can give you job experience, good references, and a sense of purpose. also, once you have spent some time with an organization they may be open to considering you for any jobs that come up.