How did people get jobs before the internet?

[Mood4food77]

Primerica tried to get me too. Fuck that shit

Only the top guys make money

[DoctaMario]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

First of all, if you’re applying online, there are a million other people doing the same thing. If you get a response at all, you have to follow up and act like you want the job in the first place. Employers like that kind of shit, it shows initiative. But the fact that you’ve been unemployed for 4 years looks really bad on your resume and if you’ve actually told one of these prospective employers that “it’s too far” or that you can’t lift 50 pounds (and you’re not a chick anyway) then that’s probably why you didn’t get the job.

Chances are, you’re applying for the wrong kind of stuff too. If you want a job in your field, you should probably be contacting accounting places directly or going to places like HR Block, etc and seeing what they have available.

If I were an employer though, I wouldn’t hire you. You sound lazy and the fact that you’re complaining about “oh, it’s too far” (you’re broke, quit complaining), or “I can’t lift 50 lbs” (take some of the enormous amount of free time you have between jerkoff sessions and go to the gym) means you don’t really want a job, because if you did, you’d have one.

[Mr.X]

Monster, Career Builder, snagajob for something quick fast and then see if your state has some type of workforce/job seeking program. Schedule an appointment with someone, can talk 1 on 1 with you about your skills and work you’re seeking, resume help and browse around job sites with you to find something that fits.

[Mood4food77]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

First of all, if you’re applying online, there are a million other people doing the same thing. If you get a response at all, you have to follow up and act like you want the job in the first place. Employers like that kind of shit, it shows initiative. But the fact that you’ve been unemployed for 4 years looks really bad on your resume and if you’ve actually told one of these prospective employers that “it’s too far” or that you can’t lift 50 pounds (and you’re not a chick anyway) then that’s probably why you didn’t get the job.

Chances are, you’re applying for the wrong kind of stuff too. If you want a job in your field, you should probably be contacting accounting places directly or going to places like HR Block, etc and seeing what they have available.

If I were an employer though, I wouldn’t hire you. You sound lazy and the fact that you’re complaining about “oh, it’s too far” (you’re broke, quit complaining), or “I can’t lift 50 lbs” (take some of the enormous amount of free time you have between jerkoff sessions and go to the gym) means you don’t really want a job, because if you did, you’d have one.

Maybe the job required him to move pretty far but wouldnt help him move? Maybe he physically cant lift 50 lbs due to sever back issues or some other health condition? You dont know and can’t assume that. It’s pretty discriminating to think so

[pedoviejo]

beguiled finally proven to have cunning guile

[pedoviejo]

Primerica tried to get me too. Fuck that shit

Only the top guys make money

its a pyramid scheme.

one of my engineering professors fell for that trap. LOFL

[BB_Hoody]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

First of all, if you’re applying online, there are a million other people doing the same thing. If you get a response at all, you have to follow up and act like you want the job in the first place. Employers like that kind of shit, it shows initiative. But the fact that you’ve been unemployed for 4 years looks really bad on your resume and if you’ve actually told one of these prospective employers that “it’s too far” or that you can’t lift 50 pounds (and you’re not a chick anyway) then that’s probably why you didn’t get the job.

Chances are, you’re applying for the wrong kind of stuff too. If you want a job in your field, you should probably be contacting accounting places directly or going to places like HR Block, etc and seeing what they have available.

If I were an employer though, I wouldn’t hire you. You sound lazy and the fact that you’re complaining about “oh, it’s too far” (you’re broke, quit complaining), or “I can’t lift 50 lbs” (take some of the enormous amount of free time you have between jerkoff sessions and go to the gym) means you don’t really want a job, because if you did, you’d have one.

Maybe the job required him to move pretty far but wouldnt help him move? Maybe he physically cant lift 50 lbs due to sever back issues or some other health condition? You dont know and can’t assume that. It’s pretty discriminating to think so

I agree on the last one because some people do have legit health issues that prevent such heavy lifting. But the first one? Shit I relocated from Atlanta GA to Clovis NM by car for my job. Sometimes you’re not always gonna have the luxury of getting a job right in the city you’re in. Sometimes you gotta save up some money, then pack up and go where the jobs are. Now if he has responsibilities to others like children or a wife that’s one thing. But if he’s just a single man like myself with nothing really tying him down. He has no excuse to not travel and relocate for work.

And seeing as how he is living rent free with his folks. He could easily get a part time job. Work as much hours as he can. And in like 2-3 months tops have like 2-3 grand saved up so he can be able to move if he gets a job offer out of state.

[Rick_Ross]

or just do nothing…Id go sit on my door steps and just chill

Snaaake trying to get on dat porch monkey life.

Stoop kid is too afraid to leave his stoop.

[NickRocks]

Matrix reloaded was the best one

[DoctaMario]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

First of all, if you’re applying online, there are a million other people doing the same thing. If you get a response at all, you have to follow up and act like you want the job in the first place. Employers like that kind of shit, it shows initiative. But the fact that you’ve been unemployed for 4 years looks really bad on your resume and if you’ve actually told one of these prospective employers that “it’s too far” or that you can’t lift 50 pounds (and you’re not a chick anyway) then that’s probably why you didn’t get the job.

Chances are, you’re applying for the wrong kind of stuff too. If you want a job in your field, you should probably be contacting accounting places directly or going to places like HR Block, etc and seeing what they have available.

If I were an employer though, I wouldn’t hire you. You sound lazy and the fact that you’re complaining about “oh, it’s too far” (you’re broke, quit complaining), or “I can’t lift 50 lbs” (take some of the enormous amount of free time you have between jerkoff sessions and go to the gym) means you don’t really want a job, because if you did, you’d have one.

Maybe the job required him to move pretty far but wouldnt help him move? Maybe he physically cant lift 50 lbs due to sever back issues or some other health condition? You dont know and can’t assume that. It’s pretty discriminating to think so

Well, assuming this isn’t a troll thread, all he typed were excuses. He didn’t say, “I can’t lift 50lbs because I have a back injury” and the jobs he was applying for were temp jobs. Those don’t send you to another state, they may send you 45 min/1hr away tops.

Again, assuming this isn’t a troll, the title of this thread should be “Why Can’t I Get The Perfect Job I Want While Putting In Little To No Effort And Without Having To Better Myself In Any Way?”

[SNAAAAKE]

or just do nothing…Id go sit on my door steps and just chill

Snaaake trying to get on dat porch monkey life.

Stoop kid is too afraid to leave his stoop.

leave to be someone’s slave 9-5? naw nigga…I am not down with that. never was.

Id rather have these slaves of my own. got about 20 from Philippines

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[ed1371]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

taking the bait.

Have you thought of internship or entry level at a company? Yes it would suck, but it may open the door later on.
I have dragged my wife from place to place over 23 years and she has had the unfortunate experience of starting over every 3-4 years.

moving to NC was the worst with everyone vying for ANYTHING when it came to jobs. She was WAY overqualified to take a front desk position at the naval hospital here but she took it (and a huge pay cut she was used to) just to get her foot in the door. After 8 months she applied in-house for an opening and moved up. about another 6 months she applied for another moving up closer to her skill level.

Now that I am leaving, she was offered a position about as equal in pay as she was in Cali… but we are moving in June so she needs to start over again.

Last move… military can be tough.

[yah_yaahh_b_tch]

Ive found the most success after submitting an online application to follow up by being really annoying in person or via phone until they flat out say they arent hiring.

For whatever reason companies like to magically have these standards that their current employee base woefully uphold. Its really a joke.

I have the best job of my life now, under a union, awesome benefits. Had to have a shit ton of jobs not related to my major to get there.

[yah_yaahh_b_tch]

I ask because the internet is apparently useless for doing this. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting) 4 years ago. And no job of any kind that I applied to directly online has ever resulted in a phone or email response. Some staffing/recruiting firms have contacted me and even set up an interview. But most of them never contact me again. And the few that have (on extremely rare occasions) always try to pair me up with something that I’m completely incompatible with. Either the temp job is too far away (even though I told them in the interview what area I’m looking for work in) or the job requires me to lift 50 Ib objects (which I can’t do). So how did you people (in America) get your job if not through these methods? I’ve been living with my parents this whole time, they have no interest in helping me, and I’m almost broke.

taking the bait.

Have you thought of internship or entry level at a company? Yes it would suck, but it may open the door later on.
I have dragged my wife from place to place over 23 years and she has had the unfortunate experience of starting over every 3-4 years.

moving to NC was the worst with everyone vying for ANYTHING when it came to jobs. She was WAY overqualified to take a front desk position at the naval hospital here but she took it (and a huge pay cut she was used to) just to get her foot in the door. After 8 months she applied in-house for an opening and moved up. about another 6 months she applied for another moving up closer to her skill level.

Now that I am leaving, she was offered a position about as equal in pay as she was in Cali… but we are moving in June so she needs to start over again.

Last move… military can be tough.

Internships in this day and age are only feasible if you have disposable income. And even then, if you dont snag a job its bittersweet. Its not even worthy of putting on a resume, now you have to explain the 6 month gap etc etc. Its all a bunch of nonsense.

[Amazing_Funbags]

-Go to place
-Ask for application
-Fill out/return app

Rinse and repeat. Following up may or may not be needed.

[Ninjanuity]

1. Figure out the job you want.
2. Got to Monster.com, dice.com, Careerbuilder, whatever…search for related jobs.
3. Find at least 30 job postings you like and copy/paste them onto a Word Document
4. Copy/paste all those job postings from the Word Document onto a keyword analyzer and run it.
5. Walk through the results and find the most commonly used keywords and and phrases they’re looking for.
6. Find a resume template that works for you and build it around the results you found in Step 5.
7. Don’t have a particular skill? Go to Khan Academy, Udemy.com, Youtube, local library and take a class or read a book. There are tons of marketable skills you can learn in either a couple hours online or over a weekend with all the free time you have.
8. Write a novel. The old rule of “Your resume should only be 1-2 pages long” does not apply anymore. Employers don’t sift through mounds of long resumes to find candidates anymore, computers do it for them. The more words you have, the higher chance of hitting keyword matches for a given opening.
9. Post your resume to all the job boards. Within a couple days you should be getting emails from interested employers. From there it just becomes of matter of setting the conversation.

If you don’t like using the Internet to look for a job, too bad, times have changed. Unless you’re applying to fast food places or retail nobody operates with paper resumes anymore. If you’re sending out paper resumes they’re probably getting shredded instantly. Companies / recruiters own software or pay for services that use key words to match a job opening with a resume or database full of resumes to see who’s worth looking at. Even if you’re an AMAZING candidate if your resume doesn’t have a high percentage match to key words in a job post it’s not going to be picked up for review.

[Manx]

Street corner, bottle of Jergens. Some hand sanitizer if you wanna go for the classier clientele.

You know the rest.

:tup:

[Weecho]

I used to walk 10 miles uphill in the snow to go to look for jobs. You whippersnappers have it easy now a days.

[MechWarrior]

Connections, influence, nepotism, and yes-manning.

[KORYNTHYAN]

Almost surprised this isn’t a joke topic.

It ***is ***a joke (sarcastic) topic.

People still getting jobs/hired the same way they did before internetz. It hasn’t stopped. Internet just became a convenience. Nothing more.

Actually there is something I find to be a bit of a joke here…the fact that I’ve run into MANY companies of late who only
hire by way of internet—that shit is ridiculous…and suspect IMO.

~K.