DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
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I'm just looking for advice. What would you all recommend I do to aid my search? I'm looking for an office job (preferably not a call center, leaning more towards office assistant... I dream big apparently), but I only have experience working in retail.
I do have a fully updated resume, and I tried to emphasize the office work I've managed to do in my current position, which is actually relatively substantial considering I sell toys.
Any tips/advice?
stazziwasadruid
Try a secretarial temp agency. Many will train while trying to place you.
tcornel5
try volunteering at a non-profit doing office work on the weekend etc. to support a cause, network, and build the resume, or lie
pollomagnifico
Fuck a VP.
drunknninja
just apply everywhere, and keep sending your resume all over the place. Also have a professional looking resume, I think that helps
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
Cat tax that Imgur decided to take off while uploading: http://imgur.com/TP55nJC.jpg
badcheer
I suggest trying for banking. With retail experience, it's easy to get your foot in the door as a teller. After a year or so, there are many
badcheer
More opportunities once you build up a reputation and contacts.
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
Good idea. Thanks!
RudolphsRedNo
Get an idea of your typing speed. And... apply to a lot of them. Good luck?
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
Typing speed is about 101wpm. I'll keep applying. Thanks
RudolphsRedNo
Niice. I had to do a typing test when I get my office bitch job. Some experience in office programs, like MS word, excel and outlook is good
RudolphsRedNo
but really, I think applying to ones relatively near you is important too. Good lucks
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
I appreciate it! Thanks!
throughthoughtthough
Have you ever thought about joining the military?
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
I have. It is not the path for me.
throughthoughtthough
Just thought id throw it out there, you can hold on to it or send it right back.
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
I appreciate it.
Whitedevilwhitedevil
Temp agencies are a really helpful tool to get in a new industry. The level of knowledge is generally pretty lenient for entry.
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
My only concern with that is steady income? I don't know how I'd work around my current job's hours, but there is also no guarantee for...
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
Steady work with a temp agency.
Whitedevilwhitedevil
The ones I've worked for will help to place you again once a contract ends. I've only used them for manufacturing though.
DrHarleenFrancesQuinzelMD
I'll have to look into it. Thank you