The objective is to get as much interview training as possible, and
learn more about those little tricks on what to do and not to do. Prepare
yourself really well and memorize everything about the job and the company's
webpage so you can ask interesting questions that shows that you want the job.
For the women its a problem that there is always a risk that they can get
labelled either way depending on who is doing the hiring. Also, women have the
possibility to hide extra weight well depending on how they carry themselves,
as well as you can use clothing that hide excess weight quite well.
I know a lot of people my age are struggling with this at the moment,
but I am puzzled by my situation because, for someone my age, I have a lot of
work experience. These were not fast food jobs, but entry level positions with
respectable companies where I enjoyed good relationships (all are willing to
vouch for me). Quite a bit has happened since then (my father died, for
starters), but I have been consistently looking for work, and haven't found
anything yet.
One
tip is that you go to every interview you are offered, even those jobs that you
don't like to see if you get an offer. I don't know what's going on, and
I've begun to wonder if aesthetics are the problem. Aesthetics are not the main
problem. Don't think that for a minute. We still live in a recessive economy. I
believe the line where it indeed can have some impact is when you start getting
quite obese (but don't have a medical condition for it). It's a signal that if
you don't take care of yourself and love yourself, how will it work in the
workplace?
Obese people have it tougher. It depends who is sitting in front of you
and what kind of jobs you are applying for. A tip is that if you do start
running and go to the gym 1-2 times a week, the extra energy boost you get from
being in better shape will add in favour for you. None of the companies
expects to fill their positions with a bunch of Miss Worlds or Mr. Worlds,
unless you are looking for a job in the fashion, modelling or film
industry. Also some companies might look for this in the front office
jobs. Not all of them.
Pray
If you believe
in God, Pray.
Neat and presentable
Not every job
seeker can look like Tom Cruise or Angelina Jolie. But all of them can look
neat and presentable. I think we should be neat and presentable always. Not
only when we look for a job. What you got to do and I have done it before
is :
A little introverted
Be interested in people. Maintain a healthy relation and also keep the
limits. Do not be over concerned or under concerned. Not everyone can be
extroverts. And you mentioned that you had good and healthy relations in your
previous work places. This means you have the skill of dealing with people in a
good way.
Keep studying
If you are not in a position to attend a regular college, get an M.A via
distance education. After that you can also go for B.Ed., M.Ed. etc. if you
wish.
Upgrade your skills
Employers are looking for skills and knowledge required to get their
work done in a perfect way. Make sure you possess this. Of course with so much
of work experience you already have a lot of it. But be a constant learner.
Marketing
Market your skills and knowledge in a perfect way. Give them the idea
that you are ready to learn and always have an open mind towards learning.
Sincerity
Be sincere in your dealings. Try not to overact.
Attitude
Don’t feel depressed. You have a personality and individuality. Never
compromise this for anything. The recruiters or the company professionals are
just human beings who got a chance to work in a company. Nothing more, nothing
less. Do not get tensed or upset. Don’t think the job is the end of the world
or the recruiter or the company is your ultimate destination. Don’t give them
this idea too. You are an individual and have a purpose in this world. You are
valuable. Just because you face some problems in life doesn’t mean that you are
inferior to others. Yellow Monster Edition
Conclusion
Don’t make way for another depression in future thinking that you wasted
lot of time in teenage or youth by just getting tensed and depressed. You will
not get this age back. These and a smiling, approachable and friendly
attitude will help you. There is a right time for everything. You will get the
perfect job at the right time. Wait patiently. Avoid tension and depression as far as possible. There is only one
life. There are a lot of things in the world for you to know and explore.
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