I am completely confuzzled as to how a human resources person could look at my education/museum/artsy resume and say, "she needs to work for us as a financial advisor!" It's truly laughable, :biggrin1: Obviously they don't know I have dyscalculia and can't consistently balance a checkbook correctly.:redface: They do mention that they realize this is a career change for me. I just wonder why they think I might fit in the financial world.
Background Info: I have been looking for a job since March 2008, when my Social Security Disability was declined for the 3rd time. :12: I don't want to get into all my medical stuff right now; anyway I haven't worked in a little over 2 years.
I have e-mailed maybe 2 dozen resumes. I know the job market is awful right now, especially in my field. I also know these things go in cycles. So while concerned, I am not losing any sleep over it.
Has it gotten so bad, that people no longer know what proper interview or business attire is? What a sad commentary on the United States today. :frown1: I would never dream of going on an interview in a corporate environment in anything but a suit or perhaps a conservative dress with a blazer.
What is wrong with people today?
From: Letter
To: njqt466
Sent: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 9:21 am
Subject: Resume (Initial Interview)
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Thank you for submitting your resume to Monster. We would like to speak with you further. Please visit our web site to learn more about the Financial Advisor position. If you feel this may be an appropriate career fit, please call Jane at (404) 123-4567 ext .111, between 10am and 4pm. Please do not reply via e-mail. Your resume will remain confidential. We look forward to speaking with you about a possible career change. [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Thank You[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Company X, Inc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]1234 Peachtree Street [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Atlanta, GA [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]We suggest mapquesting your driving directions. When arriving for your interview please bring in a clean copy of your resume, be approximately 10 minutes early and dress business professional. (Ex. Gentlemen required to wear Jacket & Tie).[/FONT]
Background Info: I have been looking for a job since March 2008, when my Social Security Disability was declined for the 3rd time. :12: I don't want to get into all my medical stuff right now; anyway I haven't worked in a little over 2 years.
I have e-mailed maybe 2 dozen resumes. I know the job market is awful right now, especially in my field. I also know these things go in cycles. So while concerned, I am not losing any sleep over it.
Has it gotten so bad, that people no longer know what proper interview or business attire is? What a sad commentary on the United States today. :frown1: I would never dream of going on an interview in a corporate environment in anything but a suit or perhaps a conservative dress with a blazer.
What is wrong with people today?
From: Letter
To: njqt466
Sent: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 9:21 am
Subject: Resume (Initial Interview)
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Thank you for submitting your resume to Monster. We would like to speak with you further. Please visit our web site to learn more about the Financial Advisor position. If you feel this may be an appropriate career fit, please call Jane at (404) 123-4567 ext .111, between 10am and 4pm. Please do not reply via e-mail. Your resume will remain confidential. We look forward to speaking with you about a possible career change. [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Thank You[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Company X, Inc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]1234 Peachtree Street [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]Atlanta, GA [/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Sans-Serif]We suggest mapquesting your driving directions. When arriving for your interview please bring in a clean copy of your resume, be approximately 10 minutes early and dress business professional. (Ex. Gentlemen required to wear Jacket & Tie).[/FONT]