Job Search -Week 3

Well I'm now three weeks into searching for a new job as a Prepper. It has never taken me this long to find a job usually by the first week I've fount a job. So, what is this saying about the industry and job availability?

The first thing I'll usually do when searching for a job is buy the Toronto Sun and look in the skilled job section for available hiring ads. There hasn't been allot of ads so, now I'm utilizing the internet and local newspapers too.

Its always interesting talking with shop owners - just listing to their expectations on requirements from a tech, the industry trend in their view and what they believe techs are willing or should be willing to work for.

Last week, I had two solid leads. The week before that I answered an Ad for an experienced Prepper - to send my resume to an email address and they will be in contact.

the following is my conversation with them:

Me- Red
Green- Them

Hi, I'm responding to the job in the Mississauga Newspaper. I understand what it takes and the demands in today's work environment to get the job out - by providing me the opportunity to join your team and utilize my experience to further your companies advancement would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Don,

We will be hosting interviews on Thursday evening: August 05, 2010 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

If you are available please reply to this email with your preferred time as we are interested in you.

Please have available your references.

Hi, I am still interested in the job position. 4:30 would work for me. If you could provide me your location I will see you then.

Thank you

Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Hello Don,

I will schedule You for 4:30 PM.

Our location is:

Please have your references available.


Hello Don,

Eric has made a decision to hire on a trial basis.

I will maintain your resume on file and contact you asap if the individual does not meet the requirements.

Thank you for your time.

Carolyn

Okay, your consideration was appropriated (meant to say appreciated) .
Thank you

Don

Even through I didn't get the job it was a very interesting experience and a few good things came from it. 1 - the interaction of applying and using new technology to respond and set up interview appointments . 2- going though the procedure of supplying references (first time that I've ever been asked for references ) and 3- listening to employers' challenges of finding that tech that fits into their company's requirements.

What is so interesting to me, "as I search for this illusive job", is this question... are Auto Collision Repair facilities full understanding the changing economical demands of their industry? If yes, then why are they trying so desperately hard to fit a round peg into a square whole?