Comments on: Where do I go?

by: anjames

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:08:08 +0000

I understand how you feel about living in Oklahoma and wanting to work somewhere else. I think that part of the reason is because like you say if you aren’t local they won’t call you because you might not be able to come for an interview at the drop of a hat. However, you do need to make it known to those who do look at your resume that you are more than willing to relocate. It has also been suggested that you could put potential dates you are available in your cover letter.
Now, about making your resume stand out in an inbox , it is sometimes not possible, especially if they want you to put just the job id number in the subject line. One thing I will strees, even though you probably already know is to use your network, especially if you do know someone in the industry. I don’t know if you have ever heard of the book “What Color is your Parachute,” but in the 2005 edition there is an excellent chaper called “Getting Into IMpossible Places,” I think it might help you out. We have the book available in the A&S Career Services library if you want to check it out. Hope this helps.

by: rporter

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:26:38 +0000

I had actually wondered myself what the difference between the college office and the main university office. Thanks for clearing that up.

by: nichorw

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:10:18 +0000

I am currently looking for a job for graduation. I’ve been looking on craigslist in Los Angeles. I have found out that several jobs are overwhelmed with responses to their job posting and I think I am getting “flooded out”. Is there a way to make my email and resume stand out in an inbox? On a separate note, how do I overcome the stigma of living in Oklahoma and trying to get someone in Los Angeles to hire me? (A lot of employers will screen out people that don’t live in Los Angeles, have CA addresses or have a local area code, even if they are interested in relocating)