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  • 13-02-2011 11:03pm
    #1
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭


    Long story short: I graduated from my Arts Degree in November 2009 and have been working the same dead end job I had during college since then. Excluding a 4 month period when I was in Canada. I need to seriously start looking for a decent job.

    My question is, Where do I start looking?

    I've never really had to work too hard to find work before and honestly am pretty clueless as to where I should start? I've never had much luck with jobs websites and my friends say they are a waste of time.

    Any suggestions please.


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  • #2
    Lux23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭Lux23


    Well I suppose you need to have an idea of what you want to do and start to build a CV around that.

    What are you doing now?


  • #3
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭dceire


    As I said, I'm working in the same retail job I had during college. I was in Canada for a few months towards the end of last year but came back in September and was offered my old job back. At the time it was a better option than going on welfare.

    I'm thinking of sending off a few emails to companies that I'd like to work for.


  • #4
    Tiddlers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭Tiddlers


    I've never really found sending emails off blindly to be much use.Don't give up on the job websites too quickly though.I graduated with an arts based degree almost three years ago and both jobs I've had since I have found through websites. As long as you have a very clear idea of what you want and where to go with your career you should navigate the job sites easily. A very clear CV is essential and always include a succinct cover letter. Again, if you can outline what kind of job you are hoping to get people should be able to direct you towards job sites that specialise in certain areas eg Prosperity for media and online jobs.


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