Looking for a Job?

[Edwina's Secretary]

So Sara:
I've been with my employer for 23 years. If I apply for other jobs, who in the heck to I use for a reference?

I know you said that experience speaks volumes but gee....who would hire a 56 year old diabetic cancer patient?

References - haven't there been some people who worked there with you and have left? And I'll let you in on another secret. References don't mean alot. Most employers (and I am sure this is true in Canada as here) don't give much in the way of reference and If I think someone is mart enough to hire they are smart enough to give me references who will say they are the second coming.

As Kitten645 points out - the interview is not about your health -- nor should it be discussed.

And let's see -- an experienced 50 something year old who knows what to do in an emergency, is stable and dedicated and understand that accepting a job is to make a commitment or.....a wet behind the ears kid who thinks it is their right to text message any time and any where they want, surfs the web for hours and parties 4 out of 5 nights a week? (Spoken with hyperbole so please -- no flaming emails that I am picking on anyone...)

But...you must believe in yourself and your value in order to sell it to an employer!

So shoulders back - smile on....go get 'em!

[kitten645]

"But...you must believe in yourself and your value in order to sell it to an employer! "

Oh so very true! YOU are the only one in the world that knows your true worth! Go out there and TELL THEM !!! Dwell on the positives! Tell them why you'd hire you!
I also agree about references. You'd have to be a big time loser not to be able to tell someone to say something good about you or pretend to be someone else.
I must say I've been wanting to hire someone for a while. Nights and weekends. Didn't put an ad up and was only half heartedly supported to get another body in. Low and behold, a former part timer/student came in to keep in touch with friends and off handedly said "I want to work here again!" I met with her briefly and got such a good vibe off her that I put paper work thru for her right away. Everyone she worked with previously has told me how fantastic she is so I'm very pleased. Usually, you just KNOW who's right.
Claudia