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Reader Stories: Job Search Success Stories

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Finding a job isn't easy, especially in a difficult economy. Share your job search success story and what you learned during your job search. Plus, read stories from About.com site visitors who shared the story of how they got a job with us.

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Wrinkles Don't Stop Me from Using My Head

I talked to the Job Centre and got them to put me on the New Enterprise Allowance scheme, from this I obtained a mentor. From here I went to our local College and got them to put me on various course…More

Life-Changing Experiences

When my husband got to Korea, he learned the military needed secretaries so several wives, who did not initially know each other, all went to Korea to be with our husbands and to work on the military…More

I Was Offered the Job on the Spot

I brought a copy of my resume, a recommendation from a professor, my summer class schedule so I could confirm when I was available. I also researched the projects the department was working on so the…More

Miserable in Boynton Beach

Terrible.I thought for certain I got the job for Crane's Beach House in Delray I am flexible, she in fact told me I made the top 10 of her list and she did not call me back, so I called and she hired…More

Live the Life You Love

I started a blog and decided to to share my ideas with not just prospective employers, but the rest of the world. Writing on a regular basis will increase your communication skills, an important char…More

Called on the Phone

I flipped through architecture offices and called them up. I introduced myself and told them my situation and asked if they were hiring. I took notes on who I called and also who I had gotten respons…More

My Mom Got Me a Job

I went to my local unemployment offices, and kept putting in applications at all the places around the corner from my house. I also used my mom to get me a job before. I also like to apply at places …More

Director of Marketing

I did it through a system that facilitates your best access to a job and likely your best chance at landing a job you want, networking. I learned about the foundation of MyWorkster.com through gym (f…More

Babysitting Job

I didn't hesitate in e-mailing the lady as soon as I saw the flyer. Also, I was outgoing and personable, and cleared my schedule so I could meet with her as soon as possible. I provided positive refe…More

Going From Store to Store

At the interview I was very personable and presentable, wearing clothes bought from the boutique. My answers to the interviewer's questions, although short, brought out my best qualities, and the nex…More

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