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About myself. I graduated from a top university. I have a degree in civil engineering and am an EIT. I have lots of handyman skills, such as woodworking with hand and power tools, machinist work using a mill or lathe, and electronic work. I also know enough CAD (Solidworks, AutoCAD) and Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign) to be a quick study. And I know the subjects that I tutor: structural analysis, finite element methods, and other engineering subjects. I have worked in solar power and architecture.
I am not picky about what I do; I just need a job as soon as possible. My only limitation might be heavy-lifting; I have a petite frame and I have been recovering from two recent surgeries.
I am a hardworking intelligent person with an engineering background, and I'm willing to work for cheap. I'm willing to relocate as well. I have enough money to buy a plane ticket to anywhere in the US.
And in case you are curious... I have no problems with drugs or alcohol. I don't lead an extravagant lifestyle. I am extremely responsible and hardworking. And despite everything, my attitude is optimistic; I am full of hope for a better future.
kc has the car plants that just hired a bunch, think it is full but get your application in for next round of hiring? not sure if your machinist skills cross over though, they all look the same on tv :S
you want to find a job anywhere? you just blew most of your money moving and want to move again? you cant even afford the first month and deposit in many urban places... sorry, just true. and you wont get paid right away either, there is lag time to first paycheck.
find a waitress job somewhere, or other tip based jobs where you are now. you need to get some cash, and nightly tips are the easiest. you wont like it if you thought it was beneath your skill level, being out on streets is even worse though.
if you are out west, look up the water driller companies, they were talking about hiring people out there on the news, not sure if your skills in cad,machines fit, but it is a long shot if you are out in that direction
Be careful-with only two thousand you might land in another city and a job that falls through. I say starting tomorrow go to every place (yes even restaurants) and apply..gain a little more security aka money...it will work out but not if you jump quickly into another mess. Good luck
Nothing is beneath me. I've waitressed before, and I'd gladly waitress again. I have a few students at the moment, so that brings in about $1500 per month (at the moment), although tutoring is really not something I want to be relying on.
Yes, I'm in Los Angeles. I currently live near the beach cities in south bay, and nothing is cheap here.
I am actively applying for work, but I hope that I will be able to land something before my situation goes from bad to worse.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Check these sites regularly, and look for others like them in other areas. they re employment "clearing house" for local public agency jobs. We use them regularly in recruiting. We don't currently have openings but do hire Jr. Engineers at times, the last was in electrical design a few months ago. Look also at non-engineering positions too, at this point you need stable income, an can always watch for internal opportunities or engineering jobs outside once you have more experience.
Just put my foot in my mouth... Yes, some things are beneath me (cheating, stealing, etc). However, I'm willing to work hard to make it. You understand what I mean.
Nothing is beneath me. I've waitressed before, and I'd gladly waitress again. I have a few students at the moment, so that brings in about $1500 per month (at the moment), although tutoring is really not something I want to be relying on.
Yes, I'm in Los Angeles. I currently live near the beach cities in south bay, and nothing is cheap here.
I am actively applying for work, but I hope that I will be able to land something before my situation goes from bad to worse.
Thanks for the replies.
Here in NYC you should be able to find work with in 2 month of looking. I don't think you need to relocate. There should be a good job market where your are.
Summer month - not the best time to look for work. If you started to market your resume you should get interesting calls around September 28-29 Try not to sound to desperate when you speak to people. It throws people off. Good luck
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Try not to sound to desperate when you speak to people. It throws people off. Good luck
