[Greenteam]

Well, I have been in the market for about 6 weeks now and the search is slow and painful.

Most online sites I have already book-marked.

Despite my background the race is a slow one and I am eager for a change.

You?

[vter]

What kind of work are you looking for?
Where in Vermont are you located?

[Greenteam]

I'm in the southern half of the state but very willing to relocate.
My background is in the high-technology sector as I did a 4 year gig with one of the bigger players. Manufacturing within a lab environment.

[GypsySoul22]

Yeah, it's pretty slow. I thought once I did my temp job I would be back in the market and not have problems getting other office work. I have been looking since early September, had one interview, a few waste of time (joke salary) calls, and not finding much else to apply to--there are definitely less jobs than last year at this time.

[vter]

This really isnt a state with a lot of high tech jobs. The Burlington area and maybeUpper Valley would be your best shot at employment if you were going to stay in the state. This is a very small state with a small economy, so while there are some good jobs out there, they are highly competitive.
In the Burlington area try NRG Systems and Earth Turbines(in Hinesburg), GE Healthcare (South Burlington) and Dynapower and LogicTech, also both in South Burlington. I've seen job openings at these companies in the recent past.

[MRVphotog]

Can I assume your not just doing it online? There are still alot of companies where doing it the old fashion way works much better IMHO, especially in a place like Vermont.

[GypsySoul22]

Originally Posted by MRVphotog

Can I assume your not just doing it online? There are still alot of companies where doing it the old fashion way works much better IMHO, especially in a place like Vermont.

Would you recommend going IN person to places that are hiring? I have sent a lot of stuff on spec. and for specific jobs but I know when I did work (at my last job) the HR dept was run by one busy person who often didn't have any time to review resumes/applications.

I can't help thinking places like you to show up and talk with them here...

[BryanVT]

I know of two open positions at my work near Bellows Falls that makes light filters. One is quality control and one is more of an office kind of job to manage orders. Interested?

[Lilybeans]

I can tell you that when my office receives unsolicited resumes or online resumes without actual human contact, we just toss them. We figure it's someone just filling a requirement for unemployment, and they are not motivated enough to contact us in person.


Personal contact goes a long way in job searches. It allows an employer to put a face to an application, allows for some personal connection and shows aggressiveness and motivation.

Obviously, that's not the case in every single instance, but they do say the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

[Greenteam]

Originally Posted by Lilybeans

I can tell you that when my office receives unsolicited resumes or online resumes without actual human contact, we just toss them. We figure it's someone just filling a requirement for unemployment, and they are not motivated enough to contact us in person.


Personal contact goes a long way in job searches. It allows an employer to put a face to an application, allows for some personal connection and shows aggressiveness and motivation.

Obviously, that's not the case in every single instance, but they do say the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

I agree and I always follow up a submission with another more direct email asking for a possible update or if any additional paperwork is required. Some of the companies I have responded to are all linked thru some of the larger online sites and only offer applying with their online link.

I am crafty when it involves searching for a job and I do my follow up as best I can but Vermont will require me to double my efforts.