A new beginning and advice please (employment, apply, tips, job interview)

[okaydorothy]

We relocated from New York to Pittsburgh in the summer. We had spent 26 years in New York and for 20 of them I was self employed. We decided to relocate for the schools, cost of living, and lifestyle.

So now I am beginning to job hunt. It is nerve wrecking, scary, exciting and thrilling. But I dont know where to start. I am hoping to go to some temp agencies next week. I did apply to some jobs online ; monster.com, companies websites etc. I do have a recent associates in accounting and lots of experience running a business. My resume could be better laid out.

Does anyone have any advice on the initial job search, interviews etc. Obviously I havent looked for a job in a long time so I dont know what the protocol is these days.

thanks
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[phoenixmike11]

well here are a few tips-
good job search sites
Job Search | one search. all jobs. Indeed.com
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
Downtown Pittsburgh: 412-552-7100, Allegheny East: 412-436-2225, Allegheny West: 412-809-3500
One-stop shop for employment training, job search, unemployment services, connection to PA Job Centers.
Resume and Cover Letter Writing Guides
Job Interview Guide:* Answers to 100 of the most commonly-asked job interview questions
TEMP agencies are good as well
if u went to college there probably is an alumni group in pittsburgh
good luck

[Quantum]

You need structure. M-W-F I job-hunt and apply for jobs. Tu-Th I study to test for certifications and new methodologies.

I have three job search sites in my regular rotation, and have a profile, and specific searches saved. I just hit those in succession and apply for as many jobs as I can. I don't get many interviews, so not sure how I'd handle multiple ones.

[okaydorothy]

Thank you. More advice is always welcome. Thanks for the advice so far.

i agree ; structure is missing. So starting Monday, i need to buckle down and get into a mode of planning out the day etc.

Thanks