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If they were desperate I don't think they'd be saying 'We want an experienced person'.
The experience part of it is a "wish list." The employer makes a "wish list" of what he/she would like to have in an employee. If he/she doesn't find an experienced person, is impressed by an inexperienced person, or no experienced people apply, then he/she will hire an inexperienced person. I have actually gotten two jobs where they wanted experience and I had none.
I thought you were going to CNC machining training. That might help you to get out and take some training so some sort. Just to get out of the house. I have also mentioned that you could try truck driving CDL training. They are hiring drivers like crazy in North Dakota at great wages. Both of these jobs would be a heck of a lot better than the McJobs you are aiming for anyway. Spending time on the internet helps no one and not to mention doesn't help with the job search.
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The experience part of it is a "wish list." The employer makes a "wish list" of what he/she would like to have in an employee. If he/she doesn't find an experienced person, is impressed by an inexperienced person, or no experienced people apply, then he/she will hire an inexperienced person. I have actually gotten two jobs where they wanted experience and I had none.
That was true in the past, but recently I have stopped doing that. For a recent hire I interviewed 10 of 30 applicants and none had the right experience, so I had HR re-open it. The second time we had 16 applicants and interviewed 6, just one had what I wanted and was hired.
That was true in the past, but recently I have stopped doing that. For a recent hire I interviewed 10 of 30 applicants and none had the right experience, so I had HR re-open it. The second time we had 16 applicants and interviewed 6, just one had what I wanted and was hired.
It really depends on the role. When you're talking super-entry-level low skill, experience is nice to have, but training takes a day or two, so it's not a deal breaker.
And I think you underestimate these employers, Ezpeterson. Just because you think they don't care about GED's doesn't mean they don't. Many times they can and do, because of the economy when everybody wants a job they can afford to be ignorant.
How about the others that were identified for you?
Listen. You can find one-off excuses to do anything. To find an excuse to do something productive. The IBEW in your area is the 223. Go down there and get the application, then head over to the library and start studying for the assessment testing. Your scores on these tests mean more than any diploma or degree.
To the OP's point (before you hijacked yet another thread with your sob story), there are apprenticeships out there - stop ignoring them.
It doesn't seem to matter what I apply to. I don't get called. My application doesn't get acknowledged. You are getting mad at me when you should be mad at the system and employers who occupy it.
It doesn't seem to matter what I apply to. I don't get called. My application doesn't get acknowledged. You are getting mad at me when you should be mad at the system and employers who occupy it.
Lol. Nice fall back. Enjoy your government cheese.
Why would we be mad at a system that seems to work fine for everyone but you?
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