Finding a restaurant service job...

[davefr]

Originally Posted by Minervah

Hey I am quoting myself! LOL!

But seriously I really wanted to know how one goes about networking in a place where they live in a place where they don't. I would like to know that for my own relocation plans.

By doing as much research as they can from where they currently live but then spending time doing the actual networking where they want to live.

That means using up vacation time, taking a LOA, doing it on days off, etc.

No-one said it's going to be easy.

[backdrifter]

Originally Posted by davefr

You don't seem to understand. Networking is done on foot and in person and becomes like a full time job that can take months or even years. You meet people in the business, setup informational interviews, ask if they have any leads, followup, try new angles, maybe take some classes or attend some seminars, accept some temporary grunt work to prove yourself, etc. This is not done remotely!!

This is SO true. In Portland, at least. It may sound exaggerated, but it really isn't.

[aefroyms]

To answer everyone's question: I was able to network with a friend, who comes into the restaurant that I work at, who is also a manager at a restaurant chain in Indianapolis, who also knows a manager in that same restaurant chain in Portland. He is going to help me get out of the stack of resumes/applications when I apply in July since I am arriving in August. I just met him at his restaurant, between 2-4, he has seen me work, so he called the manager right in front of me. Now when I fill out that electronic application in July, I am going to go back into this restaurant and have him call this other manager again.

[philwithbeard]

Dang!

Talk about a lucky break.... I hope it all works out for you. Portland is an experience.

Enjoy the adventure. What ever happens, you will remember this summer for a long time-- here's wishing you make pleasant memories this summer.

Phil

[aefroyms]

That is exactly what I want. I am 28, just broke up with my girlfriend and have lived in Indy all my life. I have always wanted to live in the west coast, but Portland is calling to me.

[sofia76]

Good luck! I am on my way out of Portland area (going to Seattle for a job), so you can replace me! LOL Portland is beautiful and a lot of great folks here. Enjoy!

[Minervah]

Originally Posted by aefroyms

To answer everyone's question: I was able to network with a friend, who comes into the restaurant that I work at, who is also a manager at a restaurant chain in Indianapolis, who also knows a manager in that same restaurant chain in Portland. He is going to help me get out of the stack of resumes/applications when I apply in July since I am arriving in August. I just met him at his restaurant, between 2-4, he has seen me work, so he called the manager right in front of me. Now when I fill out that electronic application in July, I am going to go back into this restaurant and have him call this other manager again.

Good for you. That's the way to do it. Best of luck with your move here.

[aefroyms]

Thank you everyone for your help. This is one of the best resources out there.