Oh Chester, I know it's frustrating.  When I got out of the military, I got
out during the recession of the 90's and found it very hard to explain to
people why I didn't want to be a plumber/welder/ship fitter anymore.  First,
look at your resume, it should be short, one page with highlights of your
accomplishments.  Second, keep a curriculum vitae, that's where you put
everything, all your schooling, classes, seminars, etc, include community
affiliations all the goodies.  Keep a running list of folks who can be your
references (another page).  Keep copies of all this and any certificates you
have in a binder that you can take to a job interview.
Now how are you sending your resumes?  Just cold?  In response to ads? The
problem with ads is that many posts are already filled, the add is just a
formality.  You have to get out and get to know people.  Are you doing any
type of volunteer work?  Have you decided what you want to do with disabled
kids?  What area of the country are you in Chester, I know you've probably
have said before, and I've forgotten.


Beth the OT

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-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Chester Worwa
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 4:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: another thread


I've sent my resume to so many places that I don't
know where to send it anymore.

--- "Elizabeth H. Thiers" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Chester,
> If you are able to drive check with a lot of your
> local charities such as
> Easter Seal's, ARC's, and such.  They are always
> looking for respite care
> workers, also, school systems are always looking for
> teaching
> assistants/aides.  If you can get to school, you can
> get a degree in
> counseling or social work and work with children
> that way.  One way to look
> for these places is to contact the United Way,
> Center for Independent
> Living, therapeutic foster homes in the area,
> children's homes, schools,
> etc.  You could start as a volunteer and keep your
> eyes and ears open.  This
> also looks great on a resume.  It helped me
> tremendously and I got to learn
> about all the other places in town.  As a volunteer,
> you gain experience,
> network, and you have someone you can put down as a
> reference or have them
> write a letter a recommendation.
> Write down what are  your strengths and weaknesses
> be honest with yourself.
> Also, after you sent resumes, talk with people (even
> if they are just giving
> you someone else to talk to) write thank you notes.
> Best of luck to you!!!
>
>
> Beth the OT
>
> email address: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> Chester Worwa
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 10:22 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: another thread
>
>
> I want to work with disabled children.
>
> --- "Barber, Kenneth L." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > i was not looking at job prospects, i was looking
> at
> > real estate. i do
> > remember a big office of chase bank in tempe.
> > refresh my old mind, what kind
> > of job are you looking for. have you checked the
> > federal government. talk
> > about a variety of jobs.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chester Worwa [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 1:15 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: another thread
> >
> >
> > Do you know of any places there where I could send
> a
> > resume?
> >
> > --- "Barber, Kenneth L." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > > i was in arizona this past week. it is very
> pretty
> > > and i could breath better
> > > and my joins were not as bad out there. i was
> > > supprised at the fact that the
> > > small towns real estate was just as expensive as
> > in
> > > phoenix. i was in phonix
> > > down to the mexican border.