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fullhouse9873
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posted January 13, 2004 12:02 AM
I'm thinking about switching jobs - and I'd like to send out a resume to my local shelters - as that's some place I'd love to work. The problem is - I've never written a resume. I've been in the same job since I got out of high school. Anybody have any pointers?
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Puellula
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posted January 14, 2004 05:14 AM
If you have Microsoft Word on your computer, you can find very good templates of Resume's. There is a few different types of them and the wizard takes you through every step.
Hope this helps!
Good luck
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posted January 14, 2004 10:08 AM
Our state employment offices have people who help with this sort of thing. You might want to check with your local office.
Another thing to consider. Most of those jobs pay for c.r.a.p. If money's an issue in your situation, you might want to look into the going pay for those kinds of jobs before you decide to let your other job go.
Good luck!
[ January 14, 2004, 10:10 AM: Message edited by: bearsmom ]
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posted January 14, 2004 10:20 AM
Our local shelters don't have workers. Well all but one. They all use prison workers.
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posted January 14, 2004 12:10 PM
Our shelter only has 3 or 4 paid employees as well, the rest are volunteers. I work w/ one of the paid employees at the vet I groom for & she complains about the pay all of the time.
Have you thought about working at a vet's office? The receptionists where I work love their jobs, they assist the vet occasionally on routine surgeries & x-rays. What do you do now?
As far as the resume, I would list all current duties in detail to make it longer. Have you switch positions or cross trained? List every little detail. There are some pretty good resume books out-I found a few at the library when I was looking.
Good Luck!
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fullhouse9873
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posted January 15, 2004 12:59 AM
Unfortunately money is an issue for me. I somehow stumbled across the job I have now - which pays extraordinarily well for what I do. At the end of the day though - I just feel so completely unfufilled. And the office politics. Almost quit my job because of it. Basically - I am a fill in supervisor - which means if the 2nd shift sup. is off - then I'm in charge. Well - I'm only 23 - a good 20 years younger than the rest of the office staff - and I'm lowest seniority in the office. So basically no one wants to listen to me - or as I found out - even wor,k for me. Luckily my office manager stuck up for me and told them all that I pretty much kick butt - and she has complete confidence in me and they need to basically quit their whining.
I just can't take the gossiping, the back-stabbing and all the other catty little things that go on there. My husband keeps telling me - you're going to find this no matter where you go. But there has to be some place better! Also - I think if I was doing something I really liked - I could better deal with some of the things that go on.
Unfortunately - we live in a small town - which doesn't help. A lot of places around here aren't even hiring. I would like the idea of a receptionist - but I would like to work more hands on with animals. Plus - I don't know how much more of this desk job I can take. Sitting behind a desk all day is starting to get pretty old for me.
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bearsmom
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posted January 15, 2004 08:39 AM
There's going to be office politics, gossip, and c.r.a.p. like that whereever you go, unfortunately. This sounds really bad, and I know that, so you can flame me if you want - I'm ready. It's been my experience that when offices are mostly women that stuff is worse. When there's a more even split between men and women it's not as bad. I've had lots of different jobs, in different industries, and that's what I've seen. I feel for you. I've been in situations like yours and it's hard.
You might want to look at volunteering at a shelter or something. Maybe even for an hour or so after work at night. That way, you have a way to decompress on the way home and you don't feel like you've wasted your day. In addition, you're still helping the animals! Our local shelters are always looking for people to walk the dogs and/or take them to obedience classes and things like that. That might be your best option for now.
Good luck! I feel for you.
[ January 15, 2004, 08:40 AM: Message edited by: bearsmom ]
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posted January 15, 2004 09:16 AM
This is why I have never volunteered at a shelter and something you might want to consider.
There is too much of a risk of bringing a disease home to your own animals.
They have no idea of what the animals there might be carrying. I know that at our county shelter, almost every dog (including one I have) that comes out of there has parvo. Chances of living through parvo are very low. Thankfully, my boy did make it, but many dollars in vet bills later. There could be anything in there, and you can take it home with you.
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fullhouse9873
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posted January 16, 2004 01:14 AM
I've thought about volunteering at a shelter - but I really just don't have the time for it. I work 2nd shift - so I've got the kids all day. My oldest goes to school in the afternoon - but I still have my 1 1/2 year old then. I fell guilty leaving him with the sitter for longer - because I don't get to spend as much time with the boys as I'd like as it is. Once it crossed my mind about taking them with me - then I came to my sense (too many dogs with unknown histories and a 1 1/2 year old who thinks he can kiss every dog on the mouth - yep that spells disaster).
The humane societies that we have around here are actually very clean and well kept - and the dogs appear to be in good condition.
I'm just going to keep working away on my resume. Hopefully I can find something - if not - at least I have a job!
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posted January 17, 2004 06:35 AM
The politics & back stabbing is one of the main reasons I hated my job as well. I agree wholeheartedly with BearsMom-The women are the worst!
I understand your time restraints. When my kids were younger I didn't leave them with a babysitter either. Use this time to find out what you REALLY want to do. There are lots of home study courses that are really good that you can work on while your kids are small.
That is how I started my dog grooming career, I did my home study course in the evenings & by the time I was laid off I'd found a groomer that was willing to let me apprentice w/ her over the summer & that Sept. I got my first job. I look forward to going to work & have never been happier.
Maybe you were meant to have your own business? Quality Doggie Daycare & boarding seen to always do well, Canine Massage Therepy & dog training I always see ads for home study courses. If you don't have the room in your house, pet sitting at client's houses & dog walking may be something you could do.
As far as the shelter, I've been volunteering for a few years & have never had a problem. I sterilize my equipment & they provide surgical scrub soap to wash hands & arms with. Parvo is a different story, but as long as you don't have puppies, your animals are up to date on vaccinations & you take precautions it's not that much of a concern.
Keep us posted-I know something will work out for you!
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fullhouse9873
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posted January 20, 2004 12:28 AM
You know, Lori Ann, I was thinking of things I could do - and it was funny - a doggie day care came to mind. My husband and I agreed - that if I could do it - that would be the perfect thing for me. It just wouldn't work right now for me. So I'm going to start volunteering at the sheelter. We worked out a time when the kids can go to the sitter's house - and then I can have some me time. I'm kind of giddy about it already. I've also thought about taking some classes on dog training. I've worked with all my dogs - and have had pretty good luck with them.
Also - for all you groomers out there - how do you like it?I've tossed that idea around a couple of times - but I'm not sure about it. I mean - I can't do anything with my own hair (always up in a pony) - I don't know if I could work with a dogs! Any input you guys could give would be appreciated - and thanks for everything already. It helps to have someone who is non-objective to talk to. Every time I even mention job changing my husband goes on about "we can't afford it - yada yada yada". It just goes in one ear and out the other for me now! (I think he's getting used to that though!)
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