[Jewelry making - Article 01238] - Re: [Orchid] Job Seeking

[wemery AT earthlink.net]

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    Hi Ata, The jewelers that I know don't look for employees on line.
    Here are some of the things I have done when looking for new staff:
    A/ I call the state Unemployment Commission and let them know what
    skills I am looking for.  They add that request to the ir database,
    which lets ANYONE looking for a job search the database to look for
    prospective employers.  This costs no on e a dime. B/ I place an ad
    in the nearest large city newspaper. You can go to a library in most
    places and search these newspapers, or often you can search them
    on-line. C/ I keep my eyes and ears open when I visit other stores,
    any store, looking for good attentive sales people who smile a lot
    and don't seem confused or half-asleep.  No backward baseball caps,
    if you get my drift. If I like what I see I give them my card and
    ask them to call me if they ever hear of someone with skills as good
    as thei rs who might consider changing employment. 

    Generally, I have found that folks who take the time to call ME or
    visit ME get my attention.  Even if they just send me  their resume
    with an attached letter, I feel they are aggressive enough to go
    after what they want.  Frankly, someone loo king for just a paycheck
    and benefits, doesn't interest me much. I want to know how they will
    be a GREAT addition to our  business. I also NEED to know their
    skill level.  For instance, we make one-of-a-kind pieces, often using
    unusual metals or stones. This calls for a higher skill level than is
    often seen, and I need to have some way of verifying that skill
    level. The  person who brings in examples of their work, not
    pictures, gets my attention quickly. 

    Also, and maybe it's just a typo (I'm a good speller but a lousy
    typist), but re-read your post and look at how you spell ed
    "jewelry".  When I get a resume and words pertinent to our trade are
    incorrectly spelled, guess what sort of first imp ression that
    makes? When you're competing with others for the prize (a job), you
    hardly ever get a second chance to make a good first impress ion.
    Polish it. You gave nio clue as to what sort of employment you are
    looking for, but why don't you send ME a resume anyway...include  a
    complete description of previous employment, if any,
    responsibilities, training, time in the profession, your goals, wh
    ere you'd prefer living, etc.  I know that it is popular to creat
    one-page resumes today, but ignore that. 

    Good luck, 

Wayne Emery
Jewelry Design Studio
Tacoma WA
wmemery11 AT attbi.com 

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