Re: Job Seeking Frustration

[Guest guest]

Dear Ms Treka,

Due to the changes in our economy, with the recession we will see less jobs in

all areas. HOWEVER that being said, medical is still the best bet for growth and

open jobs for the next 10 yrs or so when the fog lifts you will be glad you made

this choice. But we all need to know that most employers today will look for the

most experienced to save money and time in training, since they too are penny

pinching.

But there are those that can not afford their wages and will be willing to train

especially if they do have experienced techs already on staff who can share in

the training of newbies.

It will be up to you to sell yourself and what you as a newbie has to offer,

should you be granted an interview.

Since you have NO experience, I highly recommend that you get on board with a

pharm tech agency in your area. During this difficult time financially for our

country, an agency may be the 'friend' that you need in the job market.

I found carreer staff Rx that posted an IV Tech position

http://www.miracleworkers.com/INTL/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J7X4VL\

6BTSS755Y7ZF3

I also sent you a job ad.

You may also find that you must be willing to take a prn or per diem or part

time tech job to get experience.

Andf there is NO reason why you can not go to retail pharmacies and introduce

yourself the old fashioned way. Bring a copy of your resume and ask them how to

apply for a job. The IDEA is to get them to THINK

about YOU the next time there is an opening for a newbie tech. And your resume

will already be there. Send a thank you not for their time and their help or

just a pleasure to meet them.

Any thing to make an impression so that they will recall you when there is an

opening .

Consider closed door pharmacies, insurance companies, managed care as well and

central fill pharmacies. Don't WAIT for the right ad to appear, be a bit more

proactive. The worse that can happen is they say they do not have time. Then

leave a resume that is DIFFERENT than most (see my files) - so that when you

leave and they look at it they will READ it because it looks somewhat different.

I know it is difficult out there. Did you have labs and an externship? What

school did you go to? Do they have a placement department or counselor who can

help you? Please check your resume some times that needs some updating and

improvement so that the second we find an ad that is for a newbie our resume

will get our foot in the door. It isnot easy for anyone to find work in any

specific field right now. Most of my students who have lost work during this

economy, have been in the computer field. That is pretty saturated. So if you

had decided to go into that field you would find that there are little jobs

there as well right now. BUt when the fog lifts the field will still be

saturated with computer specialists but not with medical healthcare workers.

Again you made the right choice but it is a bad time.

Do not let this discourage you. Get involved in local or state pharmacy

associations or tech associations. And go to live CE and meet people who may be

seeking a newbie tech or at least a tech who is interested to stay abreast of it

all.

I do hope this helps to pick up your spirits if nothing else. My heart goes out

to you all.

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

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> I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a job!

I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain my

certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

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[Guest guest]

These links may also help to show med is still the place to be:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/236.html

http://www.careerplanner.com/Career-Articles/Hot_Jobs.cfm

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20284970/ns/business-future_of_business/t/where-will\

-jobs-be/

" Between now and 2014, total employment is projected to increase by increase by

18.9 million or 13%. " http://jobsearch.about.com/od/cooljobs/a/topjobs.htm

Top 10 Fastest Growing Occupations: 2004 - 2014

Home health aides

Network systems and data communications analysts

Medical assistants

Physician assistants

Computer software engineers

Physical therapist assistants

Dental hygienists

Computer software engineers

Dental assistants

Personal and home care aides

Notice there are 6 of the 10 are in health and dental care I have no clue why

computer software engineers is repeated

The 10 Occupations with the Largest Job Growth: 2004 - 2014

Retail salespersons

Registered nurses

Postsecondary teachers

Customer service representatives

Janitors and cleaners

Waiters and waitresses

Combined food preparation and serving workers

Home health aides

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

General and operations managers

Notice there are 3 (30%) of the 10 in healthcare

Again hope this helps!

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT

Founder/Owner

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> > I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a

job! I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain

my certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

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[Guest guest]

Check with your local Target Stores.

From: MsTreka <mstrekaa@...>

Subject: Job Seeking Frustration

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 11:09 AM

I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a job!

I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain my

certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

[Guest guest]

I would wonder if there is something via the net that an employer is able to

pull up that is killing your chances.

My two doctors run an applicants' name through Google to see what pops up. Then

a quick snoop run through Face Book and My Space.

My BIL who also runs a small business does too.

Next is a pass through the sex offender list, and the state list who is on

parole. All this can be done free.

The pharmacy I worked for did a back ground check for drug and drunk driving

convictions on me.

Some places pull credit scores. Some check if you owe back child support.

It isn't fair, but see that your internet trail is squeaky clean as possible.

My BIL did not hire a person that had her spring break photos that included

sitting around a bong with buds getting high on her FB page. He considered that

lack of good judgement since page was public. Any of his client parents could

see that.

So, do a net search on your self. Lock down, or better yet make a second FB page

to share with your buddies and make it private.

Do you blog on fringe issues? On let's trash my employer sites? Mommy blogs? A

blog about your chronically ill family member? Let the employer find out any

" issues " during the interview when you can explain them.

Last example. My dentist didn't hire a really qualified applicant due to her

church web site. She was the head of of a couple ministries that met MWF

evenings. From 4-8 pm. That is the position he hoped to fill. He figured she

could not drop any of those commitments, so her resume hit trash can. With an

employers market, don't give them a reason to disqualify you before the

interview.

The job market is terrible, but making sure your net image is bland doesn't

hurt.

HTH

Nan

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From: " MsTreka " <mstrekaa@...>

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Subject: Job Seeking Frustration

Date: Tue, Jul 26, 2011 11:09 am

I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a job!

I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain my

certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

[Guest guest]

Excellent Point Nan!

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

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> I would wonder if there is something via the net that an employer is able to

pull up that is killing your chances.

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> My two doctors run an applicants' name through Google to see what pops up.

Then a quick snoop run through Face Book and My Space.

>

> My BIL who also runs a small business does too.

>

> Next is a pass through the sex offender list, and the state list who is on

parole. All this can be done free.

>

> The pharmacy I worked for did a back ground check for drug and drunk driving

convictions on me.

>

> Some places pull credit scores. Some check if you owe back child support.

>

> It isn't fair, but see that your internet trail is squeaky clean as possible.

>

> My BIL did not hire a person that had her spring break photos that included

sitting around a bong with buds getting high on her FB page. He considered that

lack of good judgement since page was public. Any of his client parents could

see that.

>

> So, do a net search on your self. Lock down, or better yet make a second FB

page to share with your buddies and make it private.

>

> Do you blog on fringe issues? On let's trash my employer sites? Mommy blogs?

A blog about your chronically ill family member? Let the employer find out any

" issues " during the interview when you can explain them.

>

> Last example. My dentist didn't hire a really qualified applicant due to her

church web site. She was the head of of a couple ministries that met MWF

evenings. From 4-8 pm. That is the position he hoped to fill. He figured she

could not drop any of those commitments, so her resume hit trash can. With an

employers market, don't give them a reason to disqualify you before the

interview.

>

> The job market is terrible, but making sure your net image is bland doesn't

hurt.

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> HTH

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> Nan

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> From: " MsTreka " <mstrekaa@...>

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> Subject: Job Seeking Frustration

> Date: Tue, Jul 26, 2011 11:09 am

> I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a job!

I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain my

certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

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[Guest guest]

Dear Jeanetta,

Awhile back you asked permission to use one of my posts. You can use any posts

you want from me. If I use others information, I always give credit.

Nan

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From: " Jeanetta Mastron " <rxjm2002@...>

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Subject: Re: Job Seeking Frustration

Date: Sun, Jul 31, 2011 2:35 am

Excellent Point Nan!

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

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> I would wonder if there is something via the net that an employer is able to

pull up that is killing your chances.

>

> My two doctors run an applicants' name through Google to see what pops up.

Then a quick snoop run through Face Book and My Space.

>

> My BIL who also runs a small business does too.

>

> Next is a pass through the sex offender list, and the state list who is on

parole. All this can be done free.

>

> The pharmacy I worked for did a back ground check for drug and drunk driving

convictions on me.

>

> Some places pull credit scores. Some check if you owe back child support.

>

> It isn't fair, but see that your internet trail is squeaky clean as possible.

>

> My BIL did not hire a person that had her spring break photos that included

sitting around a bong with buds getting high on her FB page. He considered that

lack of good judgement since page was public. Any of his client parents could

see that.

>

> So, do a net search on your self. Lock down, or better yet make a second FB

page to share with your buddies and make it private.

>

> Do you blog on fringe issues? On let's trash my employer sites? Mommy blogs?

A blog about your chronically ill family member? Let the employer find out any

" issues " during the interview when you can explain them.

>

> Last example. My dentist didn't hire a really qualified applicant due to her

church web site. She was the head of of a couple ministries that met MWF

evenings. From 4-8 pm. That is the position he hoped to fill. He figured she

could not drop any of those commitments, so her resume hit trash can. With an

employers market, don't give them a reason to disqualify you before the

interview.

>

> The job market is terrible, but making sure your net image is bland doesn't

hurt.

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> HTH

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> Nan

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> From: " MsTreka " <mstrekaa@...>

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> Subject: Job Seeking Frustration

> Date: Tue, Jul 26, 2011 11:09 am

> I passed my CPT exam over 3mo. ago and still haven't been able to find a job!

I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain my

certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

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[Guest guest]

Yes Nan,

It was on customer service. While true to the core, it was funny....fun to read.

One just has to laugh sometimes at the situations that techs and pharmacists

face with patients, nurses and doctors.

Also I will place in the tutorial on Resume Building your information on

checking your " Internet Image "

Great stuff!

I ALWAYS give credit to the originator and this is why I also seek permission.

Do you want your full name and state with that credit? It will be in the File

section and less likely to be found or used for internet fraud/ID theft OR do

you want only your first name and the handle of your email lilbatz only?

Thank you,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

copyrighted 7-31-11

PS Nan I removed your personal data for your 'internet safety'. too late to

guard mine it has been out there too long, and long before we all had to worry

or knew we had to worry. ButI always try to protect my members.

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pull up that is killing your chances.

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> > My two doctors run an applicants' name through Google to see what pops up.

Then a quick snoop run through Face Book and My Space.

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> > My BIL who also runs a small business does too.

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> > Next is a pass through the sex offender list, and the state list who is on

parole. All this can be done free.

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> > The pharmacy I worked for did a back ground check for drug and drunk driving

convictions on me.

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> > Some places pull credit scores. Some check if you owe back child support.

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> > It isn't fair, but see that your internet trail is squeaky clean as

possible.

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> > My BIL did not hire a person that had her spring break photos that included

sitting around a bong with buds getting high on her FB page. He considered that

lack of good judgement since page was public. Any of his client parents could

see that.

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> > So, do a net search on your self. Lock down, or better yet make a second FB

page to share with your buddies and make it private.

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> > Do you blog on fringe issues? On let's trash my employer sites? Mommy blogs?

A blog about your chronically ill family member? Let the employer find out any

" issues " during the interview when you can explain them.

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> > Last example. My dentist didn't hire a really qualified applicant due to her

church web site. She was the head of of a couple ministries that met MWF

evenings. From 4-8 pm. That is the position he hoped to fill. He figured she

could not drop any of those commitments, so her resume hit trash can. With an

employers market, don't give them a reason to disqualify you before the

interview.

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hurt.

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job! I've applied for over 50 jobs and still nothing. Before I decided to obtain

my certification as a Pharmacy Technician I checked out the job market and it

seemed as if there were plenty jobs out there, but to my surprise those were for

people whom already had previous experience. Well now I stuck wondering what's

the purpose of going to school to better yourself if noone is willing to give

you a chance. I wanted this so bad now it seems as if this was not only a waste

of my time but of my money as well. OK I've vented enough now my question is

were are the Pharmacy Technician jobs in the Memphis, Tennessee area that don't

mind hiring new grads. Full time, part time, weekends, something!!

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