How I did it: Well, I really started from nothing. I was working at Wal-Mart, slinging frozen food third shift. I had some tech knowledge but not a whole lot. So I started searching for something better. Craigslist, CAreer Builder, the Paper. I didn't let any avenue go to waste. I applied for every job I could find.
Eventually I stumbled on a job that was perfect, appled and got hired. I spent nearly two years at that job, learning everything I could. Anytime someone did something I couldn't do, I tried to learn it. Eventually, with some experience, I started the process again, hunting for a job anywhere I could.
For years I thought there was some secret to finding a better job, but the truth is, sometimes you just persevere. I know it osunds pretty cliche, but once you step up a bit, take stock and rest before leaping again.
Oh, and dress well for the interview, research the company and tell them how great they sound.
Lessons & tips: 1) If you are at the bottom, the top looks far away. But the next rung is pretty close.
2) Sometimes you have to sweep floors to own buildings. That is, everyone starts somewhere, don't be upset to spend a year at the bottom.
3)Always be on the look out for opportunities, and leave no avenue unchecked. It wasn't fate or magic, though it may seems so, but a constant attention to want ads that brought me to this job.
Resources: Some nice clothes, and Want Ads. And my own two feet.
kmom2468 is knee deep in the hooah!
I’m out of cheers, but your words of wisdom from the past are inspiring me here in 2011 to go after this goal in 2012. It isn’t that I hate my job or it doesn’t pay well, but it is time to move up and out and on. I’ve been in the “resting” phase too long. Time to go after what I really have a passion for. Thank you!!
