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We live in an Internet society. We all use Facebook, and Twitter, Gmail and Google. Most people search for jobs via Careerbuilder, or Monster or various other job websites and half the time their resume goes in the garbage. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Internet and think it’s great for so many things, but in today’s job market one must be inventive, and creative if you really want a job.

I was laid off a little over a month ago and was really starting to get itchy not having a job. My parents taught me that hard work is good for you and I hate to have nothing to do. ( I choose to ignore cleaning my house) I made up my mind that today I would indulge in the forgotten art of pounding the pavement. I called my dad and asked him where the big fashion companies resided. I ran to Kinko’s, printed out a bunch of resumes, and was on my way.

I stopped into the closest building and started searching around for the directory. The doorman saw me looking lost and asked if I needed help. I figured why not tell him my story and make a friend, worst he could do was nothing. Turned out making friends is always smart, because the doorman had the hookup of all the companies hiring. I basically now have a job plus two other potential jobs in the bag and I only hit one building.

If you feel like the Internet search is getting you nowhere, get off your butt, make a ton of resume copies and hit the places you want to work. People love go-getter’s and if you’re a charmer all the better. Learn the art of talking to random strangers, people are frequently nicer than you think especially in this city with the unfriendly reputation.

Don’t get discouraged if they just take your resume and then turn you away. Plenty of places just took my resume and sent me on my way but I kept going. Remember that you are fabulous and have everything to offer. It’s all in the attitude. Hope my words of advice inspire and give hope to those searching. I know how rough it can be.

XoXo

Arielle Aka BargainJewess

At around ten o’clock at night on Sundays I usually realize that the next day is Monday. This usually puts me into a crappy mood at the prospect of having to go to work the next day and deal with all the usual fun stuff.  This Monday was particularly annoying. Since I’m getting my brows waxed tonight for the first time in a hundred years I decided to dress up for the eyebrow waxer. I always worry that when I go to a beauty salon/Sephora and have  on no makeup and flats they’ll take me for a pig. Since this is a look I rarely rock it’s not a worry. The thing is I always end up getting all dolled up to have my hair done which in reality is pretty sad. So this morning I put on my four inch green python and suede Nine West pumps (on sale about three years ago for $29.99) and prepared to use the shuttle service to get to campus. Instead I waited for over 10 minutes and finally decided to walk the giant hill that is part of the morning trek I usually take.

Needless to say this is a worst Monday than usual. There is a highlight to my week though. I’ll receive my two new pairs of suede platform pumps that I got on ridiculous sale for $29.99 a piece and my new minifall which, while way more than $29.99 is still a bargain .  At this point all I want to do is stage a protest and go home to my bed but it’s Monday and the week has only just begin……