It is very hard for me to apply for jobs over the Internet. For once thing, a job website usually has an interminable Terms of Service statement, and then a Privacy Policy. Now maybe some people would simply skip reading those things and proceed, but I consider it irresponsible to agree to a contract without knowing what is in it. People who would just sign that way might as well sign with an X. People who do not bother to read might as well be illiterate.--But I have a distinct aversion to leases and other contracts if they be longer than the Ency- clopedia Britannica; it makes me very nervous for one thing; for another, I do not have a home computer, I use the ones in the library, and am allowed only a certain number of minutes per day using them. And if I have a question about something in the Terms and ask about it, I HARDLY EVER get any answer to it. So sometimes I just skip the site and go to one whose Terms I have already read. And sometimes I get a Terms printed on the library computer printer and take it home and read it, but if I do, I means I'm not going to apply for that job that day. And it is aggravating in the extreme, and it seems to me that these things were invented by arrogant sadists who hate people who are so presumptuous as to try to actually get jobs. I can understand not wanting to be liable for things. But why couldn't they just say, "If you don't want what you put here to be read by everyone in the United States, don't put it here. We give you no guarantees. Pro- ceed at your own risk." (?!)
Wow, your post has been heavy on my heart. I feel like I have been going through the same thing all too well. Searching for a job using my integrity and my charming personality, but, everywhere nowadays want you to fill out the application online, which is fine. Although it is not fine when you're not able to fill out an application because there's all sorts of problems I run into. So my way of Landing a job in the past has been to fill out the application online and go into the place to and fill out the application in there or so I can see them and speak to a manager. I just felt like am I the only person out there that's not getting a response. I hear everything about unemployment down and everything. I live in Austin Texas, Jill, I don't know about you, but man I have so much to offer and I'm a hard worker with old-school qualities, I wish you the best of luck girl. I will not ramble on anymore.
Jill, those jobs on the internet could be a win and a curse. They do try to sign you up for more schooling or insurance .Go to the website and click on to what jobs they are offering in your area..Get the name of the job you might like they all provide the information with a little digging and call that company in person and make an appointment for an interview. Tese not be your ideal jobs at first but one thing can always lead to another. Don't give up. Where do you live? I get job notices all the time several times a day.. I could email some to you if there are any in you rarea. I would be happy to do it. Good luck, Keep your chin up!!! Lisa Renwick
Life is too short. Just apply!