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Is ANYONE hiring??

kristan1022kristan1022
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Ok ladies, I've been applying for jobs pretty much non-stop for the last 4 months, and I've gotten 1 call back, 1 interview (one application) and one follow up email (different application) and that's it... out of about 50 job apps!

At this point I am willing to work just about anywhere, I really need something full-time to help save up money for when I move out and help pay for miscellaneous things for the wedding.

I got my BA in History and just finished my Master of Library Science, but I've worked customer service and retail for the past 10 years and have no problem going back to that if it means full time work. I love the job I have now but 20 hours a week just isn't cutting it now that I'm finished with school.

Does anyone know of any job openings? Suggestions? Ideas? TIA!
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  • winechic25winechic25 member
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    Kristan, FB me your email address and I'll send you a link to one of my company's business partners who have a contact center rep open full-time.
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  • kristan1022kristan1022
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    Sending it to you now! Thanks Kylie!
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  • ktwed1ktwed1
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    Vitamin Shoppe in Dallas is needing and assistant manager. You can apply at www.vitaminshoppe.com I believe it's store #209, I think the Flower Mound store needs a Store Manager.
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    Grapevine is hiring for a Library Assistant. Maybe it's a good "foot in the door" kinda thing?  It's PT, but it's something!

    http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/Personnel/JobOpportunities.aspx
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  • kristan1022kristan1022
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    You ladies are amazing :)

    Brianna- Those are EXACTLY the kind of jobs I'm looking for... everyone wants experience for FT library but no one hires you without experience! And it's close enough to my current job that I could still work here PT around the library schedule... definitely applying, thank you for posting that!
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    Irving is hiring for a Library Assistant too, full time.

    http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/hr/pdfs/joblistings.pdf
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_anyone-hiring?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:6c613610-4c93-4a60-a7ba-90541a078485Post:68a6072b-c5a3-497d-8026-d48a51584f08">Re: Is ANYONE hiring??</a>:
    [QUOTE]Irving is hiring for a Library Assistant too, full time. <a href="http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/hr/pdfs/joblistings.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/hr/pdfs/joblistings.pdf</a>
    Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

    <div>How am I not seeing these jobs when I search?? I've seen about a dozen other openings but I never saw either of those!</div><div>
    </div><div>You are a job search ninja... I bow to your prowess on the interwebz.</div>
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  • danilarancedanilarance
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    My job currently has an opening for a CSR. I know it's 40 hours a week, I believe starting pay is $11 an hour. It is a title loan company and in Weatherford. If you want I can give you my email and you can email your resume to me to give to my boss :)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_anyone-hiring?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:6c613610-4c93-4a60-a7ba-90541a078485Post:4fd98bc5-318e-4665-9566-306787f17eb2">Re: Is ANYONE hiring??</a>:
    [QUOTE]My job currently has an opening for a CSR. I know it's 40 hours a week, I believe starting pay is $11 an hour. It is a title loan company and in Weatherford. If you want I can give you my email and you can email your resume to me to give to my boss :)
    Posted by danilarance[/QUOTE]

    <div>I'd have to relocate for that, and to pay to live on my own (FI is OOT) I'd need to make at least $15/hr. But thank you!!</div>
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  • angelsong21angelsong21 member
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    Have you tried looking on each of the municipal websites in your area to see what they have available?  Most of them don't post their positions on job websites but have plenty posted on their city HR webpage.  Also, have you tried looking at HR pages for universities in the area?  I know UNT Dallas was hiring for several library positions amongs other things awhile back.  They are growing really fast so I know they have had a lot of openings.  You could also check out the websites for SMU, UTD, UTA, Collin College, TCU, TCCC, TWU, UNT Denton, etc.

    I know Fidelity Investments has many positions open right now but not sure exactly what positions are available right this moment.  Bank of American (ugh, I know, I know) is also continuously hiring and TBH, they have an amazing benefits package.  Baylor Healthcare System seems to always have several job openings for administrative office positions (pay fairly well) as well as Access Services positions (admitting type stuff).

    I know Nissan is hiring right now (in Irving/Las Colinas, right?).

    Can't think of any others ATM but if I see anything I will definitely let you know!  You may not find your ideal job for awhile but any experience is great!  Networking, even if it is volunteering through a nonprofit, is one of the best ways to improve your chances it seems like. It is so important -- even if you don't find another job for awhile, see if you can get into an organization and do some volunteer work (United Way, North Texas Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, etc etc etc)

    HTH!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_anyone-hiring?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:6c613610-4c93-4a60-a7ba-90541a078485Post:a7dbacd8-52a4-4e62-aadc-f4049cfff468">Re: Is ANYONE hiring??</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is ANYONE hiring?? : How am I not seeing these jobs when I search?? I've seen about a dozen other openings but I never saw either of those! You are a job search ninja... I bow to your prowess on the interwebz.
    Posted by kristan1022[/QUOTE]

    I told you, I mod the interwebz.  :)

    I live in Grapevine, and DH checks their job postings a lot.  And the Irving one I found on a Google search whim, but it looks pretty new.
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  • kristan1022kristan1022
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_anyone-hiring?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:6c613610-4c93-4a60-a7ba-90541a078485Post:b963a5e1-ae1d-4b8c-8eb4-6e247ca969a3">Re: Is ANYONE hiring??</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is ANYONE hiring?? : <strong>I told you, I mod the interwebz.  :)</strong> I live in Grapevine, and DH checks their job postings a lot.  And the Irving one I found on a Google search whim, but it looks pretty new.
    Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

    <div>And if I ever doubted you, I now know the truth ;)</div><div>
    </div><div>Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I'm scouring every source all of you mentioned in hopes that something turns up!</div>
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  • cwaggoner07cwaggoner07 member
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    I just saw this on my fb newsfeed:

    If anyone is looking for a job in client support in the Dallas/Addison area send me a message and I'll email you the job description for the open position my company, Ristken Software Services. My best friend Merichelle worked here before I did and we both would highly recommend the company and our positions.


    Is this of any interest?? Just putting it out there :)
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  • kristan1022kristan1022
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    Carrie- it never hurts to apply for it! My email address is 

    (TK screen name) @ gmail dot com

    if you want to forward the email to me. Thanks!


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  • MichelleAG05MichelleAG05
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    My company in Irving is hiring like mad - I currently have 4 open positions out of the 23 that I manage.  The staffing agencies that I work with have warned me that the job market in DFW is booming right now.  You should check into some of those agencies - especially if you don't require benefits right now.  Most of the companies they staff for are temp-to-hire positions.

    If you go that route, I strongly recommend Billy Kent at Resource Personnel Company.  I trust him over all others.
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  • alliashleyalliashley
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    Check out indeed.com

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