A Service That Doesn’t Work

Rants and Raves, School - 2 Comments » - Posted on May, 30 at 9:36 pm

I have come to the conclusion that career services and services like Monster.com are just a waste of time. I’ve gotten a lot of potential employers who are impressed with my resume, it’s just a shame that the job in no way suits me or even fits me. Let alone the fact that I’m not even qualified for the job. For example, the other day I got an email about a company looking for people to fill the roles of a futures broker and a securities broker. I didn’t major in accounting or business, so why contact me? I have no knowledge of the extent of these jobs, let alone how to do them.

Just a few minutes ago I got another hit, this time from Mountain Pass Services – water treatment.

How does a CRIMINAL JUSTICE major appear qualified to them?

Hell, when I look at the emails it gives a list of requirements and degrees they’re looking for and CJ isn’t on there. I have to ask, why waste both my time and yours folks? WHY?! I’ve gotten inquiries from all over the place, just as oddball and completely not in my field and that I am in no way qualified for. It’s enough to drive you insane, if you aren’t already that is.

I got an email from NMSU stating that in a few months if I want to continue using their job service I’ll have to pay $30. Um yeah, why would I waste money on that?

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  1. Demigod (897) Julie said,

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       May 31, 2008 @ 2:13 am

    I’ve gotten emails from random companies too, they’re usually shady seeming, or weird business stuff, where they are looking for anyone, qualified or not. Monster is really good at finding jobs that are specific to your major though, at least they were for me. That’s how I got my job.

  2. Mage (181) Maria said,

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       June 10, 2008 @ 3:55 pm

    I hate services like that too, that send you a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily apply to you or even fit right! I’m feeling it now too as I try to find scholarships on FastWeb and it’s just all a big mess.

    Have you tried Craigslist?

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