career questions/resume help

[bmacd]

I've been with Kmart for the last 5 years. I've been a front end manager for a short time, and prior to that, I was the edibles and consumables department manager. I've been to most areas of the store, and am considered a valuable asset by my peer employees and upper management. From working receiving to human resources, computer maint., loss prevention, working at other stores for refurb projects, i've done it all. Before Kmart, I was the Capitol Goods manager at Staples, and before that, I was a regular Joe at Best Buy in the computer sales.

I'm starting to get older, and looking to get away from retail and any other job designed for a 16 year old. I'm only 23, but I want out of retail. I have little school under my belt (h.s. diploma, a few credits @ a community college), been enlisted in the Army National Guard for a year, and used to love my current job.

Although I'm still employed by Kmart, I've received my "notice of termination" in writing. I'll still be working 40 hours @ the same rate of pay, but do to management restructuring, I've been "selected" to no longer be a part of the Kmart team.

I'm not sure what kind of job I'd like, but I don't think I want retail. I hate not having weekends off, working late hours at minimum wage, and having zero job security.

Help.

Bill
-=bmacd=-

 

[T3C]

What do you enjoy? Dont jump to a conclusion because of pay, find something that you are really interested in and work towards getting a job in that field.

 

[bmacd]

Ideally, I need a job that is willing to cooperate with my Army National Guard obligations. I may very well be deployed soon for 15+ months. I'd hate for that to blacklist me from certain jobs. Other than that, I'm a lost puppy.

-=bmacd=-

 

[Ornery]

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

Yeah, there's huge demand for electricians, plumbers, etc. Don't laugh, they make huge money. I just did a tax return for an electrician who took home $165,000 last year.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Have you considered getting into real estate? Take some classes, get certified, and you can do very well if you're motivated. All of your experience working with customers would really come in handy.

A friend of mine just quit his job as a Regional Manager for Best Buy (where he was making pretty good money) to go into mortgages. He says he pulled in close to $8.000 last month, and he's only been at it for like 4 months. He's one of those real driven, highly self-motivated type people though.

 

[abc]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

Yeah, there's huge demand for electricians, plumbers, etc. Don't laugh, they make huge money. I just did a tax return for an electrician who took home $165,000 last year.

of course, those are usually union protected and 'licensed' jobs, jobs where they work by the job, buy the hr, do OT... etc.

 

[abc]

Originally posted by: bmacd
I've been with Kmart for the last 5 years. I've been a front end manager for a short time, and prior to that, I was the edibles and consumables department manager. I've been to most areas of the store, and am considered a valuable asset by my peer employees and upper management. From working receiving to human resources, computer maint., loss prevention, working at other stores for refurb projects, i've done it all. Before Kmart, I was the Capitol Goods manager at Staples, and before that, I was a regular Joe at Best Buy in the computer sales.

I'm starting to get older, and looking to get away from retail and any other job designed for a 16 year old. I'm only 23, but I want out of retail. I have little school under my belt (h.s. diploma, a few credits @ a community college), been enlisted in the Army National Guard for a year, and used to love my current job.

Although I'm still employed by Kmart, I've received my "notice of termination" in writing. I'll still be working 40 hours @ the same rate of pay, but do to management restructuring, I've been "selected" to no longer be a part of the Kmart team.

I'm not sure what kind of job I'd like, but I don't think I want retail. I hate not having weekends off, working late hours at minimum wage, and having zero job security.

Help.

Bill
-=bmacd=-

can u work for the govt at any level? muni, state, fed?

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: abc

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

Yeah, there's huge demand for electricians, plumbers, etc. Don't laugh, they make huge money. I just did a tax return for an electrician who took home $165,000 last year.

of course, those are usually union protected and 'licensed' jobs, jobs where they work by the job, buy the hr, do OT... etc.

Well, he actually owns his own electrical company. Most electricians around here aren't unionized though. They do have their papers though.

 

[abc]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: abc

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

Yeah, there's huge demand for electricians, plumbers, etc. Don't laugh, they make huge money. I just did a tax return for an electrician who took home $165,000 last year.

of course, those are usually union protected and 'licensed' jobs, jobs where they work by the job, buy the hr, do OT... etc.

Well, he actually owns his own electrical company. Most electricians around here aren't unionized though. They do have their papers though.

ah, owning his own business, even better... he's in control of what he reports as income. and he's in a job like a doc or lawyer, u charge based on the job for your expertise.

 

[iamme]

sucks that your being terminated, bmacd.

good luck on your job search.

i don't have much experience in it, but a friend of mine recently recommended a temp agency to get your foot in the door to some companies.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Learn a trade. Something that can't be outsourced.

True. I work in IT for a construction company and qualified tradesmen are always in need.

 

[Arkitech]

I'm doing a little research into EMT/Paramedic work. I'm bored with IT at the moment and it seems like paramedics are always in demand.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: bmacd
Ideally, I need a job that is willing to cooperate with my Army National Guard obligations. I may very well be deployed soon for 15+ months. I'd hate for that to blacklist me from certain jobs. Other than that, I'm a lost puppy.

-=bmacd=-

why dont you enlist in the regular armed forces.. navy has a new kick ass IT/Network admin rating.
other branches have some very good skills (that can be used in the real world as well)
I got my start and education from the Navy and now I work in IT for ChevronTexaco

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: bmacd
Ideally, I need a job that is willing to cooperate with my Army National Guard obligations. I may very well be deployed soon for 15+ months. I'd hate for that to blacklist me from certain jobs. Other than that, I'm a lost puppy.

-=bmacd=-

why dont you enlist in the regular armed forces.. navy has a new kick ass IT/Network admin rating.
other branches have some very good skills (that can be used in the real world as well)
I got my start and education from the Navy and now I work in IT for ChevronTexaco

Note to self: Contact CVSiN when looking for a new job.