Such is life, so now I need a new job. The last job I got, and it was the only 'real' job I ever had, was given to me by some one I knew in the company. I didn't really have to impress any one. I walked in gave the HR agent my resume, and within 2 hours I was brought to my desk. It took no skill on my part to get that desk.
I now need a new job. Here is my Problem
PROBLEM:
I want to work in a new field. There is nobody in my city that wants me. I have a bit of experience in a different and very specific field, which is dead at the moment. I want to work in the energy field. Every energy company in my city only wants seniors and people with relevant experience.
I have my cover letter and resume, but there are no job openings for me.
I'm really excited to work in this field, I've even done 50hrs minimum of research learning about these companies. Should I go in and ask for a job, even though there are none? I'm willing to work for less than what I made before, just as long as I have a stable job within the company. How do you get a new job in a new field with no experience and with no job openings?
If you tell me to go back to my old field, then I'll say I hated it and it's dead at the moment (ie-no work). The energy sector is not dead and will never die so I'm hoping to land a stable job there.
I'm thinking I go to these companies with CL/Resume in hand and just plead for a job, and impress them with my knowledge of their company. Any ways, what do you think?
This post has been edited by Jordan: 30 April 2009 - 07:40 PM