Since it appears that many of you have good jobs,
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=303562&perpage=20&pagenumber=2
And it seems like you enjoy your jobs, I am wondering if you have any tips on how to find a good job. I moved to the Philadelphia region about a month ago and started searching for a job, but I have had no luck what-so-ever.
Predominantly I have been looking on specific company web sites. When I look on monster, ect. I always get frustrated because I am never qualified for any of the jobs. The problem is that I feel like resumes and cover letters posted online never get looked at, except by a computer searching for key-words. So unless I know the specific words my resume never gets spit out and looked at by an actual person. Who has already decided to hire his buddies kid! I'm getting pretty frustrated with the whole process.
I've tried to look for anything that seems interesting and fits my personal traits. I have a degree in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from the University of Colorado (2001), but I have spent the majority of the time since graduating as an Equtiy Options trader (for my fathers company).
Thanks for any tips, pointers, or guidance.
Rich