I Need a New Job

Sure, but not many employers these days want to meet you in person or even talk on the phone. Everything is done online until they say so.
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@kate21 So true. I used to go to places in person and they'd tell me to go online
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or ask to speak to the hiring manager on the phone and they'd say " they'll call you if they're interested". Sucks, can't get your foot in the door before it slams.

Internet sign of the times and its introducing ineffectiveness in my opinion. I'm a techie but one who's sane enough to still trust humans more than computers. There's the whole business of CVs being filtered according to keywords before they're ever seen by humans. I've previously found asking for a job in-person effective though, and might not be averse to trying it again some time :)

@sometimeslonelytoo Yess. I've learned about the computer filters and tailor my resume and cover letter especially to use those key words. I should try again to get a job in person

Last time I've personally witnessed this result in success was about four years ago when I was with someone, suggested it, and right there and then...!

@sometimeslonelytoo Nice. I may try. I put in and called a few days later. They told me one position had been filled but the other hadn't at the time. I asked when they'd be interviewing for the other. She said next week, which is this week. I hope I get a call. At least I was able to speak to the HR lady and give her my name. I also smiled while talking to her to sound cheery😕