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where to get a brand new job
im ready to quit construction and find a differant job a job that will allow non smoke breaks and a day off as in not going to work everyday so please what kind of jobs are there ps no construction jobs thank you
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The expression; "A bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush" is very appropriate to your question. It is much easier to find a job if you have a job then if you are unemployed. Even in today's job market with the number of people who are unemployed through no fault of their own there is a stigma attached to someone who is unemployed. So keep your present job while searching for a new one.
As far as jobs offering non smoke breaks. Most states require a 15 minute break during the first 4 hours of work. A 30 minute lunch break between the third and fifth hour of day and another 15 minute break during the last 4 hours of work. This break has nothing to do with smoking or not smoking,it is a rest period. Time to get a soda, cup of coffee, make a phone call or use the rest room. In most states it is mandatory to provide. Check with your local state labor board for their regulations on this.
As to time off from the job. Some states do mandate vacation and sick time, but not all. Union jobs have contractual agreements as to sick time and vacation time. Most employers expect that you will report to work everyday without fail unless you are sick or have requested vacation time in advance. Here again just what protections you have by state labor regulations is another question to ask of the state labor board.
As to what kind of job to look for; I agree with the others. Sit down and write out a list of jobs you think would interest you. Then research those jobs, you can do this on the web, to see what qualifications are needed for them. For the jobs you are qualified for prepare a resume to submit to companies offering those positions.
You can mail off what is called an unsolicited resume. Meaning the company is not advertising for any openings. You provide a cover letter stating (briefly) that you have looked into or researched information on their company and you are submitting your resume as you interested in working for them. Ask them to keep it on file for the next opening you are qualified for. You could even state what those jobs may be.
You can also mail off resumes to jobs that are being advertised. This is how you job search while still employed. The people looking for new help will understand you are only available before or after working hours or by phone for an initial interview and will work around your schedule. Just as they will over look you showing up for what might be an office job dressed for your construction job.
Just as I said there is a stigma attached to being unemployed their is a benefit to being employed and looking for work. This is you must work harder than the unemployed person to find a new job. This may not mean much to you though it speaks volumes to a future employer.
I hope I have helped.
Good luck.
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I agree with Flare. Make a list of jobs that you think you'll enjoy, then go look at places that have those jobs and see if they're hiring. If they are, go for the job. If not, go to more places and see if they are hiring.
And also what Flare said - Don't quit your job until you found a new one.
Good luck,
Bella
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Well there are all sorts of jobs that aren't construction. Every single job out there where you aren't building something, has nothing to do with construction. And so it really depends on what experience you have.
Just have a look at the types of jobs that require the experience you have. There are many job search sites out there. But without knowing your qualifications, and the type of jobs you want to do, it's impossible to really advise you further.
However, it is terribly hard to find a job in this economy. So be sure not to quit your existing job until you get a new one.
Good luck.
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