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FOSJ


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Steve and I learned something from our last volunteer employer that I thought would be beneficial to pass on.  Most interviews are done sight unseen.  I never thought much about the importance of listing your hobbies on a resume. Apparently it is very important. One way to find out about the abilities of applicants is to read about their hobbies. If an employer is looking for someone able to do physical work then they would look at hobbies as an insight to an applicant's physical abilities. If you only list knitting and reading on your resume then the employer may have questions about your abilities to perform more physical duties. Apparently there are people out there who say they are able to work and then can't lift 10 pounds or walk two miles. 

Hope everyone is having a great summer!



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FOSJ wrote:

 Apparently there are people out there who say they are able to work and then can't lift 10 pounds or walk two miles. 

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

 Which is one reason  employers ask for pictures.

 

You should list all information relevant to the job. Each resume should be tailored to that job you are seeking. Life skills that apply should be listed. What should NOT be done is to list what you did at all your jobs in the "work world" UNLESS they are directly relevant to the position you are seeking.



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Jack is Correct........I once applied for a maintenance position.....once hired the owner of the campground tried to take advantage of me when he found that I had a plumbing lic. He didnt like it when I told him the price his bathhouse was going to cost above and beyond my site discount

I now keep my skills under hat...........if Im hired to clean toilets and showers thats the job............if you want me to install clean toilets and showers We will discuss it!!

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Great tip, thank you! Like Jack and Mike's thoughts too.

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I have a number of skills that a campground can use. I expect to use them "casually". If someone wants me to upgrade their park electrical system as a major job, then they are going to pay a "professional" rate for that. You just have to figure where your "line" is and hold to it. If they just want me to diagnose and fix pedestals, etc, then I consider that part of my job.

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I read this to my husband and we can tell you that this would be helpful in any work situation especially these days. It is not usual for the employer to want to use you in a higher paid without the pay position if they can get away with it. Very good thought!

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I am one of those folks that can't lift 100 pounds or walk two miles.

In fact, I can't walk more than 50 feet or stand more than 1 minute. I am fine with most other job functions. I share these limitations on the initial phone interview. My wife is able bodied.

This has lead to a host job I actually "adore" Campground hosting, patrolling the campground, checking on cars for a pay stub at boat launch,making public presentations, and manning a booth.

All of this can be done from my golf cart or mobility scooter.

So if you have limitations, don't be shy. Tell the folks that interview you what they are.

Often there are jobs that you can fit into. It is just a matter of finding the "right" fit.

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Thank you! Thank You for the words of encouragement as i may have to resort to this after I am done with all these tests and treatments. My piddly little amount of finances are not going to quite make it if i expect to have any comforts of living!

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