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Posted: Jun 01, 2012

Hi, All -- I'm a former MT who has decided to try for another type of employment. Would still love being an MT if the right job was out there, but I'm done with working for an MTSO.

I'm not getting very far by applying to various companies on-line. I've read someo things about how important it is for job-seekers to have a profile on LinkedIn; however, I'm wondering if that applies to people like me who don't have much to list there. I don 't have a college degree--only an MT certificate from a vocational school. I've been doing MT for so long that any other past employment skills would appear obsolete (being 20+ years ago). I don't really see an employer seeking me out from my LinkedIn profile if I created one, but maybe I'm wrong.

Do any of you have LinkedIn profiles who have a background like mine? When I see LinkedIn profiles, they appear to be for folks seeking a more-professional position....not the clerical or office-type jobs I'm searching.

Would appreciate any input you might have on this subject. TIA!

If your only work and training experience - is related to MT

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It is unlikely that you will be applying for the types of jobs where having a LinkedIn profile would be beneficial.

The most important thing for you is to have a resume that highlights the skills you have that would make you a good fit for the jobs you are seeking.

Is there a particular company or industry you are interested in working in? Tailor your resume to the job/company you want. Don't just rely on job postings you see online or in newspapers. Once you have identified companies you might want to work for, contact them directly. Many times even clerical jobs are not widely advertised and you might just luck into something you didn't know was available.

Are there job fairs in your area? Participate in as many as possible, and go well supplied with resumes.

Good luck. I hope you find the perfect job very soon.

Really appreciate this... - ....see message

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Thank you so much for that thoughtful response. Your advice is very good, especially: "Once you have identified companies you might want to work for, contact them directly." That's something I hadn't even thought about doing.

I do have a lot of past experience doing other things besides MT...it's just been so long ago that most people say don't even list it on my resume. It's making it hard to show that you can do anything else, though.

Thanks for your kindness. Every bit of advice helps!

You're very welcome - I hope

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your job search is successful very soon.

In your case, you might want to do a skill-based resume rather than listing your employment history. There are some websites that can show you various resume formats, just google something like "resume samples" and you should find lots of good ideas.

Since you are looking for clerical work, think of your MT skills in that light and describe your skills rather than job duties.

Take every opportunity to talk to people about your job search. You never know what might turn up. For example, if you take your car in for service, ask them if they have any clerical openings, that sort of thing.

Is there a community college or for-profit school nearby? They often have clerical/administrative job openings.

The main thing is not to confine your search to websites and classified ads. Everyone has access to those and you will be one of many applying to anything advertised there. Decide what you want to do, where you want to work, and seek out your own opportunities. You may contact a company on the day they decide they need to fill a position and get in before anyone else.

Asking directly is how I landed my part-time job. - Agree with you.

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Took my cat to the veterinarian for vaccines and matter-of-factly asked the clerk if they needed part-time front desk help. He said yes, I talked to the vet that afternoon and started 3 days later. We all know the cliche: The worst they can do is say no.

Doesn't hurt to have one though.... - SH

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It doesn't hurt to have a LinkedIn profile though, in my humble opinion. It's free and only takes a couple of seconds to make an account. It just kind of gives you a professional presence on the Internet.

I have a proud LinkedIn profile highlighting my credential, education, limited but growing employment history. It's the first result if by chance anyone searches Google for me! (;

ways to improve your linkedin visibility - subho

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you may want to take a look at this writeup on how to increase your visibility through an improved linkedin profile. simple tips that are effective.

http://subhorup.blogspot.com/2011/10/linkedin-profile-tweaks-twitter.html

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