Best place to put a job listing in St. Mary's

[ltown81]

Yes I have noticed. Not sure if it is less people looking for a job or less people looking at this site.

I noticed it after they changed the classified software. I also suspect younger crowd does not really browse many websites outside of facebook
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[PeoplesElbow]

Some might be people trying to fulfill unemployment job seeing requirements

I was thinking just that.

 

[KingFish]

Colleagues at work were saying the top place to search for jobs is indeed.com. Maybe post your opening there.

 

[ltown81]

If you post on somd.com the classifieds seem to filter it there automagiclly

 

[ltown81]

On another note, one issue we have seen is a huge spike in people no showing interviews. Like we even tell them that if they can't come to please call us..and I would say 6 of the last 8 have no showed. These are all off indeed. The only thing I can think of is Indeed lets them mass apply for all the jobs in a category, then when they get a call, they decide if it is a job they actually want?

 

[Restitution]

On another note, one issue we have seen is a huge spike in people no showing interviews. Like we even tell them that if they can't come to please call us..and I would say 6 of the last 8 have no showed. These are all off indeed. The only thing I can think of is Indeed lets them mass apply for all the jobs in a category, then when they get a call, they decide if it is a job they actually want?

Possibly....but, here is another idea

The office from which they receive their "benefits" requires them to provide proof that they are applying for jobs and seeking employment. The easiest way to do this is to apply with online job hunter websites. They no-show the interview BUT... still have their proof in the form of printed out listings to show their case worker so they can continue to get their "benefit"

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Besides SOMD, what are the good places to post a job in St. Marys? We have tried Monster, and even CSM's site. They bring in a ton of resumes from Waldorf/Prince Frederick and points north who are not going to relocate to do entry level work at a small business.

I know someone looking for a job and every job she's applied for they don't hire her because she's "over qualified". If someone is willing to work at an entry level job, what difference does it make if she's over qualified.

 

[ltown81]

I know someone looking for a job and every job she's applied for they don't hire her because she's "over qualified". If someone is willing to work at an entry level job, what difference does it make if she's over qualified.

That's a tough one. Generally we want the best people period. However reason also prevails here. Is someone with a BS, and TS clearance gonna take a entry leve admin job 30 miles away for $12 an hour? The math does not even work out with the commute. Even if they do, is it a wise investment for the company? There is a cost to train and get someone functional. As a business, you have to invest wisely. The worst thing is to spend half a year training someone only to have them leave for another job. It is money down the drain. If someone thinks they are doing work beneath them, the odds are they won't be happy long term in the job. Also means they are likely looking for a better job constantly, and jump ship as soon as one presents.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

That's a tough one. Generally we want the best people period. However reason also prevails here. Is someone with a BS, and TS clearance gonna take a entry leve admin job 30 miles away for $12 an hour? The math does not even work out with the commute. Even if they do, is it a wise investment for the company? There is a cost to train and get someone functional. As a business, you have to invest wisely. The worst thing is to spend half a year training someone only to have them leave for another job. It is money down the drain. If someone thinks they are doing work beneath them, the odds are they won't be happy long term in the job. Also means they are likely looking for a better job constantly, and jump ship as soon as one presents.

She doesn't have a BS nor a clearance, but I understand your point as well.

I know many people would take a $12/hr job to pay their rent, buy food and survive. It's better than

 

[getbent]

Possibly....but, here is another idea

The office from which they receive their "benefits" requires them to provide proof that they are applying for jobs and seeking employment. The easiest way to do this is to apply with online job hunter websites. They no-show the interview BUT... still have their proof in the form of printed out listings to show their case worker so they can continue to get their "benefit"

No printed out form with any listings. It's just written down by the applicant. I assume if they want to check, they can contact the company the person "said" they applied with. Of course, I don't really see them checking.

 

[MarieB]

That's a tough one. Generally we want the best people period. However reason also prevails here. Is someone with a BS, and TS clearance gonna take a entry leve admin job 30 miles away for $12 an hour? The math does not even work out with the commute. Even if they do, is it a wise investment for the company? There is a cost to train and get someone functional. As a business, you have to invest wisely. The worst thing is to spend half a year training someone only to have them leave for another job. It is money down the drain. If someone thinks they are doing work beneath them, the odds are they won't be happy long term in the job. Also means they are likely looking for a better job constantly, and jump ship as soon as one presents.

That slices both ways. Some employers expect loyalty but give none.

It's a tough market, and especially for the job seeker. Not showing up for an interview without a phone call is a disgrace. There should be an accessible database somewhere to keep track of who actually does this. Lol. On the other hand, some employers aren't even kind enough to send a thanks but no thanks email or rejection letter.

 

[nobody really]

I know someone looking for a job and every job she's applied for they don't hire her because she's "over qualified". If someone is willing to work at an entry level job, what difference does it make if she's over qualified.

exactly. I had the same situation a few years ago, and he said I was overqualified. He didn't want me "leaving for a better job in a few weeks"... I get that. but its still discouraging