# I need a new job **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 20, 2009, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-job/243641 "2009-04-20T13:09:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 109
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-job/243641/109 "2009-04-22T12:11:16Z")
> [@Only time the PS3 impressed me.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/only-time-the-ps3-impressed-me/17082/5): > > Hi Sam. > > I’m Ilya. Nice to meet you. > > As far as jobs are concerned…I applied at 64 places in 2006 when the economy was NOT bad. I only got 1 call back. And that was for BS retail jobs. > > You’re going to have to dig deep…reeeallll deeeeeppp… > > Good luck though. > > Just drive to every place you’d consider and ask for an application even if they aren’t hiring. I did that for this company, didn’t hear from them for a month, then one guy quit and I got the call. Now my career is well under way and I’ve been here 3 years. It depends on the job. I am in IT and right now, it’s brutal. There _ARE_ jobs available, however, with people out out of work and a recession going on, companies can be picky. Even if the same # of jobs are available within the pool, there are more people trying to get it. I am lucky as my company is making money and show no signs of not making money. But, we are cutting back and letting go of contractors and adhering to budgets more than ever. Advice: Learn to interview well. Sell yourself and win the job. Unfortunately, easier said then done. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-job/243641)._