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Hi all! I have been stuck in my job for way too long. I need to make a change after the holidays. My entire resume is filled with restaurant work, though I did a brief stint as a secretary, and day care work. I think I may need to change it all up and not work in the restaurant industry at all.... where does someone like me even begin? I think I would do well at anything once given the opportunity and any necessary training, due to the fact that in my work I need to be fast on my feet and attentive to multiple things at once.
Liz Shannon
Accountant- Budget Analyst-Reconciliations
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12/07/19 at 4:48PM UTC
I know I’m late to the game here with a comment, but I just wanted to let you know that I was in that same position years ago. All I had on my resume was restaurant work, and I didn’t want to do that anymore. So I signed on with the temp agency looking for work as a receptionist or secretary, and after doing temp work for about a year, was able to get a permanent position as an administrative assistant. I think it’s a good route to take, but you do need to have at least an entry-level ability with Microsoft office. These days you can pick up those skills easily online for free (if you don’t already have the skills). Good luck!
Lisa Lewis MillerAuthor, podcaster, coach @ GetCareerClarity.com
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12/02/19 at 9:28PM UTC
Hey there - congrats on the courage to decide that you want to explore life outside the restaurant space! I recently recorded a podcast episode on something similar -- how to get hired in a new industry with no sector experience. Let me know what you think! https://getcareerclarity.com/episode11/
