Well.... I have always worked very hard and have a great work history but in November of this year the business i worked for went out of business and now i am looking for a job. I have never had such a hard time finding a job. If anyone out there knows where i can apply and possibly get hired please, please, please, let me know. I have a background as a medical recruiter, sales, and am also a certified Medical Assistant. I live in the Phoenix area. HELP!!!!!!!

Scott

It seems to be an epidemic ... sorry about your job.

I hope your situation resolves quickly for you...

I have no knowledge of your field. Good luck with your searches for employment & love.

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Welcome to my world Dude....5 months, licensed insurance agent...it just sucks everywhere

ive got a pt time job does not pay my bills and been looking for work for over a yr... im in sales too and in oregon dont come here! we have the second highest unemployment rate here. also i thought it was my age till my son lost his job.. 20 applications a week and no call for a month for an interview hes only 22!

I've been thinking... of holding yup one of those cardboard signs on side of the freeway exits... like the ones that say help im hungry but mine isnt gonna say ill work for food or a money donation it will read...HELP! I need a job! can you help? If so here is my resume please pass it to someone that may need me!

Scott;

I am an HR Mgr. in Michigan, and as we all know unemployment here is as bad or worse. I do know that anything in the Medical field is one of the best bets. In our area alone we are increaseing Medical institutions and hospitals. We have had construction going for a few years and expected for the next few years that has been classified as "The Medical Mile".

With your background in the medical field you may have a better chance than many. I suggest you check with some medical afficiliates, etc.

Good luck.
bert3

hummmm my insurance agent left suddenly too! and they gave me a stranger!

definately good thing he has that under his belt cause sales of anything isnt going to be good! with everyone losing their jobs!

Healthcare is the 1 area where we've actually seen job growth over the last year. I'm surprised that you're having trouble. Have you checked all the area hospitals?

I don't know what salary range you're looking for, but with your background, you could probably finish a coding certificate program pretty quickly. Coding is a good field & with everyone going electronic, you could live in Phoenix & work pretty much anywhere as a remote coder. Note coding in a hospital setting is a whole different thing than for an MDs office, both in terms of entry qualifications & salary.

You can check out the salary ranges at www.ahima.org. You can find out about our program which is all offered on-line at www.pccc.edu if you're interested. Search for the health information technology program & you'll see a 1 year certificate program as well as a 2 year AA program.

If you have any questions, you can email me. Good luck.

Thank you for the information i will check it out. I dont have a codeing certificate but i do understand basic ICD9 codeing and CPT codeing. Well i really appreciate your response. :) Thanks!!

All i can do is keep pounding away it really sucks because i have such a good work history. I guess maybe i am just not being patient it has only been about a month but i have never been that long without a job. Thanks for the nice words.

Ya brother thats for sure it sucks i mean i have such a good work record i just cant believe it has taken me a month and i still dont have a job. You hang in ther too and let me know if ya get something GOOD LUCK!!

Hey Bert thanks bud, i have sent my resume into most of the medical institutions here in the Phoenix area, i get the sneaky suspicion that they will not be hiring until the begining of the year. Its gonna be a LEAN CHRISTMAS LOL. Guess the kids will just have to deal with dad baking cookies thats pretty scary LOL.

Cookies from dad is not all bad. Having dad spend time with them is the most important. I hope things turn around for you quickly. Have a good Christmas despite you current employment status.

Move to Tulsa! Lots of jobs in the medical field. New hospitals being built... low unemployment and low cost of living.

Good luck bro , the place I worked at closed in october, I can't even get a crappy job things are so bad!!

Pats! You can move to Tulsa too!!