#HopelessJobSearch #ResumeHelp #JobSeekerStruggles
Are you feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom in your job search? Have you sent out over 500 applications and still haven’t landed a job? It’s easy to feel defeated and hopeless when faced with the challenges of finding employment. However, it’s crucial to remember that you are not alone in this struggle. Many individuals have experienced the same frustrations and setbacks in their job searches. But don’t lose hope – there are practical solutions to help you overcome these obstacles and land your dream job.
Understanding the Problem
It’s important to acknowledge the feelings of despair and frustration that come with being stuck in a seemingly endless job search. It can be disheartening to put in countless hours crafting cover letters and resumes, only to receive rejection after rejection. This can lead to a loss of confidence and motivation, making it even harder to keep pushing forward. However, it’s crucial to remember that your worth is not defined by your job search results. You have unique skills and experiences to offer, and the right opportunity is out there waiting for you.
Practical Solutions
1. **Revamp Your Resume**: One reason you may not be landing interviews is because your resume is not effectively highlighting your qualifications. Consider getting a professional resume review or using online resources to improve your resume.
2. **Network**: Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, networking events, or informational interviews. Building relationships can lead to job opportunities that aren’t publicly advertised.
3. **Seek Feedback**: Ask for feedback on your applications from friends, mentors, or career advisors. Constructive criticism can help you identify areas for improvement.
4. **Stay Positive**: It’s easy to get discouraged, but try to stay positive and motivated. Celebrate small victories along the way and remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments.
5. **Consider Temporary Work**: Taking on temporary or freelance work can provide income while you continue your job search. It can also help you build new skills and experiences.
Final Thoughts
Remember, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and frustrated during your job search. But don’t let those feelings define your worth or your potential for success. Keep pushing forward, seeking out new opportunities, and improving your job search strategies. With perseverance and the right mindset, you will eventually land the job that’s meant for you. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep moving forward. #NeverGiveUp 🌟👊🔥
Like is there some obvious mistake in this? I have applied for roles in VC/PE, Finance & Accounting, Project/Program Manager, and even some entry-level BS jobs (and I am still rejected)
Fairly generic and dull. I am not an expert in vc but given that you are relatively new grad you should de emphasize that fact and focus on project contributions and outcomes.
Looks like some job hopping, too many skills listed and your job history only lists what you did as a job, not how it benefitted the company
You should’ve got a Target MBA you’re job hopping would’ve been so much easier to explain
Why not become a financial advisor? Looks like you have the skill set? Join a big firm stay 3-4 years then leave; go independent and build your own firm.
decent res. you’ll be fine. lower expectations if reality isn’t lining up
Sorry if i am harsh in advance. Your resume needs more specific details.
Anyhow, biggest problem is probably your work exp. It’s all startup related. Cash is incredibly hard right now for startups and if I am someone outside of that, I don’t know what I’m looking for in your resume.
It doesn’t scream great at accounting or finance. It doesn’t really tell me anything outside of you worked with startups. Even titles are weird.
I would work with a recruiter to help you.
Move the education section to the bottom. A recruiter will instantly see the non target university and make prejudgements before they get to your work experience which seems decent. Just my $0.02.
Be specific about what you want and think about it through someone else’s eyes: What is the story you’re telling? How do you fit the specific need that company X has?
Niche down and write down what you’re looking for — more specific and niche than you think and what the market needs with your expeirence. If you’ve never worked in biotech, then that will be hard. If you’ve worked in a niche of fintech, maybe that’s what’ll be easier.
If you have more than a few years of XP, your resume should start with experience and have education below. Your last xp should be the thickest bullets with the most data. Your bullets are light on data and outcomes, and moreso about responsibilities. Use a resume matching tool to figure out keywords and rating.
And then it’s all networking and referrals. Resume should be good enough and tailored role-by-role, but not spending 2h per application unless you’re networking your brains out. Don’t shotgun applications: target, network, get referral, and voila, interviews.
Your bullets are all vague
“Leveraged resources to create exceptional outcomes, embrace change, and resolve barriers and constraints”
My Brother, what are you talking about?? 💀💀💀You are not Hemingway, stop waffling and get to the point.
Lots of reccs.
– take out items like “due diligence / problem solving / project management” in the Technical section and leave anything that is specific applications like “advanced excel / Tableu / Python” etc. “due diligence” is not a technical skill that’s a normal and expected skill.
– get rid of the (part time) part of your third role, not important and if they want to know they’ll ask in an interview.
– get rid of last experience, can just talk about that in an interview if need be. Your really only need 3-4 most recent experiences and have 3-5 bullet points for each.
– everyone else said it too but way too vague with no real STAR style method applied to describing what you did at your jobs. Sounds like LinkedIn filler.
– get rid of the extra subtitle after each name of the business you worked at like “clean tech – bridging the gap of blah blah” just leave it “CleanTech” and talk about what they did in your experience section or in person during interview
first of all, the job market is pretty tough, so that might be the problem.
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However, your resume sucks balls. What the hell does “conducted financial analysis on potential investments” even mean?
Just an honest opinion here. I’ve hired many people in the past and don’t ever proceed with resumes like this. Nothing bad about it but it’s too generic and doesn’t seem like you’ve giving it enough thought.
Your profile at the top needs to be punchier than that. This is the part where you really need to sell yourself and tailor it a bit to the specific company.
You need more concrete examples in your jobs you worked in. Focus on jobs where you think it’s most relevant for the job you are applying to.
In technical skills, some are not even technical eg due diligence. There are no skill levels (advanced or basic)? Too many generic bullet points; looks like you are just padding it out.
I hear people saying they apply to 500+ jobs but realistically you cannot apply to that many jobs and tailor all of them. You’re better off applying to much fewer jobs but give each application some serious thought and tailor each accordingly.
Also hustle a bit on linkedin. I’ve had people approach me directly and show real hustle. I don’t respond to a lot of them but if it catches my eye, I will.
Good luck.
What is a professional MBA?
Always a job in the back of the house at a restaurant or front of the house host
Of the 500 applications, how many were in person or referrals from your network? I started getting more traction when I cold walked into companies I wanted to work for or asking peers and mentors for introductions.
if i had to take a shot for every time he said “due diligence” or “startup” i would not survive
What’s up with the part-time gigs? Looks like you were working two jobs since 2020. Raises doubt as to whether you were doing ‘real work’ or just goofing. Agree with what some others are saying here: needs a focus and a narrative of your career trajectory. GL