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Hey there! 😊 So, I’ve been hearing a lot about folks struggling to land a job lately, and it got me thinking: how did you all actually get your jobs? It seems like there’s this frustrating trend where qualified candidates, just like you, are sending out countless applications with little to no response. It’s tough out there, isn’t it?
Your situation is relatable on so many levels. You have a solid background with loads of experience in management, customer service, and all that jazz, yet it feels like you’re just shouting into the void. Let’s break down some of the common pain points that many job seekers face:
- High Competition: With so many people job hunting, even experienced candidates can get lost in the crowd. It’s not just about qualifications anymore; your application needs to stand out!
- Automated Systems: Many companies use applicant tracking systems that filter resumes based on keywords. If your resume doesn’t match perfectly with what they’re looking for, you might never even make it to a human reader.
- Market Conditions: Sometimes, the sheer volume of applications can overwhelm hiring managers, leading to silence. It’s disheartening, I know!
Now, how do we tackle this challenging job market? Here are a few possible solutions:
- Networking: Reach out to former colleagues or friends in the industry to see if they know of any openings. Personal connections can make a big difference! 🤝
- Tailor Your Resume: Make sure your resume reflects the specific jobs you’re applying for. Use keywords from the job listing in your application! 📄
- Follow Up: If you’ve applied somewhere, don’t hesitate to follow up to show your interest! It shows initiative. 📞
I’d love to hear your stories! If you’ve gone through a similar experience, how did you finally land your job? Any tips for those still searching? Let’s get a conversation going, and maybe we can help each other out! 💬✨
Networking.
Make sure you are tailoring the résumé to fit the job description. The days of a 1 size fits all résumé are gone because of ATS. Use your network. It’s usually not what you know, it’s who you know.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. The job market is not great right now and there are people way older than you having a really tough time. There’s also some indication that some places are acting like they’re hiring but aren’t. Just keep applying. You’ll find something. Good luck!
In my profession (accounting), it’s routine for recruiters to be visiting on most public university campuses for you to network with and get to know their companies.
Most people I know had at least one, and many had multiple paid internships before getting a full time offer and graduating.
Networking.
Try a placement agency for now, they can help place you while you keep looking for another job
It can take 3-6 months, you’re not really in control of the selection process
By not quitting a job until I had a bee one lined up
If you need experience start with staffing firms, it’s a great way to build your resume, many times you make more money to off set benefits and once the assignment is over they can help find you another temp assignment. Also you can draw unemployment between assignments. And some jobs are temp to hire, I did contract work for about 5 years it worked out great. I had about 3 assignments in that time and really built my resume.
Go to the places you are applying at and ask to talk to the manager and let them know you put in an application. The worse thing that happened me when doing this is they pulled up my resume, read it and told me no but recommended me to go somewhere else and they hired me on the spot.
Go to the places you are applying at and ask to talk to the manager and let them know you put in an application. The worse thing that happened me when doing this is they pulled up my resume, read it and told me no but recommended me to go somewhere else and they hired me on the spot.
Go to the places you are applying at and ask to talk to the manager and let them know you put in an application. The worse thing that happened me when doing this is they pulled up my resume, read it and told me no but recommended me to go somewhere else and they hired me on the spot.
Have you tried reaching out to your network? Sometimes personal connections can be more effective than cold applications. Ask friends, family, or former colleagues if they know of any openings or can refer you somewhere. You’d be surprised how often jobs are filled through word of mouth.
If you’re interested in retail a lof of the time Id suggest just show up and ask to speak to the manager or whoever is the shift manager. Give your CV directly to them, talk to them, leave an impression. If you really want a job just show up a couple of days in a row and see if a different manager is scheduled, say that you went in during a different shift and spoke to “X” , had a really great convo and wanted to know when you can formally interview.
Online applications are really tough. You have to tialor your CV to the position, even then its like 1:1000 that yours gets seen from the hiring people.
Good luck!
Have you tried a staffing agency.