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The Struggle of Finding a Job
Are you feeling stuck in your job search? It can be incredibly frustrating to put in so much effort and not see any results. You’re not alone in this struggle – many highly qualified individuals are facing the same challenges.
Understanding the Issue
There are many factors that could be contributing to your difficulty in finding a job. It could be due to the competitive job market, lack of networking opportunities, or even a mismatch between your skills and the job requirements. Whatever the reason, it’s important to address the issue head-on.
Solutions to Consider
1. Expand Your Search
Don’t limit yourself to just one type of job or industry. Consider broadening your search to include roles that may not be an exact match for your experience. You never know where your next opportunity may come from!
2. Enhance Your Skills
If you’re finding that your current skill set isn’t aligning with the jobs you’re applying for, consider taking some online courses or workshops to enhance your skills. This could make you a more attractive candidate to potential employers.
3. Network, Network, Network
Networking is key in today’s job market. Reach out to friends, family, and former colleagues to let them know you’re looking for a job. Attend industry events and job fairs to meet new people and make connections that could lead to your next job.
Never Lose Hope
Remember, finding a job can be a challenging process, but it’s important to stay positive and persistent. Keep refining your resume, honing your skills, and networking with others in your field. With determination and perseverance, you will eventually land the job of your dreams!
Hang in there, you’re not alone in this struggle. Keep pushing forward and never lose sight of your goals. Your hard work will pay off in the end!
It might be ur applying for entry level roles with experience, why not more experience roles?
Do some volunteer work for some environmental thing and dye your hair a strange Color
Same problem. I’m a former Director level and I’ve had like 3 interviews applying since January. I do have a two year gap because of an injury though.
Yeah, me neither
I have a degree in Business IT from a reputable university and can’t find a new job in software engineering or even an entry level job in cybersecurity, despite having a CCNA and OSCP.
After over 200 applications I am sick and tired of this scam. The game is rigged and I’m not even given a chance to demonstrate my skills and knowledge, not even in entry level jobs for business analysts – something a 10 year old could do. If someone finds himself in a similar position and thinking about getting a college degree in their late twenties, my advice would be to invest that time and energy rather in planning a casino heist, where the outlook on profit is a lot more promising.
This is why I’m giving up and re-enlisting in the army. Hopefully things will look better after ww3.
Jobs report is all bs. Yea the US economy added “130,000 jobs!!” but those jobs are mostly Burger King and cashier jobs at grocery stores. Not career jobs.
I was sent the wonderlic assessment by two different companies last week. I took them back-to-back after spending a day studying for it and taking practice tests. I was avging like 41 out of 50 questions right, which is a very high percentile for a timed 12-minute test.
I wasn’t even that interested in the companies but the wonderlic test seems to be a requirement for a lot of places, which is why I prepared. If any more companies send it to me, I’m ready to go.
Keep at it! Seeing these posts is definitely motivation to stay at my current job while I look for others though, it’s a struggle and I came very close to quitting about 2 weeks ago but income is better than no income. Good luck on your journey 🙂