What can I do?

Question

I've been looking for a job for a few months now, and been able to find nothing. I've been doing my part by checking back with the places I apply to, and they always say they're hiring, but never call me. My resume isn't bad (in fact I have experience in quite a few areas) and I have no criminal record. I can't go back to school until I pay off fees I owe. What can or should I do?

Answer 1

Don't give up. Keep working at it. When you do go into a place to apply are you dressed appropriately? Maybe check your attire when entering a place. Look nice, and cover up. May people judge you by what you wear. Try this....hope it helps

Answer 2

Recently I noticed that on my CV was a typo (I closed a bracket too) early.

A couple of months of job hunting w*nked down the drain right there.

I find having looked at it so much, my eyes just glaze over and I don't pick up on the small details any more.

Get someone else to check yours, just in case.


Even if you don't have an actual error on your CV, it still sounds like the CV is your current problem. If your skills and qualifications are good, and they're still not getting back to you, there's probably something in the CV pushing them away.

You have two options, I'd advise you take both:

- Draft up a few different styles of CV - aim for 4 - and send them off to lots of companies, even for jobs you don't actually want. See which CV formats get the best response, and use those ones.

- Get professional help - if you've been to uni, you might still be able to use their careers service. If not, a consultant at the job centre should be able to give you some feedback.
Also pester anyone you know who is in recruitment to take a look.



And use decent paper - plain white, 100gsm or better.
Try to use a decent quality printer too.



After you've mastered the CV, your next challenge will be to interview well.

That's what I'm working on at the moment.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Dress appropriately for interviews. Speak clearly and intelligently when answering questions. Smile. Do not seem desperate. Make sure your resume is well-written and free of spelling / grammar errors. Never complain about your past work history. Always seem upbeat and positive. Never complain about problems with co-workers or managers from the past. Complement how well you liked past positions. Know the answer to why you left those positions and be sure it is a positive one. Comment on a desire for growth in an industry. Talk about your future with the company like you're already an employee. Ask questions during the interview (benefits is a safe topic that many people use). Make the interviewer feel at ease. Be prepared to take an entry-level position to prove yourself. No matter what - be positive.

Answer 4

Volunteer. At least this way you can get your way into a company, a hospital would be a great place to work, lots of different opportunities there. Once they see how much of a hard worker you are, maybe they'll ask you to interview, or you may be entitled to apply for internal jobs that aren't posted anywhere else. Good luck!!

Answer 5

Well you may have to lower your expectations. I've been unemployed for awhile myself. I finally got a job and start tomorrow. Certainly NOT my dream job, doesn't pay what I wanted, not the hours I wanted. But I refuse to give up on finding the job I want. I'm just looking at this as a stepping stone on the path to get where I want to be. Good Luck.

Answer 6

The method of looking for ads and classifieds actually is not very effective. What you must do is get any job that may have some potential to connect you with people. What matters the most is that you get connections. Take the approach of networking: word of mouth. Remember that it's "who you know".
I swear, go to Mc. Donalds or something. Any job is a potential for opportunity.

Answer 7

Could it be the area your looking in possibly? Maybe try sending some resumes off.

Answer 8

Have you been sending a thank you card after each interview? That always helps my chances...it give them something tangible to look at and think of you as a good candidate for the position, or so I've been told.

Answer 9

Try Monster.com and yahoo hot jobs. Post a resume there and hope people contact you. That's how I landed the job I'm going to. :) Good luck!

Answer 10

be persistent after you apply do wait for them to call you go up thier and ask