I feel like I have exhausted all options and avenues, and I am not willing to accept that I just have bad luck. Is this a common problem? Does anyone have any ingenious words of wisdom?
2007-03-09 13:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by cd1010 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You have to sell yourself. What is it about you that makes you the best applicant? Check out some internet sources about how to have to prepare yourself to have a good interview. Use friends to interview to practice and get feedback. It also depends on what you graduated in. In my field, psychology, a bacherlors is equivalent to a high school diploma. A bachelors degree does not carry the same weight that it once did in many fields.
2007-03-09 13:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by jc2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cd1010,
I know you're not going to pick this as Best Answer but I'm going to say it anyway. The reason you can't get a good job is because *YOU* are the problem! You are a classis case of being your own worst enemy!
What you wrote doesn't make sense. How can you be a "great worker" when you can't find a job yet? You haven't proven yourself yet (at least not in the fiel of work you're trying to break into.) Patting yourself on the back without any achiebements is a sign of narcissism. You claim you have exhausted all options and avenues. That's bogus! There are always options and avenues. What you need to do is widen your selection of job types and lower your expectations. In other words, you "want it all on a silver platter" If it's not exactly the way you want it, you dismiss it. Then you complain it must be back luck. It's not bad luck, it's a BAD ATTITUDE!! You're not willing to make sacrifices to get started in a field. You don't want to settle for less. You want it all, the way you want it. Sorry bud, it's not like that when you start out!
You need to work on your attitude then you'll get your start.
-- Liam
2007-03-09 13:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Joblessness is common. Are you willing to relocate, maybe look outside your area. Have you interviewed for jobs lower than your degree, maybe as an intern? You didn't say what degree you have, but you might be able to find something where you can show people what you are capable of, then take a promotion.
But either way keep your head up. My significant other has several degrees, was employed at Motorola for years, ended up in the unemployment line. He found something, so will you.
2007-03-09 13:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should remind yourself of your accomplishments & be proud. I think it has to do with the companies that you have been applying at. If you've had interviews, then it's also the interviewers who have the problem, not you. The best thing to do is to not get discouraged & keep looking. Don't think negative or it being bad luck. Think positive & things will start to look up soon. Perhaps, the "right" company is some where down the line waiting for you.
2007-03-09 13:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want you to know that you are not the only one out there that this has happened to.
I am a college grad with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. While I was in college, I applied for many internships and degree related jobs. To no avail, I ended up staying at my part time job selling wedding dresses of all things. Now, I am an Assistant Property Manager at a 212 unit multi family complex. I graduated from college in June 2004 and didn't land what I consider my career until June 2006. I am very sucessful at my job, and have already heard from higher-ups at my corporate office that I have a promising future in Property Management. My husband went to college to be a firefighter and he was unable to find a job. Now he is working as an Operations Manager for a trucking company. Same with him-he is great at his job, and things are looking up for him as well.
You just have to remind yourself to keep all options open. By doing this, doors may open up to you and you may find yourself in a career that you never thought you'd love. Don't limit yourself! My job fell into my lap because of someone that I know, so always take advantage if someone offers to call in favor or recommendation to someone!
2007-03-09 13:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Addison's Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't said whether you are getting interviews and not jobs or not getting interviews at all.
It could be that your resume needs to be reviewed and your interview technique sorted out.
The third reason could be that you are searching for a job that is not quite right for you, or too junior or too senior.
If you can let me have some more information - I'll try and help.
2007-03-09 13:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corporate America is just picky as hell on who they hire now-a-days. Are you single and childless? If so 2 strikes against you!!! Why? Single/childless people have a routine of jumping jobs alot in their 20s because they have no one to take care besides themselves. It doesn't take much money to survive in America if you are childless/single and have small, manageable debts.
2007-03-09 13:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe your not being interesting. you need to get their attention at the interview. refine your interview skills. call the companies back that did not hire you and ask what held you back.
2007-03-09 13:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"WOW" be positive everyday, think positive all the time.
2007-03-09 13:18:15 · answer #9 · answered by luna. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋