I am looking for a job , but is this Normal ????

Question

I am looking for a job in elec and computer eng. field , BUT i am getting put off by these monsterous job descriptions. , i feel worthless just lookin at them , i graduated 8 mos ago , never looked for a job ( cuz of personal problems )
but now that i am lookin again the job descriptions and requirements seem to be out of this world
and NONE i repeat NONE of them seem like i m Good enough for the job ...

Answer 1

Congratulations on your graduation and on overcoming the problems that kept you from looking for a job. These two things show you have "stick-to-it-iveness" and you're able to set priorities, both are excellent qualities in an employee.

No matter which job you end up applying for, you're new to the market and therefore won't have the same experience of those who've come before you.

I work with a company in the travel industry and have been very fortunate to hang onto my job since 9/11 because this is a very tough industry to find a job in these days. I've been watching the job listings myself because I could be in "job hunt" mode at any time, and I know what you mean about the way the ads are written. But now I'll tell you a secret:

The job I have right now is considered a marketing position, but I have to know a lot of technical stuff to do my job. About a year after I got this job (still very much in the learning curve) I re-read the job posting that I answered. I had to laugh because the way it was written, there was no way I was qualified. But the way it was written was also a bit of HR-speak and was deceptive in what it called for. Remember that they're writing a description for the PERFECT candidate, knowing that there's rarely such a perfect fit.

So my suggestion is to find the ads you'd like to respond to, and then find out about those companies. Do your homework, especially on the ones you really want. Then submit a resume and cover letter that show how you perceive yourself fitting in with what they're searching for; and where you don't have the exact skills, talk up your other strengths. You can learn the technical stuff - the guts of the job. The stuff they don't put in the job description matters too: punctuality, responsible, integrity, able to get difficult people to work together, team player while still able to work independently, quick learner, able to manage multiple tasks, prioritizing your work, meeting deadlines. All of these are the things they expect but DON'T put in those paragraphs.

You won't get most of the jobs you apply for, but apply anyway. Every one you don't get is excellent practice for the one you finally accept.

Good luck - let us know how it works out!

Answer 2

first don't let the job descriptions scare you off from filling out a job application for that job you're interested in, most of the time the requirements are wishful thinking on their part, it just takes time, keep filling out applications and eventually you receive a job offer

Answer 3

try monster or career buildiers.
I am sure you can be successful.