been looking for about a year. i was in the military for 6 years while i was in they paid for ungrad and grad school. i did psychology for undergrad and public administratio for grad. the olny prob is i was a mechanic in the military. so this gives me no job experience. one half of employers say that i am overqualified the other half say i dont have enough experience. its starting to suck real bad . any one got any ideas or advice.
2007-09-01 18:23:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
you guys suck !!
2007-09-01 18:29:55 · update #1
Hi, have you tried applying for county or state jobs? They are tough to get, but your degree in public admin and military background may help you get an interview.
Good luck!
2007-09-01 18:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by takeabreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to tailor your resume to the jobs you are applying for. I have a weird job history, like a lot of college and high end jobs but when I go to apply for an entry level position, I need to exclude those from my work history. Otherwise employers think I am going to leave after three months because I am overqualified.
There are lots of goverment sponsored programs that can show you how to write a really good resume for each and every job that you think you might want to apply for, and they are all free. I got a great job in health care (which I really had no qualifications for, except an open mind and a good attitude) after attending a course called the "Job Finding Club" in Woodstock, Ontario, canada. Paid me $17 an hour plus mileage and training bonuses.
Wishing you the best of luck! Keep trying, there is someone out there that would love to have you as an employee.
Cheers,
Samlet
2007-09-01 18:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Samlet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If theirs anything I know it how to get a job.... I have had many jobs in the past ten years.
Follow these three steps...
1. Make a list of job options you will possibly try.
Find the types of fields available in each area.
Have a final 10 possibilities, research them to get a feel of the type of person you need to be.
2. Make call to set up a interview ( Keep this in mind.. if they are looking to feel a position they will already be more interested in you) Be confident direct, say nothing more then direct answers ( they will assume you intelligent until you say something stupid but will not assume you stupid for saying to little). Do not try to show personality , show them your only interest is business. Keep eye contact.
3. Feel free to make a resume that makes you look good, they never check ........ I constantly get jobs that I'm not qualified for and do well to fill them... Then I leave on a whim and start a new life Else were. I'm a drifter who makes 60,000 in a variety of positions with no more experience then the kid at MC Donald's...
You could say I'm a pro at finding a job... Persistence is KEY
2007-09-01 18:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Joey B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep looking is all. I know how you feel because I'm prior service also and I can't find a job either. Only it's the other way around in my case; I don't have a degree yet, but I have years of experience in administrative work. So employers tell me that I have experience, but need a degree. It's hard to please anybody these days!
2007-09-01 18:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do interviews for a Fortune 500 company. I use the line "you seem overqualified" when I don't like how the interview is going. It's probably not your resume. You need to brush up on your interviewing skills.
2007-09-01 18:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your looking to work at home online in the mean time, I suggest maybe trying to do surveys and 100% free offers online. I know this might sound weird, but the extra money I get helps me pay the bills.
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Good luck and I hope you find something soon.
2007-09-01 18:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to work for the phone company.
You can be an installer or pole climber or manager with your degrees and experience.
2007-09-01 18:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try for a high school job
2007-09-01 18:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by J.T Rebel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
join the club.....
2007-09-01 18:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by MaHaMeHe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋