why can't i get a job?

Question

nobody will hire me. I'm drug and alcohol free and a hard worker

Answer 1

go to a big city, find a restaurant go in and ask about washing pots.
Keep on doing that till you have a job, by the end of the year you are a Cook.

Answer 2

This is a pretty vague question. Perhaps you aren't applying for jobs that fit your experience and educaiton level. Perhaps you haven't kept up with technology changes in your field. Perhaps you aren't dressing appropriately for the interview, or your resume is full of spelling errors, or you aren't willing to commute, or can't work the hours that the employer needs you to work, or can't seem to answer the questions correctly when you do get an interview.

The point is that there could be a million reasons why you aren't getting hired. Ask a trusted friend or relative to conduct a "practice" interview with you and give you an honest assessment of what they are seeing. Visit a career counseling center at your school or church and see what advice they can offer. Visit monster.com or careerbuilder.com and look through their "advice" sections to learn how best to present yourself to a prospective employer.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I don't have the answer to this question, but I am hoping you find out something because I am in the same situation. I just got another notification that says I was not chosen for a job. This one hurts worse than all those others though, because I was given to understand that I was the choice of the supervisor, and that both she and her own supervisor were overridden to hire someone else. It is sooo depressing!!!!

I can give you one piece of advice. In my area they want people who speak two languages (border area), so many many many jobs have that listed as a preferred qualification. Its one of those fairly easy attributes you can add to your list of quals with just some hard work and practice, so maybe that will help.

Keep searching and Good luck!

Answer 4

Employers don't just hire people. They hire people who convince them they can be an asset to their company.
Tell me, why should I hire you.?OK. You're drug and alcohol free. That;s good, but that alone won't do it. You work hard. Fine. Can you work smart?
And be positive!
Now, tell me about your skills anbd background? What about your appearance?
Do you look clean and well groomed?
Do you look sincere? Do you look a person in the eye.
Can you answert a question,. "yes, no, I don't know" without giving a bunch of excuses or rambling on, like, uh, you know?
They key is presentation of yourself, and NOT QUITTING!

Good luck.

Answer 5

If you have had an interview, I would encourage you to contact the person/persons you interviewed with, and ask why they decided not to hire you. Explain you wish to make improvements and want to know where to start.

If you haven't been given an interview, and you have the requisite experience and training, I would start to look at your Resume` -- this is the first thing employers look at. Also, review your cover letters -- these really get employers looking at your Resume`, Finally, if you get an interview, make sure you send a "Thank You" reiterating what they seemed to like about you at the interview.

Answer 6

What are the reasons that companies give for not hiring you? It's not just enough to be drug and alcohol free...

Answer 7

Since there are places that will hire just about anyone (food service for example), I assume you are looking for certatin types of jobs. What do the people who reject you say is the reason? You should always ask for feedback when you;ve been rejected after an interview.

Answer 8

Are you qualified for the jobs you are applying for? Are you over-qualified-- applying for a job at McDonald's when you have an MBA? When you go for interviews are you looking nice-- dressed up, etc.? Does your resume look good (well organized, spelling and grammar checked, correct formats, etc.)? Are you interviewing well? Do you adapt your interview style to the interview type (i.e. "regular" vs. STAR-- Situation, Task, Action, and Result)? When you're being turned down for jobs are you just saying, "OK thanks" or are you asking for feedback so you know what to work on?

As you can see there are so many variables in getting a job that you didn't provide no one can give you a good answer for sure.

Answer 9

It may be your personality, skill-level, experience, education level, resume, references, etc. If you feel that you are applying for jobs that you are qualified for and you are still not getting hired you should contact your local employment office or college. Many offer free assistance with writing resumes and will help you practice your interviewing skills.

Answer 10

Your...:
1. lazy
2. you screwed up your interview (leads back to 1)
3. your not Qualified (shoulda finshed highschool)
4. Don't have the right degree (leads to 3)
5. Or they are racist

Just becuase your Drug and alcohol free doesnt mean you will get a job!