Why is it dificult to find a decent job? I am a college student, and don't want to work in fast food.?

Question

My first job was at a sub restaurant( I spent 2 years of my life there), so the places that would quickly pick me up would be fast food places, right? That's all I know how to do. It shouldn't be hard. I have a great resume, good people skills( I mean, my major is Counseling Psychology for goodness sake) and I have a clean background, so what's up??

Answer 1

Try places like Target, or the local auditorium(or places where bands sing) or try working somewhere at the college, like the bookstore or cafeteria. Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Two things you can't control in the job market are the availability of job openings and the caliber of your competition. In a college town you're competing against dozens of other comparably qualified people for a handful of jobs, and you have the added constraints of when/how much you can work placed on you by your class schedule.

If you're limited to entry-level jobs by external factors like supply and demand, at least go after entry-level jobs that relate to your long term career goals. If you're a counseling/psych major, can you get work as a driver, peronal assistant, residential tech, etc. with the local community mental health program, or a substance abuse treatment facility? Your resume will be more impressive to these employers, and the experience and networking opportunties you'll gain in this work will pay off when you enter the professional world after graduating.

Answer 3

Why is it we keep on teaching people to get an education then get a job ( Just Over Broke). If you have great people skills why not look at having your own business working from home.
What I am thinking about is starting a business for yourself but one where you are not working by yourself, a business where you can have a team of others who will really help you to be successful.
Now I am not sure of your age and for most opportunities like this you would need to be at least 18 years old to start but I know of several young people who have got into businesses like this and have been hugely successful.
If you care to email me I will give you some web sites which might be of interest to you.

Answer 4

Ok first of all society has programmed us all in to believing in order to be successful we need a college education however in some cases its most helpful so if your looking for a job with your back ground you can be a social worker at Dept. of human services so go apply also you can works as a counselor with the Police Dept. or county courts also you can work with schools as a counselor are at Regional center for children and adults with behavioral problems so look into this a girl with your back ground can have her pick at opportunities remember when turning in tat flawless resume be courteous smile have a professional outlook on the interviewing process ask question research the company which you are applying for and also the most important part is to sell yourself make them see you are the right candidate for the job and as a team player you are the person they need to help make this company grow. With that attitude and outlook on a job its impossible for you not to succeed.

Good luck Job hunting.

Answer 5

You'll be eligible for professional employment after you finish your degree.

When looking for a job, a lot depends on your hours of availability as well as on your skills and experience. Most college students work in retail or fast food because those tend to be part time jobs, and can be worked around your class schedule.

Answer 6

You just sold yourself to me by listing your good points, so do the same with the manager of a company you are interested in working for.
I get so many people walking in and throwing there resume on the counter and thinking that is all they need to do, yet I have others who have asked to speak to the manager, introduced themselves and expressed an interest in working for my company, there resumes get kept the others usually get tossed in the garbage.

Answer 7

I would seek assistance from your College for internship guidance in seeking employment in your major or what you like to be doing. There is no reason you have to work in the positions you describe unlike you like it, as with college experience you could be managing or assistant manager in a restaurant, or doing temp work at a bank or brokerage house. Your major leads you into positions dealing with people and management would be a good extension of this, as hopefully you are learning how to interact well with people.
Good luck

Answer 8

i'm a psych major too, and although this job isn't exactly field-related you definitely learn a lot about people.

but besides that it's fun, easy, and you get paid well. if this isn't for you, try working in an office as administrative assistant, you can usually make about 10-12$ an hour, i did that too

i already wrote about it somewhere else so click either of the links to read about it..

http://www.helium.com/tm/697675/college-student-barits-between

http://www.helium.com/tm/692857/shotgirl-nightlife-business-should