I have been job searching for the last two months here in Charlotte NC and have interviewed with several places but still have no job.

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February 27,2024 at 5:09PM UTC

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I have been job searching for the last two months here in Charlotte NC and have interviewed with several places but still have no job. I have two degrees, im bilingual, many years of admin work, I dont understand starting to get depressed and unmotivated at this point. Am i now over qualified for positions... any advice

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AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 5:30PM UTC
You're not the first to have this issue! It is incredibly hard to find work at this point due to a variety of issues beyond employees control. I, myself, don't have the slightest clue what employers want nowadays. They'll say they prefer experience but then pass you over because of a lack of a degree. They'll say they prefer education but then say they "don't have time to train anyone" so they pass you over for lack of experience.
And if it's not either of those, then the pay is extremely low and not worth taking or the workplace is a huge red flag. As long as you have a strong resume, strong interview skills and have something of a personal network, then everything else is really out of your control and it's important to not let it overwhelm you! A surprising amount of job postings out there are either not real or for positions that are not available. It's incredibly tough out there but things will eventually change!
AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 11:48PM UTC
"You're really over qualified for the position we're offering."
Translation: they don't want to pay you what you're worth.
You may need to look at something completely outside your comfort zone. Try something new.
AnonymousFebruary 28,2024 at 2:06PM UTC
What kind of admin positions are you applying for?
Carmen RosadoFebruary 28,2024 at 4:36PM UTC
anything in administratives roles and legal offices
AnonymousFebruary 28,2024 at 7:26PM UTC
Have you tried employment agencies and recruiters that specifically place either legal professionals or administrative professionals? Also, having one email that has both specialties and then creating individual resumes; one w/ an emphasis on legal more-so and the other emphasizing administrative and having those ready to go when you see a position you would like to apply to.