What if you can't get a job?

Anonymous

October 12,2021 at 11:43PM UTC

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What if you can't get a job? I mean regardless of your efforts, improving skills, networking, recommendations, applying and career coaching etc....no job offers at all!

Employers always select other candidates no matter what you bring to the table. I mean what do you do? I've been at this for three years! Tried navigating out of toxic abusive job situation in the last 2.5yrs, got laid off in early 2021 and since work diligently to secure employment over the last 14months...

Few weekends off, no holidays, I mean nothing....And the feedback of why I don't get the job extend to everyone has more experience in the role cause I'm trying to transition into a related career; including folks straight out of college in disparate degrees no experience to interviewers lying and insisting I didn't mention a small detail in the conversation that led to the advancement to next rounds...

What do you do?

I'm dumbfounded as what to do...

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Shenelle S. LaPierreOctober 13,2021 at 12:43AM UTC
I understand your frustration. Have you tried working with a job recruiter for assistance in securing a job? Also have you had anyone look over your resume recently? That may also help in landing an interview and with the job recruiters search. Best of luck.
AnonymousOctober 13,2021 at 3:13PM UTC
This is a difficult situation for sure and I understand why you're feeling this way. Have you spoken to people in your network? They may have tips or can even refer you and give you a leg up.