With layoffs and the economy heading into a recession, I'm really unsure that I'll ever find a job.

18 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 8,2025 at 7:22PM UTC

   The job market is slowly turning around so that is such good news. I sending you best wishes.

2. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 4:32PM UTC

   It really isn't. I've seen more news about layoffs in the past month than I have in all of 2024.

3. AnonymousMay 8,2025 at 10:22PM UTC

   I've been job searching for a year and it's a difficult market. A few tips that have resulted in interviews. I've found either the hiring manager or HR contact on LinkedIn and pitched myself. Second tip: Finding the roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and then applying directly on the company's website.

   Here's a tip that I learned recently: LinkedIn search- type the job title and hiring now. You can then filter the search by Past 24 hours, week, two weeks or open ended as well as location. Applying for recent roles is working out better than competing for reposted positions and against hundreds of applicants. Good luck and sending best wishes!

4. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 4:31PM UTC

   99% of companies don't have someone to contact, and if they do, you have to pay for premium. I've been applying directly to companies after learning that Indeed doesn't send resumes to the companies.

5. AnonymousMay 10,2025 at 7:45PM UTC

   That's true but you can research the company on LinkedIn and go to the employee / people section and often find an HR contact.

6. LauraMay 9,2025 at 12:47AM UTC

   Are you tracking your job search process/progress? I ask this because it's a great way to see where things are getting "stuck". For example, are you mainly applying via job boards? Then up your networking game. What type of positions are you applying to and are you noticing you're getting call backs for a specific type more than others? If you aren't getting calls, then perhaps it's time to have a professional, someone in your field and/or someone in HR review your resume. It seems like more work but really honing in on where things are getting hung up does help! I know it's frustrating but focus on as much as you can that IS in your control. Good luck!!

7. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 4:30PM UTC

   Yes, I have been. Lost count after 2,000.

8. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 8:13PM UTC

   Then something is wrong with your resume or you are applying to jobs just to apply but do not have the experience. I just wrote above about using your alma mater's career center. Are you degreed? If not, then what exactly is your experience and how can you hone your resume so it reflects the jobs you're applying? It's a numbers game. Former recruiter, currently work with employers to hire students. I know resumes like the back of my hand and can spot a good candidate very well. But if you're applying to jobs through career sites, it's time you connect with people on LinkedIn. Is your LinkedIn profile set with Open to Work? Is your resume posted there? You must be vigilant and if you're in the pool of competition, where do you land? Give lots of thought on what you're applying to. Anyone can apply to 2000 jobs but go through your resume, job by job. Is there anything that seems off to you?

9. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netMay 9,2025 at 12:27PM UTC

   It is difficult to answer this question without knowing what kind of jobs you are applying for, what your experience is and what city you live in.

10. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 4:29PM UTC

    Graphic design, 6 years of experience. I'm in Ohio.

11. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netMay 9,2025 at 6:46PM UTC

    This should not be this hard. You are not looking in the right place but unsure of what city you are in. Or where you are looking.

12. SheilaMay 9,2025 at 2:20PM UTC

    Maybe you can start your own business. Do you have a certain Hobby or talent that you can make money at?

    Do you have any ideas for a great new product or service?

13. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 4:34PM UTC

    I've had my resume reviewed four different times. I'm not on unemployment. I don't have former co-workers to contact. And my social media does not have my real name. If it does, it's just LinkedIn.

14. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 8:15PM UTC

    Then if you're operating under an alias, how will anyone know to help you? NETWORK. With EVERYONE. Personally, on social media and LinkedIn. You can't find a job if you're hiding in the shadows. However you're supporting yourself is a mute subject, but how bad you want to be employed is the name of the game.

15. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 5:00PM UTC

    You will need to network. Right now the market is highly saturated with extremely qualified candidates with fresh or current experience.

    This means that sending out thousands of cold resumes with the latest experience from 2022 is not going to be effective. You need to network like crazy to get that in at hiring companies. What you are doing is not work working. It's not a numbers game but rather a targeted game. 5 highly tailored applications together with a networj referral or introduction is worth 5,000 cold applications these days.

    You can do this but your approach needs to change.

16. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 6:14PM UTC

    If you have been unemployed for 2.5 years and only had one interview, there is something wrong. This means, it's your resume, how you are applying and if you are networking. You must do a lot more than just click and apply. If you are degreed, go to your alma mater and ask to use their recruiting system. As another poster wrote, go to your local library and get job search assistance. Something doesn't add up if you only had one interview in that amount of time. I could see if you had tons of interviews and no offers or received at least 1-2 offers. That would mean your resume is working, but only one interview in 2.5 years means you need to reach out to others outside of this platform for help. Connect with a career coach at your alma mater for alumni services and if you're not degreed, check your local town/city for job fairs and go to your library for help. You must must must look deep down and if you want to get help, reach out to your local community.

17. AnonymousMay 9,2025 at 6:47PM UTC

    Your resume isn't providing what you need for the roles you're seeking.

18. Balanced431095May 10,2025 at 12:11PM UTC

    Obtaining employee has become very competitive. The days of walk- in interviews and cold calling are long gone. Try staffing companies and temporary agencies. The airports and driving jobs seem to be lucrative. I think Indeed picks and chooses which resumes that they send to each company. I'm not that great at networking because I don't keep in touch with people. So, LinkedIn doesn't work for me. I've gone on countless interviews but I haven't "landed" any positions yet. Maybe I should work on my appearance. Lol! I've revised my resume several times. I have many practical skills that I can't get paid for. I can cook. I'm a great writer. I can do hair. I love grocery shopping and meal planning. I love driving. Doordash, Lyft, Instacart, and etc took over. I have a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree. But yet and still, I'm underemployed or overqualified. I just went back to school. Good luck to all of you! Ebony