I had applied to Discover as a credit card specialist.

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1. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 3:18PM UTC

   I'm sorry about this. Please know you are not alone. You have already WON by deciding to move forward.

2. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 3:21PM UTC

   Keep on keeping on. Something will come your way.

3. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 3:54PM UTC

   Here's a suggestion, after the job fair today, and good for you for going to those. Make sure you have lots of copies of your resume. But on the resume, update it. Put Contractor as a title, but give it some umph, by listing what kind of contractor, perhaps something like Credit Card Specialist Contractor, then list your companies below that with the to and from dates. I was a contractor too but in the IT industry I was in, it wasn't a big deal. Oh and I was a recruiter. Also, add a summary at the top of the page in a short and succinct manner, Credit Card Specialist with 10 years of contract experience. Add quantitative information here as it's key. Reconciled over 1000 accounts within a 2-month period, etc. etc. Just make sure you have numbers and some quantitative data as that helps too. Good luck at the fair today and let us know how it goes!

4. AnonymousApril 18,2025 at 3:17AM UTC

   Don't let it break you. Hoping you get the job offer you want soon

5. AnonymousApril 18,2025 at 12:22PM UTC

   I totally understand how you're feeling it’s been over a year for me too. I actually had to pause my job search for a while because a family member was ill and needed my support. I only got back to seriously looking at the start of this year. Just yesterday, I spoke with a recruiter who mentioned that employers are concerned about long gaps in resumes. I thought, “It’s not like I haven’t been trying!” I had over 20 years of solid work history without any gaps, so this situation is definitely frustrating. Still, he said he’s going to submit my resume to a company, so fingers crossed we’ll see what happens.

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 19,2025 at 12:10AM UTC

   I would recommend you list the time you were caring for your family member with the dates and "Family Leave". Plug up that whole if you can.

7. GirlBossanova934974April 18,2025 at 2:17PM UTC

   It is not very easy to help you out here without seeing your resume AND seeing the jobs you are applying to. Most of the time I see this sort of thing, it is the resume that needs some help. If I were you, I would bring your resume to the job fair and get some feedback on your resume from whatever recruiter you can get feedback from. You have nothing to lose. The job market is slow now. I myself have had 4 interviews from 4 different companies this week. Some are 2nd interviews. Everyone is taking their you know what time.........Makes me wonder how fast they plan to move when I might work there. As in SLOW! I have seen snails move faster on Spring Break in Cancun! And the snail just had 3 cocktails.......You guys want to make MONEY?

8. AnonymousApril 18,2025 at 2:48PM UTC

   I'm not sure what your resume says, but you need to spell that out if you have had a series of short-term positions as a temp or contract employee. When you list your strengths, you might highlight that you have quickly come up to speed on the applications/software used by the companies in your temporary positions.

9. Evelyn LivantApril 18,2025 at 4:01PM UTC

   I'd say it's likely the way the resume is written. You'll want to group all those contract roles under a contract header similar to this example:

   I dug up an old resume of mine and I had:

   Independent Consultant 2009-2012

   · Updated and maintained customer information database

   · Custom configuration of new laptop to existing home IT system. Tutor in new MS Office release.

   · Website management and development and general IT Support

10. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 19,2025 at 12:08AM UTC

    Please don't tell jobseekers to do this. This is terrible advice.

11. AnonymousApril 18,2025 at 4:11PM UTC

    I'm in the same situation. I have worked temp jobs over the last few years because that suited me as the single parent of a child with health condition. I've been at it since November 2023. It's a tough job market. Something will come your way. But I agree with the other poster. Maybe see if you can group some roles together.

12. AnonymousApril 18,2025 at 4:38PM UTC

    I'm sorry to hear about your struggle finding employment. I went through that during the last recession. Have you looked at any collections jobs, I know it's not ideal and can be stressful.. I did it during the recession for a bank after a year of unemployment, I was desperate. Hospitals usually have collections jobs too.

13. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 19,2025 at 12:12AM UTC

    I'm sorry you're having a hard time with your job search. This is an exceptionally tough job maarket.

    If your contract positions are not listed this way already, I would recommend you put "Contract Completed" after the end date of each position.

    Good luck!

14. HennessssyApril 22,2025 at 8:50AM UTC
    I really feel for you. Rejection after rejection can wear down even the strongest people, especially when you're doing everything right and bringing solid experience to the table. It’s even harder when you know you're qualified and still get passed over. Contract roles and employment gaps don't tell the whole story, but unfortunately, many employers don’t take the time to look deeper. If you're still focused on the credit card space, this breakdown of credit card issuer providers might be helpful. It offers insight into the current landscape and could even give you an edge in your next interview, showing you're up to speed with industry shifts and the tech side of things.