I have been looking for a job since May of this year and all this job hunting has me overwhelmed and very lost for any sort of answers.

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1. AnonymousOctober 10,2023 at 4:45PM UTC

   well first let me say I understand how devastated you must feel, and I’m sorry your in this position

   I don’t have any magic words of advice I and I don’t know you really want any however let me just say did the places like target tell you you were over qualified ? If your applying in retail there are stores who hire for management positions in mind meaning you start out at one level and Move up . I started out as a hourly shift supervisor and made my way to manager , so unless the place you apply is telling you your overqualified then assume your not,

   also there are job fairs here on fairygodboss I have gone to several and made some good connections and applied right to hr that could be an avenue

   good luck ! ?

2. AnonymousOctober 10,2023 at 6:37PM UTC

   I'm sorry the job hunt has been stressful and overwhelming. You are not alone in that feeling. Know that. However, it's wonderful you have a supportive husband who doesn't want you to stress about it!! That's amazing. Things will get better!!

   In fact, a lot of companies are hiring right now but the key is to be open to roles that might be outside of what you're looking for (part-time, full time and temp/contract).

   I recommend looking at virtual and in-person job fairs. Networking is also really important -- do you have a LinkedIn profile? You've got to put yourself out there as much as possible.

   Since the holiday season is near, a lot of customer experience & retailers are starting to hire part-time/temp roles this time of year, so look into that.

   Lastly, have you considered working through a temp agency too? While the work may not completely be what you're looking for right now, you probably have transferrable skills that could work for certain roles. The goal right now is to remain open and market yourself with the skills you do have!

   If education is a concern, have you looked a certifications? There are a ton of programs and organizations out there sponsoring certification programs that can help you gain more skills. If you eventually decide to go after your degree, there are orgs and companies that can and will support you on that journey.

   Keep your head up! You've got this. You aren't alone in this as a lot of us are looking right now. You will have a great job soon enough. Keep going!

3. AnonymousOctober 10,2023 at 6:54PM UTC

   Plenty of holiday retail opportunities to get you through the holiday time while you're searching. Holiday positions typically don't take into consideration if you're over-qualified as these are temp positions. Without an education you will be finding opportunities that re mid to entry level. The importance of education is on the rise, IMO, as a professional recruiter, but once you're in a company it may be easier to climb the ladder as quiet hiring is a current trend. Keep at it, one day at a time.

4. AnonymousOctober 11,2023 at 3:03AM UTC

   I suggest taking the 3 months job off your resume. You don’t want to be linked to that fiasco.

   Apply to more senior or management level retail and customer service jobs based on your track record. If you’ve been successful, don’t let the lack of a degree stop you.

   If you need any additional credentials, are there any online certifications that you can obtain?

5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 11,2023 at 4:16AM UTC

   I'm sorry that you're having a hard time with your job search.

   What have you done so far in your job search? Where do you have your resume posted? How often are you updating those profiles?

   Do you have a LinkedIn profile and is it up to snuff? If you're not aware, you can curate your LinkedIn feed - the more you like certain types of posts, the more that type of content gets pushed out to you.

   I post many of my positions in my feed and in groups, in addition to them being scraped from our job portal to the LI Jobs section. Because I like so many job opportunity posts, my feed is now full of them.

   Is there a community college that may have a job board? Your State Unemployment department should have one - depending on where you live, there may be other local resources available. If you're in the Chicago area, check out American Job Centers - they have several locations.

   Please let me know if you have any questions.

   GOOD LUCK!!

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 11,2023 at 4:18AM UTC

   Also meant to add, I highly recommend you consider getting connected with temporary agencies - it's a great way to get your foot in the door. It's also a great way to find out about a company before fully committing to accepting a position there.

7. AyianOctober 13,2023 at 1:45PM UTC

   Do not list specific positions that were less than a year. Despite COVID causing major instability in the market, recruiters and hiring managers at large are still dismissive of folk with such short stints on their resume. I would definitely consider a temp agency to get you back out there and maybe even concert from temp to hire.

8. Crystal WhitcombOctober 13,2023 at 1:51PM UTC

   Oh man. I am sorry you have had such a hard time. If it makes you feel better, the job market is rough....I have had issues finding a job too. Keep your head up.

   I agree with the other comments, definitely don't include the 3 month job. Have you considered being a virtual assistant?

9. Rosa GoesOctober 13,2023 at 6:59PM UTC

   I agree with other posters who mentioned going to a temp agency. Also the holidays are coming up and retailers always hire for additional help. Take it one day at a time. Do your best even if it's temporary, you never know who will recognize your efforts.

10. T WOctober 14,2023 at 3:16PM UTC

    I totally understand and feel the same way. Though I have only been looking since August it has me overwhelmed as well. I do not have help so my savings has been trickling down. On top of that I have a child. I have over 20 plus years of experience in customer service and a host of other experience. I have changed my resume a few times to fit with the what professionals say works or has changed. I of course get marketing firms that wants me to work for them. I’m at wits end and do not know what else to do. I hope you have luck soon.