Frustrated and venting a bit.

10 Comments

1. AnonymousMarch 27,2024 at 1:17PM UTC

   A year is a long time to be out of work even if you took some time to decompress. As a former recruiter and current job seeker, it's a very different market now than in the past which means approaching the job search differently. Are you only applying online? If yes, it's going to be really difficult to stand out among hundreds of applicants. I've found some great free resources out there to help with everything from getting clear on your personal value proposition (ie why an employer should hire you) to building your personal brand to writing compelling cover letters to effective networking to resume formatting that clearly show results (think numbers, percentages, dollars) to interviewing to negotiating an offer. (Pro tip: no one resource does all of it really well - especially for free - so I rely on several.) It seems like a lot but the more of these tactics I've incorporated in my job search, the more I'm engaging with recruiters and hiring managers about potential opportunities.

2. Yvonne EvansMarch 28,2024 at 4:31PM UTC

   I appreciate your thoughtful note. I did take time to focus on myself as I went from one job to another. I traveled to Scotland and got involved with volunteering for our veterans and taking Spanish. I have found some free resources on the PVP and revamping my cover letters to address these values when applying. Thank you again. Best, Yvonne

3. AnonymousMarch 27,2024 at 1:19PM UTC

   It's definitely frustrating. A lot of people fighting it out for the few jobs that are available. What are you doing while you are in the midst of your job search? What sort of self-care? Have you optimized your resume? LinkedIn all up to snuff? Do you have SHRM or PHR certifications? While you aren't working, what are you doing to stay up to date on things?

4. Yvonne EvansMarch 28,2024 at 4:29PM UTC

   I am volunteering to help people who are also struggling with finding work especially veterans. I enjoy working with them and also I am studying Spanish. I have revamped my resume and will start on my LI stuff. Getting certification at this point is too expensive for me. I am keeping up by taking courses that are free and also taking seminars with the EEOC. I am also a member of HR groups to keep me updated on changes in HR.

5. AnonymousMarch 27,2024 at 2:18PM UTC

   You might want to contact a recruiting agency. While Indeed and LinkedIn, etc. job boards are great for advertising positions, unless you have the precise language they have set for their boolean searches in your resume, you'll automatically be rejected. A recruiter can help avoid this. Good luck!!

6. Yvonne EvansMarch 28,2024 at 4:27PM UTC

   Thank you for your suggestion. I guess I outed myself by not posting anonymously however, it is so okay now. Thank you again. Yvonne

7. Sonali CrouchMarch 27,2024 at 3:56PM UTC

   Apply to every job. The job market unfortunately isn't conducive to being picky anymore. I needlessly made my job search long by being picky.

8. AnonymousMarch 27,2024 at 4:53PM UTC

   Have you thought of a business? 20 years is a long time, and you have a lot of experience? Could your skills be used in other sectors? Is there any retraining that would help?

9. Yvonne EvansMarch 28,2024 at 4:25PM UTC

   Thank you for your kind thoughts. Not sure but this may be an avenue worth exploring. Thanks again.

10. AnonymousMarch 27,2024 at 6:48PM UTC

    Yes, a common theme these days. The market is horrible. It seems that the more experienced talent are especially struggling. The market is just in the toilet for us.