I need an attorney to do estate planning and a pre nup type of document so hit me up if you can practice in Colorado and practice this type of law.

I, as well as many others, hear your frustration. It is great that you struck it out on your own. It can sometimes be a matter of the right place and right time. I've been looking for another job since July 2020. Looking for a job is in itself a full-time job. I can't stand to be unemployed so I took on a temporary job with the election this year which was a great experience and very interesting too. I have occupied my time with seeking out job search groups and did connect with one in my area in Houston, TX and they provided me with a ton of resources. Maybe there is something like that in your area? Also, as a result of this job search group which is led through a ministry-Between Jobs Ministry (but does not beat you over the head with it), they suggested that job searchers have a business card with your name, phone number, email address, link to LinkedIn and list your skills, credentials and what type of job you are looking for. There are websites out there that offer affordable rates on business cards such as hotcards.com. Volunteering is a great idea as well if you can afford to. Continue to educate yourself to keep your mind stimulated and current with the issues related to your field of work and field of interest. There are websites out there as well. If you are unemployed and receiving unemployment, continue researching what trainings are available because they can assist with the expense or cover the entire expense for training. Keep your head up and keep PUSHing (Praying Until Something Happens). This is only a temporary state of being and something better is coming. Also, dreams don't work unless you do. Best wishes to you and to many others of us struggling to find employment during a critical time in our nation.

Hi! I’m so sorry it’s such a tough time. Quick advice from a recruiter (and you may already be doing these things, so if so - ignore!); 1) Find an advocate, and network - always whole bringing value to the table for the other person (just saying “I want to talk to you” is never enough reason for someone else to give up their valuable time to meet/chat. 2) If you are not asking for feedback from each interview, make that a habit. If you don’t know what you could have done/said/presented better (and know how you compared to whoever DID get the job in those areas instead of you) you are doing yourself a disservice! 3) Don’t eliminate other possible avenues of interest for yourself other than nonprofit, etc. If you’re not seeing any luck down one lane, that’s okay! It doesn’t mean you can’t come back to it. Explore other avenues/spaces and just get started on that journey! You’re asking all the right questions. All will work out how it should! Trust yourself and your smarts :)

Hi, Ms. Christy: Interviewing during COVID-19 crisis is only going to exacerbate trends that occur in better, and even is expansion, times. That is, the number of e-applicants for any single job is utterly astonishing (600 one of your commenters cited; that's on the low-side!). Secondly, I found-out late in life that "people hire people who remind themselves of themselves", a hugely unfortunate possibility, given that you are on a second career, and many current hiring managers are 20-somethings or 30-somethings. These are real barriers to even landing an interview, for which there is no real remedy. That said, job-prospecting, where you're reaching=out to not-for-profits, stating precisely how you can reduce their "pain" --- help them achieve a near-term goal, will probably work better. There is a great interest among not-for-profits this year on health-equity and environmental-justice for communities underserved or environmentally-assaulted. So, if you'd consider a law career in poverty-law, that might help?

Right now creating your own opportunity is the right thing to do. I was a nonprofit Executive Director (second career) who left my job to have a baby because my state offered no paid family leave and my husband got a job out of state. In March, I started a business out of necessity, realizing how tough the job market would be. Never underestimate the power of MicroEnterprise. It’s what drives our entire economy. If you think you will stick with your own business, How to Manage a Law Firm provides business consulting to make it profitable. In the meantime, I recommend volunteering for Legal Aid. It’s the one place that low income families can get legal help for evictions, which are still happening. A wave of mass evictions are possible on Jan 1st. I recently found LeanIn.org which coordinates circles of professional women that convene virtually. One of my attorney friends said that sexism is still all too real, not only for jobs but in her private practice. individuals tend to want to work with male attorneys, so she doesn’t post her photo on her website. That just floored me. I personally would want a female attorney. Right now, we need to go where we never thought we would set foot, try something we never would have dreamed of, find unexpected allies, serve causes that would have seemed crazy if it weren’t for an even crazier world that we are now in. I wish you the best in your journey.

Hi Jessica, this is a very bold suggestion: if monetary concern is not a huge priority right now, would you ever consider starting something on your own? Yes job opportunities are scarce, but I do see places that can benefit from your expertise and interests in non-profits. Such as: small businesses looking for economic relief, underprivileged residents can make use of second-hand-goods and the donors receive a tax receipt in return? I myself have been thinking over these ideas, but unaware of any legal boundaries. We can keep chatting if this is something you are interested in :)

You mention that this is a second career. After being laid off 8 months ago, after a very successful career, and not being able to find a job (yes recognizing that it has been a strange year) I can attest that ageism is real! Could that be playing a part? From my perspective, that is VERY personal!

I'm pretty good at getting call backs from recruiters and hiring managers, even if the job doesn't represent a good fit. I'd love to share some of my tips with you one on one, if you're open to it. I believe you can message me via this website, then we can set up a time to connect.

I suggest volunteering somewhere where you interact with people. This will boost your spirits and your self confidence - you may end up networking too!