Needing Support--Job searching in NYC and feeling stuck
Hi FGB,
I'm struggling. I've been job searching in NYC for nearly a year and have interviewed for at least 5 different roles with no luck. The feedback has always been that they thought I was an incredibly strong candidate but they decided to hire/promote internally.
I recently had a great interview with another organization, but the role is really junior to my experience level and salary expectations. My concern is regarding growth opportunities but each time I've asked about it, they haven't had clear answers--which I understand. They can't promise growth for a candidate they haven't even hired yet!
I don't want to be unemployed forever. Job searching is so depressing and demotivating. But, I also don't want to take a massive step backwards in my career trajectory, just because I can't get my foot in the door in NYC. We relocated from Chicago and I have no network here so it's been difficult to even get my resume past any initial views.
I'm in non-profit and am having the hardest time. My whole life I've been very lucky to have had an easy time finding jobs that fit my passions and my career trajectory. Now I feel stuck.
I'm open to any advice, and if anyone is willing to connect and help me broaden my network in the Northeast and in non-profit work, I would be greatly appreciative! My passion is for refugee resettlement (did it for over five years), youth and education, and international dev't.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give!
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