In desperate need of help!!

7 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 6:14AM UTC

   Have you considered posting your resume on one of the major job search websites such as Careerbuilder or Indeed, or a site for contract positions in your area of expertise? Contract positions often exist because of a company's urgent needs, and if you have the skills, the matching process can be much faster. Also, recruiters often look at these resumes, I would surmise, because I received a lot of response when I posted my resume. In the past, I have found that many contract positions turn into "full time" positions with benefits. This may not happen all of the time, but is a good possibility. Also some money coming in is a whole lot better than none, and you can continue looking for a "full time" position meanwhile.

   Do be sure that your resume tells your benefit to a company, also. Time saved, dollars saved, dollars gained, customers satisfied, customers obtained, etc. Think of the benefits of your position to a company. Why do they need customer service -- (Think of your bad customer service experiences and advertise how you have been able to do the opposite, for instance.) What would a company be without good customer service?

   Furthermore, customer service experience develops a number of leadership traits that can translate to other types of jobs. Perhaps read some job descriptions and try for some positions that could take advantage of the skills you developed through your customer service experience. Also don't forget non-profits -- They could be a good place to get established and a stepping stone for further advancement.

   Hope something here helps! We are all cheering you on! Just relax and be yourself (easier said than done) in interviews and you should be able to come up with a good match in time.

2. Tami L CannizzaroApril 23,2025 at 4:22PM UTC

   Agree! Resumes need to show how, in a quantitative manner, we will bring value to the company based on our experience. And contract/short term positions are a great way to get a foot in the door, make connections and some money while adding to your resume.

3. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 9:17AM UTC

   Make your employers need you than the other way around. What can you put on your CV that would make you indispensable?

4. AnonymousApril 17,2025 at 9:17AM UTC

   How would you advise a friend in this situation?

5. GirlBossanova934974April 21,2025 at 1:30PM UTC

   A BS or BS in what? Accounting? Finance? Operations? what? What industries did you work in? What other pieces of software are you proficient in? Can you work in Finance building EXCEL models? Are you applying for Customer Experience/Service manager jobs? The insurance and medical billing industries have lots of customer experience manager jobs..........

6. Joan Marie VerbaApril 21,2025 at 1:31PM UTC

   I can't offer any job advice, but wanted to add that this is a tough job market, and many job seekers have been unemployed for months and are desperate for work, as well. Many have applied to hundreds of jobs and have had several interviews without success. You aren't alone. I've been applying for years (and yes, I have done All The Things). All you can do is keep trying. I wish you the best.

7. AnonymousApril 25,2025 at 12:20PM UTC

   Have you considered working with an agency like Robert Half or something along those lines. I assume you have but want to throw that out there just in case. What about working with career services at your school?