Hi Everyone :) I'm currently working as a security guard (3yrs) and honestly its starting to drain me mentally and discouraging me.

Brittany Tello

October 1,2021 at 3:47PM UTC

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Hi Everyone :)

I'm currently working as a security guard (3yrs) and honestly its starting to drain me mentally and discouraging me. I'm Currently in college and working on my Computer support Associates applied in science. I apply to so many jobs and i have not received not one call. Any suggestions on what i should do? My current company has not promoted me, give me raise or bonus.

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TroyOctober 1,2021 at 5:57PM UTC
Hello Brittany,
I would say don’t get discouraged. Unfortunately, it has become quite the norm to not receive a call back in the time frame that we deem as appropriate, which is in about 2/3 weeks if you ask me. But I have been told that it could possibly take 4/6 weeks to hear something back from potential employers. So don’t give up. Keep applying and tailoring your resume to the position that you are applying for. A change will come, Brittany, hang in there.
AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 6:03PM UTC
Gonna ask a few questions for you to consider.
Tailoring Resume to each job you apply to?
Do you include achievements or outcomes in your bullet points?
Talk about Transferrable skills from your current job?
Possibly add a Relevant Course Project or Two that demonstrate your computer support skills if you don't have one.
Trie AngelevaOctober 1,2021 at 6:07PM UTC
Hi Lizz - Yes to tailoring; measurable outcomes as often as possible; definitely transferable skills and anything that adds to providing what a job needs.
Here is a free guide I have written that may help you: https://www.reimaginemonday.com/resume-cheat-sheet
AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 6:39PM UTC
This was more a reference to ask if she was doing these things as this is what we suggest our students to do.
Hopefully your document can help her as well.
Trie AngelevaOctober 1,2021 at 8:09PM UTC
Haha, the flow of the posts didn't make that clear. Well, sounds like we both teach those four points, so solid guidance given! :)
AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 6:19PM UTC
I think you should consider an internship. Many are paid and you will gain experience.
Cristina ZuazuaOctober 1,2021 at 6:25PM UTC
Heyo - what's your usual job search engine? I've had a lot of luck on LinkedIn and weworkremotely.com. I'd be happy to go over your resume and review how you might be able to tailor it to some positions, if you'd like. Hang in there!
AnonymousOctober 2,2021 at 8:27PM UTC
Would you stay at your current job is they have you a raise, promotion, or bonus? Do others in your job role get these? If so, I would consider asking for a meeting with my supervisor to discuss. Prepare information about the market rate for your job and the value you’ve brought the company for the past 3 years. Often people aren’t compensated unless they ask.
However, it sounds like you’d rather move on to another career path. I would utilize your college’s career office for help with your resume and cover letter as well as potential job leads. An internship might be a good option. Also perhaps look at job boards that specialize in tech jobs.