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Alyssa Beyer
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02/18/20 at 2:51PM UTC
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Frustrated

I have been back in the USA for almost 2 years now and have had absolutely no luck with finding full-time work in a field of my career choice. I have some experience in the industry, but mostly on a volunteer basis in another country, so I don’t put it on my resume. I can’t even get hired for basic admin jobs that pay a decent wage. I am seriously thinking there is something wrong with me. I have a full-time job, but I am so sick of working low-paying, dead-end, meaningless jobs that I’m read to jump off a cliff. I’ve applied to countless companies and various positions to no avail. How do you get a job in your desired field when no one will even give you a chance? I’m doing everything right: I tailor my resume, I dress appropriately, I give my best at the interview (if I even get there), and if I do interview, I’ve been sending thank you emails or calling to say thank you when I couldn’t find an email. I would like to know what I’m doing wrong; I would really like to change something so that at least once, maybe I can get it right.

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Natasha Nurse
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02/19/20 at 1:08PM UTC
Happy to look over your resume and discuss job hunting strategy - schedule a free session at dressingroom8.com
Alyssa Beyer
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02/19/20 at 2:27PM UTC
Which one do you want? I have at least four, depending on who I’m applying to.
Natasha Nurse
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02/19/20 at 3:26PM UTC
You can send the one that resonates with the job title you are most interested in - send to [email protected]
Andrea Janov
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02/18/20 at 5:20PM UTC
When I look at a resume, I look for the experience, so volunteer experience or internships are totally valid. Lay out your responsibilities and accomplishments. Also, a cover letter goes a long way, at least at my company. It is your chance to tie all of your experience (paid and unpaid) together and connect it to the role and company that you are applying to.
Essie Yolanda Jackson
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Experiencing barriers to employment? Hit me up!
02/18/20 at 5:17PM UTC
Also, volunteering in your chosen profession shows passion and dedication - two of the qualities many people neglect to reflect on their resumes and in their interviews.
Barb Hansen
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02/18/20 at 4:59PM UTC
I am seconding what Kimberly Mc said above --- put your volunteer work on your resume.
Kimberly Mc
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IT Engineering Manager, DoD
02/18/20 at 4:01PM UTC
you MUST put that volunteer experience on your resume! it counts! just because it was not a for-pay position, does not mean it doesn't belong on your resume. Just put Volunteer JOB Title instead of just the job title. Every time I help friends with resumes, I find that there are things they leave off, thinking it doesn't count because it wasn't a paid position. Everything counts. And your volunteerism means you were passionate enough about something to do it without the added bonus of a paycheck. That will resonate with employers, I promise!
Alyssa Beyer
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02/19/20 at 2:26PM UTC
Even if it was technically only one friend? I still offer my services for free to friends and family, but it’s hard to do without proper equipment (I’m a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. And most gyms have a no outside trainers policy)
Kimberly Mc
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IT Engineering Manager, DoD
02/19/20 at 3:04PM UTC
Yes! my friend did me a favor - she was a deaf interpreter - and she came to my motorcycle meeting and interpreted for us because we had one deaf member. I added that to her resume. There's nothing that says you need to tell anyone you did it for one person - the point is, it's something you can do, and have done! You have experience in that area. make sure potential employers know it!

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