Any fellow millennials having a tough time finding a new job?

16 Comments

1. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 3:10PM UTC

   That's straight up ageism

2. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 3:21PM UTC

   Wow.... Where do you work - so we can all avoid that company?

   This is known and ACCEPTED at your company to straight up discriminate against a protected class (age)?? based on a perception that 72M people in US are all exactly the same? "sorry it's not fair" aka "Not sorry I hold a bias toward you based on a generalization of 72M people"

3. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 3:31PM UTC

   I think a lot of people of all generations are experiencing that right now. This is not a generation-specific issue.

4. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 3:56PM UTC

   Agreed. Thank you for this.

5. Sarah ZifferJune 27,2024 at 3:35PM UTC

   Is your resume in a preferred format that will get past AI scanning? Are you highlighting skills and titles you are applying for on your resume? Have you had it reviewed by anyone? Are you applying directly to company websites or just job boards? Is your LinkedIn profile updated and showcasing your skills and experience? Have you tried uploading your resume to recruiting agencies so they have it on file? And most importantly - have you been networking like crazy? Everyone you know should know you need a job and what your skills are so they can help send things your way. There are also numerous resources on YouTube from recruiters on how best to update your resume, LinkedIn, etc if you need help. Hopefully this helps. If you are doing all these things already I would say it would be worth it to pay for a career coach to help see what you might be missing. Also depending on your industry are you up against numerous people out of work (tech industry?). Anything to give yourself an edge is worth the extra work!

6. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 3:55PM UTC

   I flagged this.

7. Evon Young, MBAJune 27,2024 at 3:59PM UTC

   Sorry to hear that. Keep a few things in mind 1. it's an election year and hiring tend to lose traction slightly in during this time. 2. Summertime is another hinder for fast hiring practices, as a large number of hiring decision makers take their annual vacations, so that holds up interviews, etc. 3. You must have a strategy and not just apply, apply, apply, especially in this market where there are sooo many applicants. I've learned when in when you are in a career transition you must have a strategy and not just apply online. My strategy recommendation and few pro-tips (but not limited to) is to make sure you have your LinkedIn profile updated, have an updated resume that show your accomplishments and not just "tasks", network, work to connect with and build a relationship with recruiters (i.e. Robert Half, etc.) attend job/career fairs with resumes in hand, take advantage of volunteer opportunities 1. it will help with relieving stress and 2. it always feels good to give back and 3. it allows you the opportunity to network. Additionally, while you have this down time, be sure utilize the time to do some interview practice, so when you do get that interview you feel confident and ready to nail it. These are just a few pro-tips. I am currently working on an E-Book to provide some expertise advise and pro-tips with the job search process and a path to help understand what it will take to land career opportunities faster. Good luck in your job search. You got this, keep going. E!

8. AnonymousJune 27,2024 at 9:59PM UTC

   Don't rely on AI to get you a job. But do make sure your resume aligns with the buzz words since AI is killing it with slaying resumes these days. Also, consider higher ed jobs. They have great benefits, and it's more secure. When there are layoffs, people go back to school. Increasing the need for jobs there. And do what the other poster recommended. Go find a live person and communicate. Networking also helps a ton! Good luck!

9. Sue Gordon- retired Career CoachJune 28,2024 at 12:51PM UTC

   How many conversations have you had with people about your job search? Tell you friends, group members, acquaintances your goals and skills, and see where that takes you-- have chats, network. What gives is that online applications are becoming even harder to get noticed on their own-- personal referrals and connections still are the way to find jobs. So, stretch your comfort zone and talk to folks - and don't whine about it, or ask directly for jobs- just share your objective and skills. You never know who might know someone who can help. People like to help-- but in ordere to do so they need to know your story.

10. AnonymousJune 28,2024 at 1:02PM UTC

    Graduated with a masters in technology right as the field contracted. Took my two years to find employment with a contract role in PR along the way.

    I’ve had lots of conversations in those 2 years all of which were “well it’s not you…it’s the market and the talent pool and a lot of things outside your control.”

    now I work in a higher ed library as of last month.

11. AnonymousJune 28,2024 at 5:46PM UTC

    Higher ed is safer and needs workers. Hope you like the work there.

12. AnonymousJune 28,2024 at 5:44PM UTC

    Employers' Markey right now where there is a ton of talent all looking for new jobs.

    Unless an employer has an automatic rejection email option then it's hard to really take the time when literally 100s of applications are received per posting.

    So it's not personal it's just a big waste of resources unless you have a sophisticated tool to automatically do it for you.

13. AnonymousJune 28,2024 at 5:53PM UTC

    It's all age groups. Go to LinkedIn and connect with those in companies that you have an interest. Send a resume and a professional reference. Seek and create, versus just applying and waiting for replies. Do both to better your chances.

    Look at higher ed jobs. Also, use your university/college recruitment system. Call the career center on campus wherever you graduated to ask for connections, or attend their job fairs. Companies recruit new grads heavily in August - October (many are open to alums). See if your alma mater allows alums to attend. Then GO! They have great connections all over the country. Join your alumni group and go to networking events. Great benefits and more time off than in Corporate. Good luck!

14. AnonymousJune 29,2024 at 2:46PM UTC

    Thanks, my college closed a few years ago.

15. AnonymousJune 29,2024 at 6:23PM UTC

    Then do searches on LinkedIn of others who attended the same. Connect with those in companies you’re interested in. Networking is still the best way to get a job. I see it time and time again.

16. LindaJune 29,2024 at 12:45PM UTC

    I think most of them are ghost jobs