Hi All,
I’ve been looking for work for several months and restructured my resume numerous times. I hired a career coach with no success, they were happy to take thousands of dollars though. My background is in video editing, producing creative advertising. I have aged out of those jobs, tech and social media changed out biz, so going for producing / project management in advertising or anywhere really. Still no luck. I’m happy to do something completely different but I’m in a catch 22 spot. My background is limiting my chances to find something new. I’m single, 59, ready willing and able to work. I have tons of experience with computer platforms, workflows, etc. Any suggestions on how I can get a job at a stable company that would welcome a former creative from New York City?
Anonymous
06/30/24 at 12:20PM UTC
Try to stay away from limiting terms. It’s only going to be a hindrance. I’m so sorry a career coach didn’t help you. There are plenty of them out there right now, resume writers too, so we have to remain on high alert.
List out the best of everything you are, your skills, experience, and you as a person, and read and build on it daily. Do not let naysayers get in your way. I have limited my time on LinkedIn and even this site so that I don’t get discouraged.
Your future is all in your mind, so create the one you want. Seriously. You’ll see. I wish you the best and I know you’ll create it. Just believe it.
Farah Bajwa
Engineer (&Project) Manager | Consultant | Coach
1.01k
06/23/24 at 5:30AM UTC
Have you tapped into the "hidden job market"? Ie., are you targeting specific companies to network and establish rapport with active employees who can help you see what jobs are coming on the horizon, help you connect with the hiring managers, and eve refer you? If you're coach didn't recommend this, then that wasn't a very good coach.
Anonymous
06/11/24 at 9:23PM UTC
I understand your pickle. Share that you have 30 years of experience (which makes you seem "overqualified") or rework your resume to include the most recent and relevant work? Tough call. Have you considered shifting over to consulting or starting your own business? Fiverr and Upwork might value your vast experience more than in-house or agency positions.
