Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Burning through savings is very depressing regardless of how much you have stacked.
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Applying for jobs is exhausting and soul-crushing
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Burning through savings is very depressing regardless of how much you have stacked.
Woffls
Member
Been unemployed for a year now. Getting ridiculous. Broad technical skills are worthless, apparently, and I can't interview for shit so that negates my consulting experience.
Going back to searching for data analysis roles, also moving to London so that people know I'm serious when I say I'll start immediately and work for not much money.
Got some decent stuff in the pipeline, but it just never works out.
Going back to searching for data analysis roles, also moving to London so that people know I'm serious when I say I'll start immediately and work for not much money.
Got some decent stuff in the pipeline, but it just never works out.
Kotetsu534
Member
Another rejection. Can't even get an internship. Interviews seem like they go well but never turn into offers. Fuck this.
I think I just spent way to long applying for a job I am technically not qualified for. It is an entry level HR position that was looking for 2+ years of experience in HR (because of course it is). I know that it is something I can do, so I spent the time carefully explaining why I am qualified for the position in as concise a way as possible in my cover letter. I am pretty proud of the finished product but after months of going through this rigamarole it is really bumming me out that I will likely have nothing to show for all that effort.
How much time are we actually talking about here? An hour or two? How hard is it to write out a few paragraphs?
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Going to a career fair tomorrow back at the school I graduated from last year. There's only one company there looking for people in my major, but I'm going to try a few others too.
Look at the bright side. That time would have probably been spent writing similar paragraphs on internet message boards.
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
I've been unemployed for the last couple of weeks but I got a job interview tomorrow. It is for an administrative assistant. My last job had a different title but it is somewhat similar to everything I will be doing. What interview questions should I expect from any other administrative assistants out there? I am reading some stuff from Monster and I am getting a bit nervous.
Pimplitosaurio
Member
Just got rejected from a very entry-level position, sigh
So, If you don't have six years of experience in everything you are fucked, but if you have too much experience in something, you are fucked too. I just want stability, a job that helps us pay the bills that's all and maybe growth in a company, but try to explain that to a software that just checks for keywords
So, If you don't have six years of experience in everything you are fucked, but if you have too much experience in something, you are fucked too. I just want stability, a job that helps us pay the bills that's all and maybe growth in a company, but try to explain that to a software that just checks for keywords
This is my life right now, it's the worst. It will get better though.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
They want you experienced enough that you need minimal training, but inexperienced enough to fleece you on your paycheck.
Just reposting this from the end of the last page, would appreciate some assistance if anyone has any.
As someone looking for any entry-level position in anything related to the field I'm interested in, this is 100% true and fucking absurdly frustrating.
Even if there are entry level positions you know there's some dude with 5+ years experience out there who's desperate.
Anyone work at Gamestop before or currently? I'm desperate for just something right now as I'm working towards a degree in game audio and production, but my experience is lacking currently in that field so I need something in the mean time. I saw that one of my local Gamestops is hiring so I just want to make sure I won't be absolutely miserable.
Have you ever worked retail before?
It's retail. Retail sucks. Accept this and see it as nothing but a stepping stone. You said you have no experience, this is your opportunity to get it as well as earn some money.
Retail is horrible and no one should have to do it long term, but as a side job or something during school, it builds character. I say go for it.
My probation ends this month and I was told weeks ago that I made it and several seniors have complimented me on my work so far. Additionally, I was informed today that I also made the cut for the annual salary raise and was informed about my bonus.
Why am I telling this you guys? Until starting this year I was in the same situation as you, 1 1/2 years unemployed (first a bit over a year, then internship, then again nearly half a year) and was pretty depressed that I got nowhere after graduating. Now I work for a pretty well known and respected company.
Just don't give up guys. I know it is said easier than done and sometimes you feel like Don Quichot riding against windmills while everyone else around you bugs you.
Why am I telling this you guys? Until starting this year I was in the same situation as you, 1 1/2 years unemployed (first a bit over a year, then internship, then again nearly half a year) and was pretty depressed that I got nowhere after graduating. Now I work for a pretty well known and respected company.
Just don't give up guys. I know it is said easier than done and sometimes you feel like Don Quichot riding against windmills while everyone else around you bugs you.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
That career fair at my school was some ole bullshit. It look like no one with any hiring power was there and we didn't have interviews so what was the fucking point of having everyone dress up in suits? Everyone there just said to apply online which irks me, I could have applied online at home, rather than waking up at 3:30 in the morning and taking 4 buses and waiting for hours to go to this fair. I talked to some cats, but what good did it really do since none of them had the power to actually hire me? It seemed more like they were just promoting their companies than trying to find suitable candidates for hire.
Roland_Gunner
Member
I was interested in a HR career after college and never got any feedback so want to let you know why its almost impossible to get into that field cold. Basically here are the three things that determine most entry level HR hires:
1. Have some kind of in that gets you the role. Being college friends / sorority sisters with the previous HR person is a huge one.
2. Be the office manager and get hired into HR because there is no other advancement path for the position.
3. Be the spouse / fiance of an executive that the company is trying to get to relocate and they offer that position as a sweetner.
From what I've seen, roughly 75% of HR reps get started that way. The only path that seems to have any success is get started as a recruiter for a staffing company and then lateral in from there. Thing is recruiters who do well make substantially more money than HR people so not many people do that.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Why? That's how I got my current job (they reached out to me though)
Exactly, recruitment agents/agencies combined with LinkedIn are my main source of job opportunities.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Yep, I got a better job, 30% more money and twenty minutes closer to home. Just interview and let the headhunter do all the negotiations.
entremet
Member
Guys, don't worry too much about experience requirements in entry level position. Just sell your previous jobs, volunteer work, etc.
It's pretty much bulleted point bullshit. Remember, the people who write these job requirements are harried managers with little time.
Entry level is that entry level unless you're talking about entry level professional jobs like new lawyer or doctor. You obviously will need to go through your hoops there.
It's pretty much bulleted point bullshit. Remember, the people who write these job requirements are harried managers with little time.
Entry level is that entry level unless you're talking about entry level professional jobs like new lawyer or doctor. You obviously will need to go through your hoops there.
Last week I got a call for a job that would have had slightly better hours than my current job, they asked if I could come in the next day. I said I couldn't and gave them about seven days available (aren't cut hours fantastic) through the next two weeks.
I still haven't heard back, and I'm going to assume I won't, really depressing.
I still haven't heard back, and I'm going to assume I won't, really depressing.
The Cowboy
Member
Loving my new job, but man is it soul crushing when all you get when starting work now in the UK is your final JSA payment and nothing else - i got my 1st payslip today and its great (a lot more than i was expecting - even though the tax code is wrong for now), but i don't get any money until the 30th and i have 25p to last me from now until next Wednesday.
I can't even go for a payday loan to tide me over as i don't even have £1 to do a card verification, so silly the gov stopped the back to work bonus to help people get to their 1st payday.
I really can't wait until i pass the 30th, to finally get a decent income and no longer worrying about money as much as i do now will be great.
I can't even go for a payday loan to tide me over as i don't even have £1 to do a card verification, so silly the gov stopped the back to work bonus to help people get to their 1st payday.
I really can't wait until i pass the 30th, to finally get a decent income and no longer worrying about money as much as i do now will be great.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Call them back and ask
Pimplitosaurio
Member
That's me, sorry bros but I do have several years of experience and I am indeed desperate right now.
Did I tell you guys that today my wife lost her job? and she was the main bread winner? and she is pregnant? and that if her job had supported her another month then she would have a claim to her maternity leave? Yeah, desperate here
Edit: To sound less desperate, I have an interview this monday
mhayes86
Member
I hate that crap. I went to my university's career fair three years in a row, and so many of the business kiosks were just that. On occasion, you'll have someone take your resume, give you a business card, or at least give you a list of specific openings for you to apply to online. What really pissed me off one time was when I was talking to one guy who just up and started ignoring my existence mid-sentence after noticing the person behind me had more experience.
Anyway, I got lucky one year when a person I spoke to at the career fair happened to recall seeing my resume pass by her desk. Long story short, it lead to a few interviews and finally a job. As the title says, it's exhausting and soul-crushing, but continue being persistent.
Does your university occasionally have people from a company come in to do a presentation that you can RSVP to? Sometimes the people there have hiring power.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
^ Actually I don't know. I've been out of the loop on my college since I graduated. I don't really get notifications from them anymore since it's almost been a year since I graduated. Stuff like the career fair gets posted on the front page of the school's site, but I'm unsure if I could find out about that without having access to the school email or their career website anymore.
I think they must matter because they're not hiring us with the experience we already have. When I went to the career fair and I told one company I didn't have any customer service or retail experience they were already starting to frown up and those were for jobs I have no intention for keeping longer than six months.
I think they must matter because they're not hiring us with the experience we already have. When I went to the career fair and I told one company I didn't have any customer service or retail experience they were already starting to frown up and those were for jobs I have no intention for keeping longer than six months.
Just a quick note for any others who may feel the same:
Recruiters do look at your job submissions (it's their job to) and will contact you if your experience lines up. You just, of course, need the right experience.
Eventually, you get to the point where recruiters won't leave you alone. Sure, it's a nice "problem" to have, but it gets annoying when recruiters call you on your office phone during the day.
Recruiters do look at your job submissions (it's their job to) and will contact you if your experience lines up. You just, of course, need the right experience.
Eventually, you get to the point where recruiters won't leave you alone. Sure, it's a nice "problem" to have, but it gets annoying when recruiters call you on your office phone during the day.
Hello friends. I am recently graduated from college, with some small experience last summer in the marketing department of a engineering firm.
I went for an internship in the Communications team of a prestigious professional services company here in Ireland.
I was told I had "too much experience" and they thought "I'd be bored in the position".
Good shit.
I went for an internship in the Communications team of a prestigious professional services company here in Ireland.
I was told I had "too much experience" and they thought "I'd be bored in the position".
Good shit.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Do you guys look on Indeed.com to search for jobs? Of course there is that *ONE* job field I want to enter, but at least with sites like Indeed, you enter your major or field you want to get into, and you get results.
Of course I'd like to work state/city/federal agencies doing investigations or analyst jobs, but trying to find private sector companies that do similar work would be a pain in the ass to find.
Of course I'd like to work state/city/federal agencies doing investigations or analyst jobs, but trying to find private sector companies that do similar work would be a pain in the ass to find.
Monocle
Member
You should have told them you view the position as a charitable donation of your time. A way to stay connected with the little people.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
Question is how desperate are you?
Roland_Gunner
Member
Sounds like a hot mess but if you can stick it out for a year or so could be good experience.
well Im 2 months from potentially losing my visa here in Japan if I dont find something, so yeah, pretty desperate.
also not everything about the job sounds bad, it's an american company (from my home state) that's looking to expand to my part of Japan (and staying here is a big plus for me atm)
sounds like a "accept now and find something better" kind of thing
also not everything about the job sounds bad, it's an american company (from my home state) that's looking to expand to my part of Japan (and staying here is a big plus for me atm)
sounds like a "accept now and find something better" kind of thing
unholyrevenger72
Banned
then take it but keep looking, if it does turn out to be hell, you can jump ship asap.
I would but they called me from an unknown number and I had applied online. I will try to get a hold of someone though.
openrob
Member
Applied last week for a job I REALLLLLLY want.
And I have sucessfully been selected to move on to the next stage!
Have an interview and a test next week. I have a friend who works in that department, so hopefully can get a few pointers - but I feel confident. Even my dissertation was about the role, so test shouldn't be a problem.
I feel confident!
And I have sucessfully been selected to move on to the next stage!
Have an interview and a test next week. I have a friend who works in that department, so hopefully can get a few pointers - but I feel confident. Even my dissertation was about the role, so test shouldn't be a problem.
I feel confident!