Sorry, that's just not true.Ytowngirlinfla;1618444 wrote:It's not that hard when you have skills that people want.
Well let me tell you, it's a bitch. I have a solid job, but no room for growth. So right now I'm looking for the right position, not just anything, and it's been a struggle. Job searching itself is another job and when people harp on "networking" its because it's true. All of my legit leads have come from networking....just waiting for something solid to come my way.thavoice;1618443 wrote:I will give you that. I dont live in the corporate world.
I run a store, am an Army Reservist and since I have free time in the AM I go into a local factory across the street from 6-8AM 4-6 days a week for some extra spending cash on the side.
Aside from the crappy grammar, same here (England) - all part time, and all not worth even responding to. Who is going to live off of 18 hours/week at 10GBP/hour?thavoice;1618445 wrote:Our county has 3.7% unemployment and yet the classifieds are still popping with jobs and see hiring signs are recent places.
I actually know sleeper, and you are way off base. I know he trolls all day long, but he is doing just fine.vball10set;1618447 wrote:No one said it's easy to get a job, but if you're just applying online with no follow up, waiting for your dream job to leap into your lap, you'll end up like sleeper...delusional, living alone, jobless, and telling everyone how to be successful. Hey sleeper, you still claiming to own a Mc D's? :rolleyes:
I talked about it another thread but I sold off my share in the franchise, so no, I no longer own part of a McD's franchise.vball10set;1618447 wrote:No one said it's easy to get a job, but if you're just applying online with no follow up, waiting for your dream job to leap into your lap, you'll end up like sleeper...delusional, living alone, jobless, and telling everyone how to be successful. Hey sleeper, you still claiming to own a Mc D's? :rolleyes:
Yeah it is.Fab4Runner;1618448 wrote:Sorry, that's just not true.
You have many who can't work (elderly, disabled) and you have those that don't WANT to work (Obama's free handout/moochers).Ytowngirlinfla;1618446 wrote:While the unemployment rate is low a lot of people dropped out of the work force. Now if those people were actually job seekers then it's a problem.
Lol, okay.Ytowngirlinfla;1618455 wrote:Yeah it is.
Then elaborate. Do you work in healthcare?Fab4Runner;1618457 wrote:Lol, okay.
Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.Fab4Runner;1618457 wrote:Lol, okay.
This x10000. That is the reality.Automatik;1618450 wrote:Well let me tell you, it's a bitch. I have a solid job, but no room for growth. So right now I'm looking for the right position, not just anything, and it's been a struggle. Job searching itself is another job and when people harp on "networking" its because it's true. All of my legit leads have come from networking....just waiting for something solid to come my way.
I've done the random job grind to make ends meet, and you are correct in that sense...it's easy to get a job.
What field...?Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.
IT/Engineering.Automatik;1618463 wrote:What field...?
sleeper;1618454 wrote:I talked about it another thread but I sold off my share in the franchise, so no, I no longer own part of a McD's franchise.
Again, you are absolutely clueless if you think 'following up' has any validity in the job market anymore. This isn't the 1970's.
I have a career. You just love to generalize and assume.Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.
BINGO!!!BR1986FB;1618468 wrote:I'll agree with the networking too. Whether it's through people you know or maybe are connected to on LinkedIn, that's a faster/more effective way to go. I deal with HR professionals every day and, for the most part, most resumes aren't looked at or go in the trash. If you can connect to a direct hiring authority who has some balls (a maverick willing to go against the "you have to deal with HR" mindset), you've won half the battle.
And also in the military, correct? Congrats on a solid career path, but just because it's working for you, doesn't mean others struggling to find a career aren't skilled enough. With the skills you've obtained on your current path, you should have an understanding of that.Ytowngirlinfla;1618465 wrote:IT/Engineering.
If you want to be super picky then of course job searches may not be as easy as "any old job". There is a difference from finding a job in your field and being super picky in finding a job in your field.Fab4Runner;1618467 wrote:I have a career. You just love to generalize and assume.
My stepfather is insanely skilled, educated and experienced and it took over 70 interviews to finally land the right position with the right company. Very different from finding any old job.
Military wasn't my career path. I already had a bachelors in Computer Engineering when I joined. I specifically joined to get my Master's. Which I did and I'm about to finish my 2nd Bachelors. None which I've had to pay for, other than books. I had more skills when I joined then I probably do now.Automatik;1618470 wrote:And also in the military, correct? Congrats on a solid career path, but just because it's working for you, doesn't mean others struggling to find a career aren't skilled enough. With the skills you've obtained on your current path, you should have an understanding of that.
I have do have skills people want (Operations specialization at Fisher and now my JD) and I'm having a problem getting a job.Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job.
Which is rare. I remember at the start of my job search I did call to 'follow up' and the nicest response I got was "Send me your resume and I'll forward it on to HR". Most of the time they would just say that all their opportunities are online and if the position matches my qualifications I'll get a notification for an interview.BR1986FB;1618468 wrote:I'll agree with the networking too. Whether it's through people you know or maybe are connected to on LinkedIn, that's a faster/more effective way to go. I deal with HR professionals every day and, for the most part, most resumes aren't looked at or go in the trash. If you can connect to a direct hiring authority who has some balls (a maverick willing to go against the "you have to deal with HR" mindset), you've won half the battle.
Nope. You must have no skills. Sorry, you suck.lhslep134;1618474 wrote:I have do have skills people want (Operations specialization at Fisher and now my JD) and I'm having a problem getting a job.
Each situation is different it's hard to make blanket statements. At least in the legal field, it's really hard for grads to get a job.