63
What To Do When You Can't Find a Job? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
60 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

I have been trying to find a job for the past 2 years and I have not been able to go further than a round two interview of four. I have applied to multiple jon openings through LinkedIn, Indeed, SimplyHired, and other smaller platforms that I can't remember because I've been through so many. I have tried directly contacting companies asking if they are interested in freelance work or even an opportunity to have an informative interview and nothing. I have tried temp agencies and it's either truly crappy pay work or they are just not interested in me. I have updated my resume numerous times, I have gone to job fairs and talk with companies and nothing. I have tried to reach out to what little network that I have and they have really not been helpful. Hell, I've even tried applying to Walmart and I still got no response and it's been like 2 months. I just don't know what to do anymore. If anyone can kindly give me some advice, that would be greatly apperciated.

  • I have a Bachelors in Psychology and I have over 5 years of customer service experience.
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[โ€“] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

I suggest looking into getting your TEFL certification and teaching English/living in another country. It's a lot more accessible of an option than most would assume. Especially with your credentials.

Here's a cat Sankara 2.0 on tiktok who gives great advice and resources: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP85suKTM/

Living aboard is a very enriching experience. While things are shi here, you can work, make new friends, learn a new language and build technical skills in your spare time from work.

However if leaving the country is simply not an option, look into state/government jobs. This current administration shook this sector up badly but generally there's opportunity with less competition: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [โ€“] [S] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    I looked into getting a TEFL certificate before, but I got mixed results. I can look into again and pursue it if I like it. I would loove to live/work abroad as it would be a nice change. Even if I'm not able to leave the country, hopefully, maybe I can still find some tutor jobs with my certificate.

    As for state/government jobs, I can look into it and see if there is anything. After the shit that the current adminstration did to that sector, I figured it's just a mess, but it can't hurt to see if there is anything available. Thank you for thr advice.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 1 child comment
    •