Can't find a damn job, need some support

[bayareamike]

Hi all,

I'm a mid-twenties, college educated professional working in the legal field and I was let go about 4 months ago. I have been looking nonstop, 5 or 6 hours a day and just cannot for the life of me find a damn job. I live in Northern California. Granted, I've been applying to professional jobs but I am likely overqualified (multiple college degrees) for anything less. I've even been denied retail work due to lack of retail experience, despite the fact that I went to a top tier university and hold a graduate degree. I say that not to brag whatsoever, but only to showcase how frustrated I am.

I am currently on California EDD UI but it isn't really enough to get by. I have some savings but it is starting to get tight. I guess the only reason I'm posting this is to seek support and take solace in the fact that it is still difficult for many others like me.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

1. Volunteer. Go to the office the politician of your choice and volunteer to do anything. Get in.

Then let it be known that you need work. Politicians know people, and people know them. Be cheerful in their presence, but after you've established a friendship or two, let them know that you want to work. Somebody will help you find a job.

[magical thyme]

8. this ^^^ is exactly what I'm planning to do

Giving myself a few days to get some critical work around the home done, and then I'll be ready to get out and volunteer for my candidate.

[hollysmom]

2. would you like me to look at your resume?

I am not a great writer but when I help people they get a job usually, might be luck, but I think all the years looking though resumes tends to let things jump out at me. After year of work, I put together a 10 page resume and edited down to 2 pages depending on the job, but when you are starting out you need to stress volunteer jobs as well as real job and any non-degree training as well, like CPR.

Just PM me.

2 months ago helped a kid out of high school and he finally got a job after having looked months, I think a good looking resume might have helped.

[davidpdx]

3. Depending on how desperate you get

you can come over here to Korea and teach as long as you have a bachelor's degree. I guess it depends on how easy it would be to pick up and move for a year.

I found myself in a similar predicament 10 years ago and like living here.

[PeaceMonger12345]

4. yes it is tough

I have a bachelor degree in Environmental Science and work in two part time jobs in Oklahoma: Administrative Assistant and Inventory Counter in RGIS (global inventory network)

My suggestion is to establish a network of people who have the same degree. It is likely that someone has the same situation.

Some useful websites:

I am using this website to apply for Climate Corps Training Program:
www.internmatch.com

www.usajobs.gov

Look for corporate websites in your field. Find a volunteer positions such as

www.sierraclub.com


Call the corporate offices in your field.
Also, Paul Krugman fro recent graduates as a fellow Democrat:

Good luck.
Keep the nose tight!

[mahina]

6. Being a teacher in the DOD can be a wonderful career.

Kids from our military families need excellent teachers. A good friend's mother and father did this and lived in Germany, Italy, Japan, and of course Hawaii. The DOD pays more for every additional year of education that you have had.

You've probably already got usajobs.gov on your frequently checked database lists.

Can do, brah! Good luck!

[mrmpa]

7. I applied 6 times.........

for DOD education jobs. Am a certified teacher with a Masters Degree. Couldn't even get a nibble. I finally said "fuck it."

I am currently "near" unemployed, have 60 resumes out in the past month. Can't even get a nibble. Life certainly is good, in this great economy we have.

[mahina]

14. Rats. Hope you are ok.

Read you about this fabulous economy

[magical thyme]

9. my 20s were awful...the Nixon, Ford recessions

if I had to do it all over again, especially with your advanced education, I'd do as suggested elsewhere here, and look into teaching in another country. You're only young once, and it strikes me that could be a real adventure. Other cultures are so much better than ours...richer, warmer, friendlier.

[andiemia]

10. Help please?

Are there any available jobs for immigrants in Canada?

[dyllander]

11. hope this helps

Research is free and quite helpful so try and go to job banks or sites such as jobsaloon.com

[Fresh_Start]

12. Try your university alumni network or career center nt

nt

[EllaJones]

13. Yes, others are also going through this!!

Its difficult to get a job as per your requirement. we cant get a job because "we have less experience" and we cant get a job because "we are overqualified" .. Just don't know that where is the right fit.

[Generic Brad]

15. How have the last 7 years been for you?

Did you find anything? How are you doing now?