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Been job searching for a year and no luck. What to I do now? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by moonlitsky@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have been trying to find an entry-level position for a year with no success. I have tried everything that I can think of:

-Use job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, SimpleyHired, WeWorkRemotely, FlexJobs, and other job boards.

-Reach out to my network on LinkedIn asking for assistance.

-Reached out to my career center at my university (they seemed more interested in working with current students).

-Worked with recruiting agencies (had some success, was able to get some interviews, but haven't contacted me about any recent openings).

-Tried reaching out to my local community and see if they are hiring or looking for part-time workers (they either told me to apply online or they didn't have anything at this time).

-Taken some online courses to beef up my resume

I have a BA in English and I knew it was already going to be difficult to find something, but I never thought it was going to take this long. I don't know what to do at this point. I feel I tried everything and I have gotten nowhere. If anyone can provide me some advice, that would be greatly appreciated!

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[–] Fleppensteijn@feddit.nl -4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Travel. When they ask about the gap, say you needed some time off.

Just lie. I've heard many people having luck with simply lying on their CV.

Expand your search to other counties if you're willing to move.

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

He's unemployed. How is he supposed to travel?

[–] Fleppensteijn@feddit.nl 1 points 1 day ago

Well how can I explain travel? I looked for a job for 2 years after university until I gave up and just left.

[–] PetteriPano@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's actually easier when you don't have to plan your travel around your work schedule.

[–] JandroDelSol@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

yeah, but without money, where are you travelling?

[–] PetteriPano@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

OP never said anything about being light on money.

[–] Canonical_Warlock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If they don't have a job then how are they going to have money?

[–] PetteriPano@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago

OP didn't say anything about their financial situation, so we can only speculate.

Maybe they're a landlord. Maybe they have a hedge fund. Maybe they've made good financial decisions in the past and have a big buffer saved up. Maybe they just sold their yacht and have a lot of cash burning in their pocket.

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

You don't really comprehend money do you?