Got a string of rejections for my applications on Indeed.
I live in the US and I haven’t landed an interview since last year.
I’m working on my resume now, but if there are any tips on where to look, or services that might help connect me with work, I’m all ears.
I’ve got a graduate education and I’m considering omitting that information as I apply to entry level positions. What kind of sick joke is it that someone can be overqualified for a job?
Also if you want to commiserate and say work sucks in different ways, that’s cool too.
Have you looked into your state or city government? They have very long hiring processes and industry-bottom pay, but generally great benefits, pensions, and days off.
The positions in my state sound right up your alley given your background, including social services programs, communication roles, and if nothing else, you could start as an admin clerk/assistant and work your way up.
Private industry job availability is gonna be tough in your field, but you don’t need me to tell you that. To be constructive: try reaching out to faculty members you were close with at your university. They will have many industry connections and might refer you.
Also consider admin roles outside your field where you can use your soft skills - entry level customer/ops support in the supply chain field (warehousing, trucking, industrial factories, tradie fields, etc.).
Finally, take a deep breath and have a cup of tea or something. I’ve been there as well, laid off in a freezing cold job market. It’s not just you, every single position that opens up sees literally dozens of overqualified applicants to cherry pick from. The market is that bad right now. But the only way out is to keep looking and keep applying every day. There is a light at the end, even if it seems impossible now.