Why you can't find a job (Online Job Applications)
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--- Online Job Applications: Why can't I find a job ---
As a career mentor I talk to a lot of people who ask me "Why can't I find a job? I've submitted nearly a hundred online job applications, but I get no response. Why am I not getting interviews? I’m worried I’m never going to find a job.”
I tell them, "I know why you are not getting job interviews. Submitting your resume online doesn't work. Online job applications are a waste of time."
The best way to find a good job is networking.
Online applications do not work but, that is often the only way to apply for that job you are seeking.
I was in restaurant and retail management for 15+ years, back when we took in person applications. Being on the other side now trying to break back into management I simply don't understand how the managers don't want to put my face with the application. I can't even get past the hourly employee. I'm standing in front of people talking about my desire to work there (knowing they are hiring and they probably get referral bonuses) and yet they continually say you have to fill out the application online. This new world of applying is VERY frustrating and When I get back into management I'm going to figure out a way around this crazy online loop for hiring!
In my industry, your quality of life is all about being fully staffed and I can't imagine the frustrations with not being allowed to take applications and interview their own applicants by making them all go through a corporate office application process. I am sure there are so many qualified employees lost by this.
I'm just going to work with a recruiter again, which sucks for the company because then they have to pay that recruiter too but at my level it's hard to get face to face, or to personally know district managers, etc.
@@LearnwithLoriJill you're gorgeous
You will not be able to get Around doing Applications Online.
In my country, it is almost required to apply online. I've walked in to apply personally with the boss, and so have others. But every company tells you to go back home and apply online.
Most companies do say it is required, especially if you talk with Human Resources. However, good managers would always rather talk to someone who found a creative way to connect with them.
yup scumbags
Yes, and their online applications suck and freeze up, and you can't continue. They have glitches so you can't finish applying.
You have to find a creative way to sell yourself to the target company so that you can stand out. Its a combination of skill, luck and perseverance. Too bad not many candidates try this good old fashioned approach these days.
@@TurningScienceVideo Managers whether Good or Bad will do it the Way their Company tells regardless of their Preference.
Happens to me. It's like online dating never really worked for me personally. But real life ones did
Truth! I been searching for a job online for about a year now and nothing so far.
I hope this video helped you develop a new and better approach!
The worst part of finding a job during the unemployment process is when family members start to belittle and look down upon you for not having a job. Then they wonder why we can't just "suck it up" like my family harps onto me about. All of the much induced stress and anxiety isn't very healthy when you don't have a good support system to help you in rough times of being unemployed. They are usually the same ones that also claim it's "so easy" to find one if you "apply yourself". When my mom told me on Saturday when we were looking for jobs and she said why is it that your brother was able to find a job before you I simply told her to stop putting him on a pedestal and make it seem like he's better than me. That's what really bothers me and she doesn't even understand that. The thing is that I don't want to be stuck with a job that I will hate anyways like the last job I had of almost 6 years. I would rather be unemployed without having to suffer again anyways with something I will end up loathing.
Very sorry you are having to deal with family pressure and comparisons. Perhaps you simply have higher standards than your brother or are looking for a more specialized position!
I agree with you. The same thing happens to me when I am in the US and unemployed after teaching English abroad on 1 year contracts. Every time I stay at my parents house, I get aggravated by family members as to why am I not working. The latest was my cousin who is a boomer in his 60s. He said what are you doing, just laying around, because there are plenty of jobs out there. Yeah, go get stuffed.
Says the person working in retail for the same company for over thirty years lol
“Everyone’s hiring now go get a job”
What do you do when every job doesnt carry applications and they tell you to go online.
Most HR people will always tell you to submit online, and sometimes you do need to do this to begin the formal process. I only do it after I already have a solid lead into the company and it looks promising. Then I'll follow their formal process.
If the company tells you to go online then the company doesn’t hire and the job offer is fake, it’s just a tactic to show the competitors that they are doing well, they are growing and hiring new personnel ! Internet is good to see where you can simply call or just go straight to the office and leave your resume ! If they will insist you go online then you can insist so that these motherfuckers go and have intercourse with themselves !
@@robotinthebrain Great observation I went into a couple of stores in my mall a couple of days ago and walked into the shoe store to inquire about a job and the guy in there told me to go online and was saying something about a "job fair" but I knew right off the bat they weren't hiring. Then they lie and cover it up with something along the lines of "our hiring process just finished" or something like that.
I've submitted a lot of resumes online and still get a 1% response rate which is usally a no thanks. Good advice which I do follow.
I think in the long run the new job market is going to have a negative impact on the economy and slow down innovation. Especially when the robots start networking with each other and competing with humans for jobs.
4:16 Many companies today won't even hire you if you don't have a LinkedIn or some sort of social media account that they can locate you in. They would deem your candidacy as prematurely "unverifiable." Sounds unfair? Definitely! But it is what it is.
I’m 18 years old and living on my own after my parents disowned me for leaving their religion. I am so scared that I’m gonna be homeless soon because I can’t find a job. I’ve put in over 300 applications on indeed and only 2 interviews. This video really helped me and I just wanted to say thanks
You are very welcome. I'm so glad it helped, and I wish you the best for your search!
Hope you're doing well now, young man! Do consider some training program or apprenticeship! Good luck!!
@@envitech02 I’m actually doing great! Got a job working full time, I have a brand new truck and car, and a new house and even a wife!!
indeed pisses me off
I have about 100+ or 200+ job and internship applications per month. It does clog up my email. I no longer read resumes. I do welcome the occasional calls direct to my line. That way they prove that they:
1. make the extra effort to find out who I am.
2. have the opportunity to prove their communication and social skills.
But before that make sure that he'd better find out more about what the company do and how we do it.
So funny I thought about the lottery thing seconds before I heard it in your vid . First time actually trying to find a “job” in over 10 years . Always been through someone or word of mouth as a freelancer /contractor. after the whole Covid thing, being laid off and stuck with the kids for online school (as well as many personal things like deaths in the fam that’s taken a toll on me) it’s been 3 years since having a “job” . No replies online at all from applications, even grocery stores (which clearly states they are hiring all the time) which is a bit demoralizing. Going into places asking if they are hiring, they just look at me weirdly and tell me to apply online 🤦♀️ I started out thinking it would be a piece of cake like it’s been in the past but apparently things have changed …
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry it's been challenging and demoralizing, but I certainly understand.
I've found that my networking has really increased in the last couple of months, so hopefully you see that also and begin to find connections the way you have in the past.
ok what if you dont know anyone? And Employers dont allow you to apply in person for a job, alot of it is age discrimination, linkelin is a joke at best
I suggest that you start to meet people. I’m sorry you aren’t finding luck with LinkedIn. I and many of my colleagues find it very useful for finding and making contacts. Perhaps you can find local events where you can meet people in an area you are interested in? This is also very useful.
I have never got a job by applying online, come to think of it I don't know anyone that has got a job by applying online. Every job I have ever got was either because I know someone that works there or I have rung the company up direct and they have told me to come down for an interview. Applying for a job online is a complete waste of time.
Elon CNR - Thanks for sharing. This is my experience as well.
I've gotten most of my jobs online...
So, you got jobs because you "know" someone. That means you didn't get them on your own merit. I know people like you. It must be nice. I've always had it tough.
There's almost no other option. Jobs are posted online & must be applied to online. I often email the contact person listed to ask a question & almost never get a response. No business gives a shit about applicants, they require online applications & won't give another option. They do find it annoying & won't see you if a job is advertised & you contact them or visit them directly. They see it as an intrusion, like you're breaking rules.
This is often the case for the HR department - they have a job to do and they want you to follow the rules. They often don't really understand that job they are trying to fill anyway. The hiring manager usually has a very different perspective.
Keep in mind that the majority of good jobs aren't even posted online (Hidden job market). To find these, you have to connect with people directly.
I spent about 4 hours tonight trying to get an online application to go through and it just kept freezing up. I guess I just have to forget about it. If I go to the store, I am sure they won't care and will just say go home and try again.
@@shannon2748 it's shit, I know!
You are breaking the Rules in that you are Choosing to do your own way and also Shows you can't Follow Directions. These are two big reasons people do not get Hired for a Job.
@@TurningScienceVideo people do not Network. Nor does it Work.
It's no wonder self employment is on the rise.
I wonder if this could be the reason why there is labor shortage? 🙄
Yes so I go to Google’s doorstep and then get thrown out the building because they tell me I need to apply online answer that big man
So here is my problem using LinkedIn. I don't have a clear job in mind. I do this, that job is cool or look at that one that is cool too. I feel I pull myself into a hundred different direction at once. Do you have a video on use LinkedIn correctly, I don't post meaningful comments, I used LinkedIn likes facebook. I scrolled someone's feed. Wow, this person is smarter then me because they're a CEO or a director That's cool. Then leave the site.
Thanks for your input. I don't currently have a video on using LinkedIn. However, I can give you a few pointers here. The most important thing is to have a target. I know you said that you don't have a clear job in mind, but I do strongly suggest you choose a general area to target. It could be an application, a market, or a technology, but when you have a target, you can use the search function in LinkedIn. Search for keywords related to your target and you will find people, companies, and posts that will help you learn more about your target. Join groups that are related to your target area, and you will begin to get lots of relevant information in your feed. This will help you understand what new developments are happening in your target area, and you will begin to find jobs that you would like to do, and people who can help you get them.
I was once told by a company to always apply on the company's job board versus those job sites.
Crystal Grose - Thats certainly better, but you are still playing a game you have no control over. Company web sites can also have jobs left on them that are no longer open.
@@TurningScienceVideo True!
Their Job Boards are no better.
Online job applications are scams to me
Definitely a low success rate.
Thank u it's been a about 10 months now a d I'm getting ready to unsubscribe everyone of them. Thank u thank u thank u!!!!
You are welcome! Go get 'em!
Thanks for this video! Great info.
does it matter if i never worked before and that this is going to be my first job I've been using online application but sadly no success so curious that if i need a past job to get a job if i never worked before
Online applications work no better early in your career than they do with more experience. If you are worried about experience, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/VCKMCOl-8G4/w-d-xo.html
Love Einstein's picture on your wall. One of the most famous physicists! Me, I do have some of Michio Kaku's books behind my desk.
Thanks! It was a gift from my dad when I was in grad school. A high precision verification of the special theory of relativity was one of the projects I worked on, and I've long been a fan.
Is this advice true for jobs like a mcdonalds cook? How can i connect with someone in that position i dont think theyd be on linkedin. Im still trying to get my first first job ever and i cant. Ive applied everywhere online. What you said about it being like trying to get rich by buying lottery tickets resonated so deeply with me. Its a struggle to even get employed with a fast food joint!
Modal Soul - While networking is always helpful in getting a job, McDonald’s is structured so that a very large number of people can fit into may of the jobs. This makes the competition pretty fierce, and they can likely select from a large number of online applicants and find just what they need.
Would any of this apply to the world now?
Yes, absolutely. Video interactions are much more common these days, of course, but networking is still the best way to get a good job.
I only have one interview from Indeed. That's it. I am very angry about the job search process!!
Charles Smith - Yes, that can be very frustrating. I hope you now have some ideas for a more successful approach?
@@TurningScienceVideo I already have 800 connections on LinkedIn. But I think to break even, I need to have 2000 connections. Is it going to much better here than 800 connections?
@@charlessmith263 - Connecting on LinkedIn is very valuable, but connections alone won't do much for you. Like any tool, it must be used in order to bring value. Follow up with your connections and start conversations. See what you can learn about your career target and the companies in it.
Social anxiety is a big factor into just "meeting people" so yikes. Your advise was good in the video but it's for the typical guy that has many connections and can find work like that. Most of it was just things everyone knew. Seems online dating and finding a job are the same now. Means no luck for me 💀
I get tired of applying online these days, only reason i got my last couple jobs cause i took a physical application in and got a resume ready. Sure i didnt always got an interview but they always called let me know or not if they interested and had me come in for interview. These days i am having more trouble trying to get a job, i lost count how many applications online i filled out with no response.
Companies do not do Paper Applications anymore. Also, Networking in the way you Describe does not Work either.
LinkedIn is not that good and People can Lie on those Profiles to make them seem Reliable and Competent. Those Articles are not helpful. Nor are people going to Take or make the Time to do the Phone Information interview.
most of the people lie on linkedin. It is very simple, 3-4 incompetent coworkers praise each other about how wonderful they are. It is unbelievable how companies try to verify through that site. Personally I would not hire a person with too many Linkedin interactions. That is a sign of the pursuit of creating a misleading image. I can not believe how companies buy it. I believe Linkedin will be a place like Facebook in the near future. empty space. which already is. fake identities. also does not work for networking, whatsapp is faster through your own network to reach out 2nd ord 3rd tier contacts.
I hate online jobs fuck that every job you go to they tell you online. Fuck it I want the paper applications not online applications.
thank god, the job that i did get through indeed were abusive and around exconvict types. didnt stay long.
Indeed some bullshit spent like an hour on that piece of shit and didn’t get to apply for one job cause it kept taking me some ads and different websites and kept making me put in all my info over and over again
Thanks so much l would like a lob
The age of nepotism
Who you know and who you blow has been around forever, sadly. In 2018, I applied for animal related jobs all over the US and got nothing. People kept telling me maybe I should go back to school to get a vet tech diploma. Yet someone I know who has a degree in music production has been working at a humane society for almost 5 years just because she knows the manager there. Nice. Really nice.
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Preach
Alot of drawn out time stretching the resume why they don't work. Oh my..half the time stretching this video out.
I appreciate the feedback. Did it convince you?