Don't feel bad or give up. Have over 17 years in Military Intelligence with TS/SCI clearance and masters in cybersecurity. Can't even get an interview at McDonald's and have went through a dozen interviews with at least 3 rounds of interviews in each. It's not you or anyone else reading this that is the problem. Keep your skills up and improve yourselves in other areas. The economy and layoffs are real, so keep your heads up and believe in yourselves.
Complete BS. You must NOT be very good. I work in Cybersecurity and I am looking for people with experience in Cybersecurity with TS/SCI clearance. Lot of these jobs in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
The reason why you can't get interviews at average jobs is because you have surpassed them. Your skills, education and experience has surpassed average minimum wage jobs. That's a good thing. Jessu has brought me a long ways too. I have education, experience and working right now on the CompTIA A+ and hopefully the Net+ and Security + in a workforce program called Cyber Warrior.
@@adamscott796 Actually, funny you mentioned Virginia since I was contacted by a recruiter from Langley. So, that appears to be true about the need in certain locations. However, I don't agree with your BS statement.
@@smokeythecat8967 I said it is BS because if you have: 1- TS/SCI clearance; 2- CISSP certification or Cisco CCIE Security or AWS solution architect certification, you will get hired IMMEDIATELY because of the demand for government contracting jobs in the DC/MD/VA locations.
[Warning, my comment is long, but it may help someone in their job search.] I've heard that saying all my life. And although I hate the job search process as much as the next person. I can say that for me, that wasn't the case at all. I've had 10 jobs since 2010, but still went through 5+ seasons of unemployment. In 2009 I graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and not one job that I actually got came through a referral, personal or professional contact. I started out working for temp agencies for a low hourly rate, working for less than $20/hr for 4 years. Some jobs were short contracts lasting 6 months to a year with no promise of hire. While others were temp to hire, after a few months of acceptable performance. Only 50%, or 5 out of 10 jobs, ended up being direct hire opportunities. Now what I can say worked for me, was applying to jobs through an employment website that was specific to my hometown. Only 3 of the jobs I have ever had were in my hometown where my parents live, but there were jobs posted on this website that were up to 100 miles away. One of my previous jobs was even out of state. Also, I relocated for 3 of my previous jobs, at my own expense. But I currently have a 1hr commute to my full time job. This might help someone so I'll also add that only 3 of the 10 jobs were from Indeed. Then of those three, only 1 ended up being a really good job, and that's one of the jobs I have now. My 2nd job was advertised on the same city website, but when applying I was redirected to a government site to complete my application. Furthermore, there were never any job offers that I received that came from jobs I applied to through linkedin. However, I did get a few interviews over the years as a result of applications submitted through linkedin.
I want to an employment agency for a job. One month later and three jobs, I have been hired at an acceptable wage with decent benis. The problem I am seeing is two face. Labor (desk or shovel) is considered a burden to the profit margin that should be split three way but shareholders and management set the rules so 7/8 goes out in bone us money and dividend payments. The Job seeker, setting the sights too high and unwilling to think outside the diploma they want me to pay for. What you are calling "networking" doesn't really happen until you get a job. Then the suckups will "network" their way up the ladder while those MORE QUALIFIED are still getting it in the backside. Now you know why they call it the rat race. Rats racing to the top on their knees.
I wish there was a way to blacklist unresponsive employers so they can no longer get their endless supply of desperate jobseekers and stop wasting everyone's time. 😡
Due to recession many businesses are cutting cost and are in a hiring hold, many of the job posting are just to keep a door open in the event a “rock star” applies ( aka way over qualified for a position) Gain what experience you can for when the market correction happens and jobs are hiring again.
This really hits home. I spent 6 years at a university earning a bachelor’s in civil engineering, an associate’s in drafting technology and an associate’s in pre engineering. I graduated in 2019 and still haven’t been able to get into my field. I’ve been told everything from I’m not qualified to I’m over qualified. I currently have to work 2 dead end jobs just to stay afloat. It’s extremely frustrating, especially talking to people at my warehouse job and they ask me “what are you doing here”? Meanwhile my wife; who didn’t do any schooling, is about to be an account manager for a major marijuana brand. It’s crazy how much they push going to college just for you to graduate and have nothing to show for it but a piece of paper and debt.
I'm sorry you've been looking for worthy employment for 5 years!! that is insane!! I don't know if I regret going to college but I def would have done things differently if I could go back in time. Thankfully I have a tolerable amount of debt that I am aiming to pay off in the next year
This hit home. I have a bachelor’s and an associate and working a dead end job in a dental office (no where near my field). My education feels like a scam tbh. If i ever have kids, I’m never gonna put into their heads that college = good job bc its just so untrue. Kinda upset with my family (and myself) for pushing that idea so high.
I am in the same boat. I started schooling in 2015. Graduated in Sept 2019 with my BS in Biology. Full-time schooling with part-time work + overtime in order to pay school bills. Every hour not studying or sleeping was used to work with minimum time to socialize. Summer schooling too for 2 years. I lived off campus at home but there were semesters I wouldn't be able to go home. In those time I would wake up at 5 AM, school until 6 PM, then work until 1 AM and crash at a buddies place on campus so I wouldn't have to drive an hour home. I worked my ass off. Great amounts of sweat and tears to make sure I graduated on time and enter the work force with a running start. It's been 5 years and I haven't been able to get a position in my field. I'm currently unemployed going hard at the job search everyday for a sliver of a chance at a job that will still be underpaid, and making less than someone working in fast food (yay SoCal). I would say I am immensely depressed right now and every platitude from a family members or friend just feels like it pushes me closer and closer to the brink. I don't think I have any other words for you other than "I'm here too."
@DamienZachariah It's wild fr. It really is about who you know. If your dad is a lawyer, and you're his hs grad son, you got a better shot at working for his firm than someone with a law degree lmao.
@@DamienZachariah I got denied to work a cash register at aldis....I was a personal banker for like 2+ years prior to covid. I was in the navy prior to banking....
@@DigitalPand3mic I'm sure you did but I'll ask anyway just in case, did you omit that information when applying? there's such a thing as being too qualified
I got promoted to manager back in 2023. In that year, i had literally ZERO chance to train ppl since i am still asked to keep my projects list. These companies want us to be workers and somehow still be a manager? So i hear you when you ask “what happened to training?!??” Its that managers in the past decade or so are not allowed to have training hours or admin-hours. I maybe give my new workers 1-2 hours per week of mentorship. In reality 50% of my work should be helping and not working but its more like 10% It is insane that if you saw my weekly schedule you would assume i am just another worker.
Literally. Im in college rn and the career center came and did a resume workshop in one of my classes. She had all of these tips and tricks to perfect our resume, and then told us that hiring managers look at resumes for an average of 7 seconds...... soooo ur telling me to spend hours and craft a beautiful, easy to read, full of buzzwords resume that no one is gonna fucking actually read??????? It's a lichral scam omg
Nothing changes if we allow this to happen, we should honestly get the attention of popular youtubers to push for movement to ban ghost jobs and also make it a requirement for big companies to respond. In Ontario they are spearheading legislation on same stuff .
My brother graduated during this time with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and talks about how tough it was back then being a fresh graduate. Definitely parallels with today, but add in AI replacing jobs slowly as well. Tough times. I was out of work myself for 6 months last year and it feels hopeless. I only landed the job I have because I had all the time in the world to dedicate to the “take home assignment”, probably put 40 hours into it, at least.
you wanna hear smth crazy... i finished college last week, i've got freelance & internship experience (one of which was at a very well-known finance company) that basically totals up to 2 years worth of work experience in my field I go to these job boards, and I have seen not 1, not 2, NOT EVEN 3, but 8 JOBS asking me "how many years of work experience do you have in this field (excluding internships)" or the requirements under other job postings saying "2-3 years of experience (NOT INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)" what's the point of internships then... you're telling me the work I did for these companies during my summer didn't even matter? they don't count as work experience now?? what is going on here 😭😭 To my fellow class of 2024 BA/Masters/PHD grads, we just have to hang in there for now. just know that we're all struggling but remember that this won't be your forever, nothing bad ever is I BELIEVE IN US
I hate hate hate (excluding internships) like wtfffff are the point of internships then!!! and yesss I'm not giving up I believe we going to be alright
Just list them anyways lol. It;s just a tactic to filter people. The only way to get ahead is to push ahead of the nonsense requirements, because really some of these recruiters and hiring managers don't know wtf they're asking for.
Don’t count on marrying rich. Men have opted out of marriage and don’t provide anymore. We are on our own. I have 3 degrees and 7 years of experience in my field at top companies & have been searching for months with no dice. I recently did 9 rounds for a temp job only to get ghosted. The job market is literally in hell.
You graduated 1 year after me (Class of 2019). Similar to your experience I had to do college online (difference is the school I went to was miles away after my original dream fell apart). All of the courses were Async and it had to take me flopping multiple times in order to understand how it worked. As for the job market this is similar to what we're seeing with what happened in 08 and the same criticisms were told about being lazy or not wanting to work are the same complaints that were pinned against the Millennials when they were our age. Employers can't stand the idea that the work force is changing and the setting they were comfortable with is now fading. Remote work showed that it didn't just improve employee wellbeing but also helped the climate. On the other hand because they didn't have full control or their real estate began to suffer they forced so many back into the office knowing that its only going to cause more pain in the long run.
I don't have money for anything, I have a little left over from my studies but that will soon run out. I'm stuck living at home with family (in a 7 person household) and bear in mind I'm from the UK, we don't have massive houses like in the US. I've been looking for work for nearly 3 months now and I'm getting nowhere even with a degree. It SUCKS!
I been trying to get an entry position in accounting. I got 2 degrees bach in accounting and finance can't get any entry level position in the field nor internships. So, I work in labor jobs and live with my parents.I have had the same experience. I feel ever year it gets worse and harder to get interviews. I have heard many out there that are lying on the resume. They said if they expect a fairytale perfect employee then you got to tell them a good fiction story that they want.
Same thing here. I had two years of accounting experience while i was still in school and a bachelor's. I left my job in December 2022 since it was closely related to the brokerage industry and i didn't want to do accounting for brokers anymore. I planned on going to a trade school and doing hvac or electricity. I waited until the registration window but decided to continue sticking with accounting. Looked for jobs with no luck, then i decided to join the air force. Graduated from basic but was discharged due to medical reasons. As of june 21, i probably sent out 110 applications.
@@kiru86 No job as in no job offers. Out of those 110 applications I probably had like 5 or 7 interviews. You would have to get interviews to get a job offer. I'm trying to get to 500 applications by October.
Another thing they do that's insulting is when you take a lot of time to fill out an application for a job, you have to put in even more time to fill out one of those assessment tests.
Been in the same boat since 2022 😢 I did Uber, DoorDash, babysitting, I worked a retail seasonal job. My 3 degrees made no difference. I started my own marketing agency and I’m grinding but not making survivable money yet
Honestly same 😅 I’m very weary of LinkedIn, I don’t need more social media. I’m already 25 and just gonna make 50 cents above min wage, still applying. FYI to those that apply, if you do not hear back within 1 week or 2 you won’t get an interview and the rejection email will come in when they have hired someone. And ALWAYS keep applying. If you get an offer letter use it to your advantage to get a higher salary if you get another offer. Another thing if you’re currently in college, get experience and as much as you can. Stop doing your extracurriculars and get experience! Jobs are not training. Lastly, your employer is not your family! Do not feel obligated to stay for low pay only for a “chance” to get a raise.
I learned that looking for the right job matters more than the amount I apply for. Looking twice a day, but basically only applying if they posted the listing recently or if it's tagged Urgently Hiring. Get ready to get grind into dust though, there's always a reason these places are urgently hiring. I come in, make as much as I can, then get out, they usually play this game where they take you off the schedule instead of firing you, they just randomly cease all contact one day. I always just find a new job when that happens. It's willfully entering the revolving door.
Funny thing is they say urgently hiring but in reality it is just a way for these companies to scrape your info for a later date. All these online job boards are a scam.
i spent 1.5 years trying to get a part time job to supplement my freelance income and i landed one as a barista they fired me on the first day (showed up 30 mins early, well dressed, hair up) cause the manager straight up told me he’d rather hire someone with barista experience. paid me out in cash and now i’m back at square one.
This happens most times to new graduates. I took an unrelated job until the pandemic so I could switch to lower pay when things got put on hold. Best decision ever to take a leap.
i have come with an update but i finally got a good job after 4months unemployed and i’ll start next week….so i guess we really do just have to hang in there LMFAO unfortunately. best of luck!!
Nothing matters. I think small to mid-sized companies with stringent hiring processes are losing money. Most of tech is in a bubble except the big name corporations who either sell physical products or own a smaller company that does so. The economy is held up by defense contracts, corporate tax, consumption tax, and sale of treasury securities to other countries.
I know you just venting, but im same age was same position. It just takes time. I got a job i didnt even think id be able to get, and i love it. Took a lot of time tho. Job hunting process is dehumanizing
I've been laid off for 13 months despite having a PhD in biochemistry and 22 years experience. I was just rejected from yet another job after a second round interview. I've been endlessly rejected, ghosted, and strung along.
i know how you feel.. there were so many jobs before i graduated and the moment i graduated in 2022 december all the jobs vanished lmao stem degree and everything, idk what to do anymore
Had my struggle years from 2014-2017, so ya i was one of the unlucky ones were it took years but life works out i guess and got a good job now. My advice is to look for something outside your field that is in demand. I don’t work in the field i graduated in but like my job so you never know until you try. So my advice would be to not be afraid of taking a out of the box job . You can always quit and try something else
work hard in your classes but I highly recommend getting as much experience as possible. work experience and internship experience. try and have an internship every semester. employers care more about experience than high gpa to be honest. but don't worry too hard enjoy univerisity it'll all work out
If your university degree would leave you debt ridden then to be honest just drop out it's not worth it. I have two masters degrees in STEM fields and they are useless they brought me nothing but misery. I'm a trucker right now and I'm not the only one who ended up doing this job after graduating from university ...
I’m thankful to have passive income but I feel hella bad for those coming into the job market right now. I’ve had a few contracts in the past years and decided to take a break after my last one ended, but I can assure you that it’s not you or anyone else. IT’s unfortunately just the market right now. My best piece of advice is to build yourself up to where when the next crisis hits you don’t have to worry about employers. I was lucky to buy some rentals during covid when Interest rates were like 2.5.
I was just talking to my sister about this today. It is discouraging and frustrating, and something needs to be done. By the way, you are easy to listen to. Use youtube to your benefit until you land that job!
a conversation that I had with my own sister inspired this very video lol! and thanks so much, I like TH-cam and want to start making it more of a priority in my life!
yes marketing is very competitive. II have a BS in psychology with a minor in sociology with my experience primarily being in advertising so I'm looking in various industries but I only really get callbacks for marketing
I don’t wish this on my worst enemy. I used to tell myself last year , “oh if only I could graduate life would be good”. Fast forward this year and literally iv had the same heartbreaking rejections. So close and working so hard to get the job , just to be told your not good enough. Like how does every job have the same generic rejection templates. Who made it okay to ghost you after tellin you they will reach out to you. Total scam
that is the worst part for me, feeling like all the hard work I did was for nothing. I am trying to take an approach of "hey it was a learning experience, I can take this knowledge to the next application"
It’s not for everybody, but teaching is something to consider if you desperately need a job. My middle school teaching job in North Houston surprising started me at 62k. Again, I know kids these days are bad but it’s something to consider if you have a degree. Other industries like to hear that you were a teacher at some point too.
Gotta have a masters in education where I come from and the ROI puts you into the red. It’s like working as a general labourer at Amazon, but you need to go into debt for it.
Been in marketing for 3 years. Applied to jobs endlessly and made many final stage interviews all for naught. I'm getting the heck out of tech. Waay too much competition and oversaturated.
Here is some more anecdotal evidence. I'm a middle manager at a Fortune 100 company. I've been trying to look for a new job for the last 6 months, I still have my job, but I need a new one because they're working me to the Bone for as little as they can. But you're right, every level is dried up at the moment
Honestly I feel you. This economy is HORRIBLE right now. Unless your in the medical field or have connections to a job, the job search is miserable. We're all just fighting scraps too, its insane. Hoping we get a job that pay us anything. Either keep applying, network or look into certifications like pharmacy tech, behavioral tech or social work etc.
Honestly now that I’m switching fields(film to library science) I’m seeing more opportunities because I literally had a job that was in a library and I didn’t want to do film anymore because it was all about hustling and personally, I’m not a hustler. But yeah I feel like for me I’m just going where the wind takes me and where I feel most comfortable which right now is library science. I’m still getting my degree in film but I’m moving onto pursuing a masters in library science. I just quit my job(which was on campus) because six classes and working was not the move and I’ve also had six jobs in the last three years because of moving to one school to the other and getting better opportunities. So I thought well It’d be nice to not work for a time. But since I’m going to be pursuing the masters idk if I’m going to be working period cause I’m trying to finish in two years. And idk how not getting money for that long is going to be. Also love your channel and what you do.
aww thanks so much!! I can relate to not being a hustler. I love that you feel comfortable in library science and that you plan on getting your masters! I get the battle of not working so you can focus and finish school faster but also needing money to live
I honestly started getting answers when I started writing cover letters & tbh I got a job in 3 weeks. I’m also in direct care so they’re like always hiring. It’s honestly amazing tbh I work with children with autism aged 2-6 and it’s tiring af but honestly THE BEST! That being said, I loved being unemployed. Mentally, I was happier than I’ve ever been. But yeah I was offered multiple jobs & rejected by multiple but it was all within 3 weeks so I guess if you have a degree with an oversaturated supply vs demand, it’s harder to find a job. Otherwise you either don’t vibe with the interviewers or something’s wrong with the resume / no cover letter / credentials.
I'm glad you found a job you love! and yeah I am starting to enjoy being unemployed but its not sustainable lol. I do like the feeling of being free and not tied down. writing cover letters in my industry feels like unnecessary work but maybe I'll give it a go
@@Riki-G oh yeah I hate writing cover letters but I noticed they were some of the only jobs that answered, even if it wasn’t adjacent to my field 100%! I wish being unemployed was stainable haha it’s so sad we spend years building up a savings just for it to all crumble in like a month or less. My savings would’ve carried me through 2 months tops but off of working since 16. Life is hard 😭😭
It took me 4 months to get my current job and I have 10 years experience. Can't imagine being fresh outta school and having to fight this trash market.
@@Riki-G To give some totally unsolicited advice, target a specific specialty rather than a whole career field. You said your degree is in marketing? What kind of marketing work are you interested in?
@@Sunsquall I have a bs in psychology with a minor in sociology but primarily my experience is in advertising in the account/project management sector. what am I interested in? pr, media relations, marketing within an media/entertainment conglomerate things of that nature
@@Riki-G Interesting. Have you ever considered something in the public sector? A lot of gov't agencies have PR departments (Feds especially but state too). The pay isn't as good but the benefits are top tier and you tend to have a lot more job security once you're in.
100%, we should of never went to college , A Four year degree in IT. Well, in the end, time to create our own jobs. I still do not think college is a scam, I think employeers are crazy. If you cant get exprience because you cant get a job they throw away your Resume. I think the only thing that I have not done yet is lie about my exprience to get the interview, so unless you throw your morals in the trash can, it seems you won't get the interview.
I do not think college is a scam but a lot of colleges and universities exhibit scam like behavior. and I am too scared to lie on my resume cuz when they actually ask me to do what I lied about then what lol
@@Riki-G I agree, I rather just not lie. If I did , then it would be a half truth, scale makes all the difference. Companies refuse to train and expect loyalty. Now I know why companies keep getting hacked they must hire people they and in most cases those people probably lack a crucial skill needed to prevent it.
@@Riki-G I think they rather let a position go unfilled then train a person. I see the same help desk Jobs , web dev jobs all the time. I am starting to think the only way to get those jobs is get a job at a company like Accenture. They will train, take a huge percent out of your check and send you to the client location( could be out od state).Companies like this make you sign a contract and your stuck with them till its over. In other words, you have sold yourself off into indentured servitude. Last option start your own company. If it works , you don't need a job, but if it fails, hopefully you started a LLC, you cab put it on your Resume.
Hate to be the negative one but....with automation and how late stage capitalism operates...there will be fewer and fewer jobs of all kinds. The current socioeconomic system we are in doesn't care if you have a job or etc. its to funnel all wealth to the top at all cost. Menial labor will be the only jobs left after a while. Even if you have a degree consider the facg that most of the time its nepo babies that will take the postion. It will not be you someone who knows how hard it is working up from the lower/middle class. It will be a higher class person who has no idea of those struggles. This will mostly likley continue until the system becomes untenable and collapses. TLDR Why would companies hire you when that reflects badly on their quarterly results , when they can fire more people , lobby congress or parliment (UK) to fudge the numbers and look like they are doing good. This is exactly why the mini crash happened yesterday btw. (More complicated but still) Its honestly disgusting. I try to be hopeful but at this point I gave up. Im just ready to revolt.
Im not even joking, when covid happened I was only out the navy for 2 years. I was only 25, and had JUST left school for to go back to work....2 days later a covid hit. 8 months later laid off and lost my car. 6 months unemployed before going to work at the VA (2021), only to lose that 8 months later after catching covid myself (2022).....I spent the rest of 2022 job hunting and found nothing. So I gave up and started trade school at the start of 2023. Currently STILL dont have a job....
@@Riki-G Eh, im surviving. I put it off for the moment, to find work and get a car. Attendance was weighing too much against my grade last quarter, still passed though. But at least I have options. Things could be FAR worse, like 2020.
If you have any interested in joining the military or can't find a job. You can commission as Officer. Do your 4/5 years and make 230k total during time (that's including promotions). It's a good jump start to a career.
I'm in mid-senior level and I wanna switch companies because it is my thing that I wanna change jobs every two to four years but I have no luck getting an offer. I'll stay for the meantime with my current job.
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I get the feeling people have been oversold on the “go to college and get a degree” thing, if you’re not STEM your skills won’t be in high demand. It’s more likely that you’re in a crowded field because much of what you can do is commonplace, and widely available. The truth is your IQ is the determining factor for where you’ll land in life, you should find out in high school and plan accordingly. If your intelligence is mid, enlist in the military and learn a trade if possible. The GI bill is great no college debt and you can build on what you already know.
I am a 24 year old woman and a 2022 business grad. I cannot find gainful employment and have been formally unemployed for 10 months now. My restaurant hired all illegals and I've been squeezed out. Everyone is asking for Spanish or bilingual speakers now. I have been rejected by McDonald's, Dependable Cleaners, UHAUL, and other minimum wage jobs. I have sent in over 2000 job applications, including some with referrals. I have never been unemployed before this and now feel like a failure to launch despite doing everything right like avoiding student loan debt and working all through college. I am beginning to hate this country. I did not vote for this. I most recently just went through a 3 month interview process for a $19 an hour temporary job where they ask about my job gap when these companies are creating job gaps with their multi-month interview processes. Received an offer and they rescinded it due to "not funding the position" (BS).
WOW! 3 month interview for $19/hr.....absolutely ridiculous. I am so sorry to hear about your 10 month employment journey. these companies are out of control. I have also had a job offer rescinded due to lack of funds. I am tired of the games and unprofessionalism. Please keep your head up, I wish you the best with your employment journey. You won't know unless you keep trying
@@Riki-G Thank you and I am so sorry to hear about your struggles as well I mean these are just unprecedented times none of us went to college to face this. It's very dystopian and speaks of a lot of trouble to come. I am so sorry about the job rescinded, just a few years ago it was unheard of for this to happen to recent grads like us. Now it seems to be common
Join toastmasters, join a rotary club, join a donation activity. Those are places where owners or managers/directors hang out. There you can network. Don't go to those events to network they dont work
What amazes me is all of these "l went to college." But no mention of what the major was. I went to college. I dropped out. The major was: Electrical Engineering I still ended up with Panasonic & IBM That was then, this is now. It's a different ball game. Real different! *Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics* by Stan Gibilisco *Python Crash Course* by Eric Matthes Electronics can be simulated on a computer with graphics. That was not even possible way back when.
thank you for the recommendations, I didn't mention my major just to make the video more applicable to others going through similar issues with the job market regardless of major. I have a BS in psychology with a minor in sociology with my experience primarily being in advertising
Don’t fall for the “not good enough” trap crap. It’s always another reason they hired the cousin, the family friend or biggest butt kiss. Corporate always plays games to make ppl work competitively and harder. They start this propaganda in the interview.
Don’t forget your soft skills. When you are interviewing, did you ever feel a bit like this is a performance? Pick a famous person and emulate them. Make sure you are putting on a show! See then you will look familiar to them…😂
There’s plenty of good paying jobs out here hiring it’s just not what you want to do. Maybe you think it’s below you. Especially if there’s labor involved.
there also the problem that those who do have jobs are being cut back to the point you barely make anything. and you most likely need to get a place with someone who can help cover the bills
As cliche as it sounds, you just have to keep trying. Keep learning as well and post what you learn and about your journey. Employers smell someone who is desperate and shy away. The chance of you getting hired when you apply is not 0. It's low, maybe .01% even, but not 0. When you are applying endlessly, it may feel hopeless and feel like that number is 0, but it's not. Eventually, things will change, and a company will find it worthwhile to hire you. Sometimes it just takes time. Interest rates should drop by EOY, which means more companies will be looking to hire. Use this time now to level up and learn as much as you can so when the tide turns, you will stand out. Good luck.
Please don't take all this rejection personally (several times you made a reference to being "not good enough"). This is a screwy economy with little rhyme or reason right now. Many highly qualified, experienced people are also in the same boat, so I doubt it's you or anything you're doing or not doing.
I heard that there a jobs in the US where you can make 100k without even an education. For instance in coal mining in the apalaches. Not a pleasant job, granted, but they're available. Or if you freelance in something as cleaning driveways. I think 100 pct you can make 10k a month with a very small investment of 1000 Dollars for equipment. Thats what I d do if I was american and couldnt find a job. I'm German and work in cyber security btw.
@@Riki-G I had psychology as a minor. If I had to guess those kind of degrees as a major aren't always what companies are looking for (non-MINT subjects). At least it's like that in Europe.
@@Riki-G It's very difficult to get entry level jobs with those majors without a very high GPA and even still you probably will have to get your masters. At least based on my experience.
@@Rej-gc5zi understandable. I had a near perfect gpa, and went to a top 100 school did a lot of networking and early career programs which landed me a lot go good internship experience. Surprisingly, for the jobs I have gotten an interview for, the recruiters/hiring managers always tell me that my major is what piqued their interest to pull my resume since its different but at the same time sort of linked to advertising/marketing. Like you said, I think its based on everyones individual experience and how you USE your major
it was a joke referencing trump during the debate when he said that during his presidency too many immigrants were taking "black" jobs and "hispanic" jobs. I was a psychology major, sociology minor but my experience is primarily in advertising
In Short People should do good with work and not Learn to do the Papers for a Company because that is less and less Important Entertain People or be A Farmer where you make the World better
@@Riki-G That's tough. Those kind of degrees are hard to get fitting on unless you have your PHD. Alota people run into this issue. Getting a degree really comes down to if you can make money off of it. And since you're in the field of marketing as your career, it throws of employers because you don't have a degree in that field.
It is a matter of subjectivity (the person, location, state of world affairs, etc.) when putting value to the various degrees one could acquire, I hate blanket statements like this😒
IT IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, IT'S WHO. better start kissin butts and networking hate to break it to ya, if you're not in their psycho narcissist circle or being open to being bullied by them options are slim
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Don't feel bad or give up. Have over 17 years in Military Intelligence with TS/SCI clearance and masters in cybersecurity. Can't even get an interview at McDonald's and have went through a dozen interviews with at least 3 rounds of interviews in each. It's not you or anyone else reading this that is the problem. Keep your skills up and improve yourselves in other areas. The economy and layoffs are real, so keep your heads up and believe in yourselves.
Beavercreek, Ohio would hire you, I got my 2yr in similar work but didn't want to do an "unpaid internship"
Complete BS. You must NOT be very good. I work in Cybersecurity and I am looking for people with experience in Cybersecurity with TS/SCI clearance. Lot of these jobs in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
The reason why you can't get interviews at average jobs is because you have surpassed them. Your skills, education and experience has surpassed average minimum wage jobs. That's a good thing. Jessu has brought me a long ways too. I have education, experience and working right now on the CompTIA A+ and hopefully the Net+ and Security + in a workforce program called Cyber Warrior.
@@adamscott796 Actually, funny you mentioned Virginia since I was contacted by a recruiter from Langley. So, that appears to be true about the need in certain locations. However, I don't agree with your BS statement.
@@smokeythecat8967 I said it is BS because if you have: 1- TS/SCI clearance; 2- CISSP certification or Cisco CCIE Security or AWS solution architect certification, you will get hired IMMEDIATELY because of the demand for government contracting jobs in the DC/MD/VA locations.
Speaking from experience, job hunting is a scam, what people don't tell you is you need contacts and networking to get a good job.
Exactly:it's who you know, NOT what you know.
[Warning, my comment is long, but it may help someone in their job search.]
I've heard that saying all my life. And although I hate the job search process as much as the next person. I can say that for me, that wasn't the case at all. I've had 10 jobs since 2010, but still went through 5+ seasons of unemployment. In 2009 I graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and not one job that I actually got came through a referral, personal or professional contact.
I started out working for temp agencies for a low hourly rate, working for less than $20/hr for 4 years. Some jobs were short contracts lasting 6 months to a year with no promise of hire. While others were temp to hire, after a few months of acceptable performance. Only 50%, or 5 out of 10 jobs, ended up being direct hire opportunities. Now what I can say worked for me, was applying to jobs through an employment website that was specific to my hometown.
Only 3 of the jobs I have ever had were in my hometown where my parents live, but there were jobs posted on this website that were up to 100 miles away. One of my previous jobs was even out of state. Also, I relocated for 3 of my previous jobs, at my own expense. But I currently have a 1hr commute to my full time job.
This might help someone so I'll also add that only 3 of the 10 jobs were from Indeed. Then of those three, only 1 ended up being a really good job, and that's one of the jobs I have now. My 2nd job was advertised on the same city website, but when applying I was redirected to a government site to complete my application. Furthermore, there were never any job offers that I received that came from jobs I applied to through linkedin. However, I did get a few interviews over the years as a result of applications submitted through linkedin.
This has always been the case unfortunately.
Can providing a reference is one of them ?
I want to an employment agency for a job.
One month later and three jobs, I have been hired at an acceptable wage with decent benis.
The problem I am seeing is two face.
Labor (desk or shovel) is considered a burden to the profit margin that should be split three way but shareholders and management set the rules so 7/8 goes out in bone us money and dividend payments.
The Job seeker, setting the sights too high and unwilling to think outside the diploma they want me to pay for.
What you are calling "networking" doesn't really happen until you get a job. Then the suckups will "network" their way up the ladder while those MORE QUALIFIED are still getting it in the backside.
Now you know why they call it the rat race. Rats racing to the top on their knees.
I wish there was a way to blacklist unresponsive employers so they can no longer get their endless supply of desperate jobseekers and stop wasting everyone's time. 😡
I wish the same thing as well. Thinking that they can keep doing this, and think it’s perfectly 👍🏿 to waste people’s time like it’s nothing.
this would be perfect!! if only!!
The should make it illegal and fine fake job postings.
Even the low level jobs giving you a hard time.
Yes. And that's even more insulting.
Due to recession many businesses are cutting cost and are in a hiring hold, many of the job posting are just to keep a door open in the event a “rock star” applies ( aka way over qualified for a position) Gain what experience you can for when the market correction happens and jobs are hiring again.
@@elaishh3533 that's absolutely great advice. Thank you so much for that insight.
and if you already clocked in the years, they will try to lowball you so salary isn't leaping as much as you like. it's crazy right now
no srsly bc why is it so difficult to simply live a normal life
A simple life for you means less money for the Big Wigs.
And they want another yacht.
why being human has to be so hard and scary smh
Thank Joe Biden and the libtards for the economy and the job market
Man!!!
@@anthonygonzales3523tell me about it.
This really hits home. I spent 6 years at a university earning a bachelor’s in civil engineering, an associate’s in drafting technology and an associate’s in pre engineering. I graduated in 2019 and still haven’t been able to get into my field. I’ve been told everything from I’m not qualified to I’m over qualified. I currently have to work 2 dead end jobs just to stay afloat. It’s extremely frustrating, especially talking to people at my warehouse job and they ask me “what are you doing here”? Meanwhile my wife; who didn’t do any schooling, is about to be an account manager for a major marijuana brand. It’s crazy how much they push going to college just for you to graduate and have nothing to show for it but a piece of paper and debt.
I'm sorry you've been looking for worthy employment for 5 years!! that is insane!! I don't know if I regret going to college but I def would have done things differently if I could go back in time. Thankfully I have a tolerable amount of debt that I am aiming to pay off in the next year
This hit home. I have a bachelor’s and an associate and working a dead end job in a dental office (no where near my field). My education feels like a scam tbh. If i ever have kids, I’m never gonna put into their heads that college = good job bc its just so untrue. Kinda upset with my family (and myself) for pushing that idea so high.
I am in the same boat. I started schooling in 2015. Graduated in Sept 2019 with my BS in Biology. Full-time schooling with part-time work + overtime in order to pay school bills. Every hour not studying or sleeping was used to work with minimum time to socialize. Summer schooling too for 2 years. I lived off campus at home but there were semesters I wouldn't be able to go home. In those time I would wake up at 5 AM, school until 6 PM, then work until 1 AM and crash at a buddies place on campus so I wouldn't have to drive an hour home. I worked my ass off. Great amounts of sweat and tears to make sure I graduated on time and enter the work force with a running start. It's been 5 years and I haven't been able to get a position in my field. I'm currently unemployed going hard at the job search everyday for a sliver of a chance at a job that will still be underpaid, and making less than someone working in fast food (yay SoCal). I would say I am immensely depressed right now and every platitude from a family members or friend just feels like it pushes me closer and closer to the brink. I don't think I have any other words for you other than "I'm here too."
Fr. Why did I go to college to make $0 and starve? 😂This world is wild.
Same here, I once got knocked back for shelf stacking at a supermarket AFTER Two interviews.
@DamienZachariah It's wild fr. It really is about who you know. If your dad is a lawyer, and you're his hs grad son, you got a better shot at working for his firm than someone with a law degree lmao.
@@DamienZachariah I got denied to work a cash register at aldis....I was a personal banker for like 2+ years prior to covid. I was in the navy prior to banking....
Not only that you Pay for your Student Loan :) so you are under 0$ Constantly
@@DigitalPand3mic I'm sure you did but I'll ask anyway just in case, did you omit that information when applying? there's such a thing as being too qualified
I got promoted to manager back in 2023. In that year, i had literally ZERO chance to train ppl since i am still asked to keep my projects list. These companies want us to be workers and somehow still be a manager?
So i hear you when you ask “what happened to training?!??”
Its that managers in the past decade or so are not allowed to have training hours or admin-hours. I maybe give my new workers 1-2 hours per week of mentorship. In reality 50% of my work should be helping and not working but its more like 10%
It is insane that if you saw my weekly schedule you would assume i am just another worker.
thank you for this insight! I had no idea
At that level, you are a working manager… that’s how it is.
Job searching feels like a scam that we have no choice but to participate in.
I’ve had that feeling too!
Literally. Im in college rn and the career center came and did a resume workshop in one of my classes. She had all of these tips and tricks to perfect our resume, and then told us that hiring managers look at resumes for an average of 7 seconds...... soooo ur telling me to spend hours and craft a beautiful, easy to read, full of buzzwords resume that no one is gonna fucking actually read??????? It's a lichral scam omg
@Jadeeee2323 You have to network through friends, family, or colleagues
Its data collection
YUP!!!!
Nothing changes if we allow this to happen, we should honestly get the attention of popular youtubers to push for movement to ban ghost jobs and also make it a requirement for big companies to respond. In Ontario they are spearheading legislation on same stuff .
I agree!! a revolution is on the horizon
You are going through what I went through in 2009. Impossible to find a job unless you have job experience.
My brother graduated during this time with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and talks about how tough it was back then being a fresh graduate. Definitely parallels with today, but add in AI replacing jobs slowly as well.
Tough times. I was out of work myself for 6 months last year and it feels hopeless. I only landed the job I have because I had all the time in the world to dedicate to the “take home assignment”, probably put 40 hours into it, at least.
even with experience in 2009 they wanted "unpaid interns" ha yeah tell my land lord that
you wanna hear smth crazy...
i finished college last week, i've got freelance & internship experience (one of which was at a very well-known finance company) that basically totals up to 2 years worth of work experience in my field
I go to these job boards, and I have seen not 1, not 2, NOT EVEN 3, but 8 JOBS asking me "how many years of work experience do you have in this field (excluding internships)" or the requirements under other job postings saying "2-3 years of experience (NOT INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)"
what's the point of internships then... you're telling me the work I did for these companies during my summer didn't even matter? they don't count as work experience now?? what is going on here 😭😭
To my fellow class of 2024 BA/Masters/PHD grads, we just have to hang in there for now. just know that we're all struggling but remember that this won't be your forever, nothing bad ever is I BELIEVE IN US
I hate hate hate (excluding internships) like wtfffff are the point of internships then!!! and yesss I'm not giving up I believe we going to be alright
Just list them anyways lol. It;s just a tactic to filter people. The only way to get ahead is to push ahead of the nonsense requirements, because really some of these recruiters and hiring managers don't know wtf they're asking for.
Don’t count on marrying rich. Men have opted out of marriage and don’t provide anymore. We are on our own. I have 3 degrees and 7 years of experience in my field at top companies & have been searching for months with no dice.
I recently did 9 rounds for a temp job only to get ghosted. The job market is literally in hell.
You graduated 1 year after me (Class of 2019). Similar to your experience I had to do college online (difference is the school I went to was miles away after my original dream fell apart). All of the courses were Async and it had to take me flopping multiple times in order to understand how it worked.
As for the job market this is similar to what we're seeing with what happened in 08 and the same criticisms were told about being lazy or not wanting to work are the same complaints that were pinned against the Millennials when they were our age.
Employers can't stand the idea that the work force is changing and the setting they were comfortable with is now fading. Remote work showed that it didn't just improve employee wellbeing but also helped the climate.
On the other hand because they didn't have full control or their real estate began to suffer they forced so many back into the office knowing that its only going to cause more pain in the long run.
I don't have money for anything, I have a little left over from my studies but that will soon run out. I'm stuck living at home with family (in a 7 person household) and bear in mind I'm from the UK, we don't have massive houses like in the US. I've been looking for work for nearly 3 months now and I'm getting nowhere even with a degree. It SUCKS!
sorry to hear this, keep your head up!!! you won't know unless you keep trying! it WILL get better for you
I been trying to get an entry position in accounting. I got 2 degrees bach in accounting and finance can't get any entry level position in the field nor internships. So, I work in labor jobs and live with my parents.I have had the same experience. I feel ever year it gets worse and harder to get interviews. I have heard many out there that are lying on the resume. They said if they expect a fairytale perfect employee then you got to tell them a good fiction story that they want.
Same thing here. I had two years of accounting experience while i was still in school and a bachelor's. I left my job in December 2022 since it was closely related to the brokerage industry and i didn't want to do accounting for brokers anymore.
I planned on going to a trade school and doing hvac or electricity. I waited until the registration window but decided to continue sticking with accounting.
Looked for jobs with no luck, then i decided to join the air force. Graduated from basic but was discharged due to medical reasons.
As of june 21, i probably sent out 110 applications.
No jobs as in no job offers, or no jobs as in offers, but you don’t want to take them?
@@kiru86 No job as in no job offers. Out of those 110 applications I probably had like 5 or 7 interviews. You would have to get interviews to get a job offer.
I'm trying to get to 500 applications by October.
@@kiru86 As in no offers.
Another thing they do that's insulting is when you take a lot of time to fill out an application for a job, you have to put in even more time to fill out one of those assessment tests.
I. hate. assessments. so. much.
@@Riki-Gcollege is scam. you are not alone. TH-cam Peter Schiff College
Been in the same boat since 2022 😢 I did Uber, DoorDash, babysitting, I worked a retail seasonal job. My 3 degrees made no difference. I started my own marketing agency and I’m grinding but not making survivable money yet
congrats on your agency!!! keep going, you will make beyond survivable money soon
@@Riki-G I have faith in you too
The world is in a weird spot for us and economists will study how we made it through
Honestly same 😅 I’m very weary of LinkedIn, I don’t need more social media. I’m already 25 and just gonna make 50 cents above min wage, still applying. FYI to those that apply, if you do not hear back within 1 week or 2 you won’t get an interview and the rejection email will come in when they have hired someone. And ALWAYS keep applying. If you get an offer letter use it to your advantage to get a higher salary if you get another offer. Another thing if you’re currently in college, get experience and as much as you can. Stop doing your extracurriculars and get experience! Jobs are not training. Lastly, your employer is not your family! Do not feel obligated to stay for low pay only for a “chance” to get a raise.
great advice!! yes I hate LinkedIn so much just another form of social media. I def agree forget the sports and clubs in college, get experience!!!
I learned that looking for the right job matters more than the amount I apply for. Looking twice a day, but basically only applying if they posted the listing recently or if it's tagged Urgently Hiring. Get ready to get grind into dust though, there's always a reason these places are urgently hiring. I come in, make as much as I can, then get out, they usually play this game where they take you off the schedule instead of firing you, they just randomly cease all contact one day. I always just find a new job when that happens. It's willfully entering the revolving door.
I too have changed my strategy. I only apply to jobs that were posted less than a day ago
@@Riki-G It's the only way when in a day you get hundreds or even thousands of applications.
Funny thing is they say urgently hiring but in reality it is just a way for these companies to scrape your info for a later date. All these online job boards are a scam.
Networking is crucial!! It’s why you go to college
I agree, college is literally 88% networking and 12% academia.
i spent 1.5 years trying to get a part time job to supplement my freelance income and i landed one as a barista
they fired me on the first day (showed up 30 mins early, well dressed, hair up) cause the manager straight up told me he’d rather hire someone with barista experience.
paid me out in cash and now i’m back at square one.
omg that is so awful!! I"m sorry that happened
This happens most times to new graduates. I took an unrelated job until the pandemic so I could switch to lower pay when things got put on hold. Best decision ever to take a leap.
I have been enjoying doing unrelated contract work honestly, just not super sustainable
One of the best presentations I have seen. You will do great in life. Hopefully things will improve soon.
aww thank you so much I appreciate this more than you know
they dont want to hire gen z. some have said it in public. even the layoffs are mostly targeted on gen z and women.
🥲
Ya, companies absolutely haatee women
couldn’t agree more, you’ve nailed pretty much everything i’ve felt and been dealing with 🎯
we shall overcome!!!...(hopefully)
i have come with an update but i finally got a good job after 4months unemployed and i’ll start next week….so i guess we really do just have to hang in there LMFAO unfortunately. best of luck!!
Nothing matters. I think small to mid-sized companies with stringent hiring processes are losing money.
Most of tech is in a bubble except the big name corporations who either sell physical products or own a smaller company that does so.
The economy is held up by defense contracts, corporate tax, consumption tax, and sale of treasury securities to other countries.
I know you just venting, but im same age was same position. It just takes time. I got a job i didnt even think id be able to get, and i love it. Took a lot of time tho. Job hunting process is dehumanizing
Also I understand the career change crisis. I almost joined the airforce my last semester. Thank God i didn't jump into that
I've been laid off for 13 months despite having a PhD in biochemistry and 22 years experience.
I was just rejected from yet another job after a second round interview.
I've been endlessly rejected, ghosted, and strung along.
Starting new job this week after being laid off for nearly 17 months.
i know how you feel.. there were so many jobs before i graduated and the moment i graduated in 2022 december all the jobs vanished lmao
stem degree and everything, idk what to do anymore
Good luck 👍
Had my struggle years from 2014-2017, so ya i was one of the unlucky ones were it took years but life works out i guess and got a good job now. My advice is to look for something outside your field that is in demand. I don’t work in the field i graduated in but like my job so you never know until you try. So my advice would be to not be afraid of taking a out of the box job . You can always quit and try something else
thank you for this, I will start broadening my search!!
I just got a job on indeed. Never got a job on Handshake.
I'm the opposite lol
What up with all the tech layoffs from these big corporations?
I just made a similar video! You're video was recommended to me, it really is a horrible job market right now, best of luck to all of us!
going to check your video out!! yes I am hoping for the best
I’m in University rn (junior year) and this terrifies me 😭
work hard in your classes but I highly recommend getting as much experience as possible. work experience and internship experience. try and have an internship every semester. employers care more about experience than high gpa to be honest. but don't worry too hard enjoy univerisity it'll all work out
If your university degree would leave you debt ridden then to be honest just drop out it's not worth it. I have two masters degrees in STEM fields and they are useless they brought me nothing but misery. I'm a trucker right now and I'm not the only one who ended up doing this job after graduating from university ...
omg so true living this nightmare now!
I’m thankful to have passive income but I feel hella bad for those coming into the job market right now.
I’ve had a few contracts in the past years and decided to take a break after my last one ended, but I can assure you that it’s not you or anyone else. IT’s unfortunately just the market right now. My best piece of advice is to build yourself up to where when the next crisis hits you don’t have to worry about employers. I was lucky to buy some rentals during covid when Interest rates were like 2.5.
thank you for this advice
I was just talking to my sister about this today. It is discouraging and frustrating, and something needs to be done.
By the way, you are easy to listen to. Use youtube to your benefit until you land that job!
a conversation that I had with my own sister inspired this very video lol! and thanks so much, I like TH-cam and want to start making it more of a priority in my life!
@@Riki-G❤your truth spoke to a lot of us!!! And yes maam, keep going! The camera loves you!!
You may have to look for a job in an unrelated field. You can still use your degree. Marketing is a competitive industry.
yes marketing is very competitive. II have a BS in psychology with a minor in sociology with my experience primarily being in advertising so I'm looking in various industries but I only really get callbacks for marketing
I'm 35 and in the same situation. The job market is terrible for programmers right now. It used to be way better and it'll probably get better soon.
I don’t wish this on my worst enemy. I used to tell myself last year , “oh if only I could graduate life would be good”. Fast forward this year and literally iv had the same heartbreaking rejections. So close and working so hard to get the job , just to be told your not good enough. Like how does every job have the same generic rejection templates. Who made it okay to ghost you after tellin you they will reach out to you. Total scam
that is the worst part for me, feeling like all the hard work I did was for nothing. I am trying to take an approach of "hey it was a learning experience, I can take this knowledge to the next application"
@@Riki-G haha I agree. Now every job post look like ghost jobs. Literally seeing the same companies posting the same positions. Kinda. Red flag 🚩
It’s not for everybody, but teaching is something to consider if you desperately need a job. My middle school teaching job in North Houston surprising started me at 62k. Again, I know kids these days are bad but it’s something to consider if you have a degree. Other industries like to hear that you were a teacher at some point too.
Gotta have a masters in education where I come from and the ROI puts you into the red. It’s like working as a general labourer at Amazon, but you need to go into debt for it.
Entry level jobs be like must have 2-4 years experience and a bachelors and a certified in etc
Been in marketing for 3 years. Applied to jobs endlessly and made many final stage interviews all for naught.
I'm getting the heck out of tech. Waay too much competition and oversaturated.
that was the only tech job I applied for, too competitive for me. I'll stick with media and agencies
Here is some more anecdotal evidence. I'm a middle manager at a Fortune 100 company. I've been trying to look for a new job for the last 6 months, I still have my job, but I need a new one because they're working me to the Bone for as little as they can. But you're right, every level is dried up at the moment
Gonna need universal basic income...soon
Some or most of us have surpassed average minimum wage jobs and it shows on our resumes when we apply for Walmart, Target, etc.
Honestly I feel you. This economy is HORRIBLE right now. Unless your in the medical field or have connections to a job, the job search is miserable. We're all just fighting scraps too, its insane. Hoping we get a job that pay us anything. Either keep applying, network or look into certifications like pharmacy tech, behavioral tech or social work etc.
Honestly now that I’m switching fields(film to library science) I’m seeing more opportunities because I literally had a job that was in a library and I didn’t want to do film anymore because it was all about hustling and personally, I’m not a hustler. But yeah I feel like for me I’m just going where the wind takes me and where I feel most comfortable which right now is library science. I’m still getting my degree in film but I’m moving onto pursuing a masters in library science. I just quit my job(which was on campus) because six classes and working was not the move and I’ve also had six jobs in the last three years because of moving to one school to the other and getting better opportunities. So I thought well It’d be nice to not work for a time. But since I’m going to be pursuing the masters idk if I’m going to be working period cause I’m trying to finish in two years. And idk how not getting money for that long is going to be. Also love your channel and what you do.
aww thanks so much!! I can relate to not being a hustler. I love that you feel comfortable in library science and that you plan on getting your masters! I get the battle of not working so you can focus and finish school faster but also needing money to live
I honestly started getting answers when I started writing cover letters & tbh I got a job in 3 weeks. I’m also in direct care so they’re like always hiring. It’s honestly amazing tbh I work with children with autism aged 2-6 and it’s tiring af but honestly THE BEST! That being said, I loved being unemployed. Mentally, I was happier than I’ve ever been. But yeah I was offered multiple jobs & rejected by multiple but it was all within 3 weeks so I guess if you have a degree with an oversaturated supply vs demand, it’s harder to find a job. Otherwise you either don’t vibe with the interviewers or something’s wrong with the resume / no cover letter / credentials.
Yeah unfortunately like every industry thats not healthcare or health adjacent is not doing great rn 😭
I'm glad you found a job you love! and yeah I am starting to enjoy being unemployed but its not sustainable lol. I do like the feeling of being free and not tied down. writing cover letters in my industry feels like unnecessary work but maybe I'll give it a go
@@Riki-G oh yeah I hate writing cover letters but I noticed they were some of the only jobs that answered, even if it wasn’t adjacent to my field 100%! I wish being unemployed was stainable haha it’s so sad we spend years building up a savings just for it to all crumble in like a month or less. My savings would’ve carried me through 2 months tops but off of working since 16. Life is hard 😭😭
It took me 4 months to get my current job and I have 10 years experience. Can't imagine being fresh outta school and having to fight this trash market.
yeah its been pretty awful graduating into a trash market, people warned me before but dang
@@Riki-G To give some totally unsolicited advice, target a specific specialty rather than a whole career field.
You said your degree is in marketing? What kind of marketing work are you interested in?
@@Sunsquall I have a bs in psychology with a minor in sociology but primarily my experience is in advertising in the account/project management sector. what am I interested in? pr, media relations, marketing within an media/entertainment conglomerate things of that nature
@@Riki-G Interesting. Have you ever considered something in the public sector?
A lot of gov't agencies have PR departments (Feds especially but state too). The pay isn't as good but the benefits are top tier and you tend to have a lot more job security once you're in.
You're not alone
girl work with the government i get paid 40 an hour and pensions and every benefit of all time
100%, we should of never went to college , A Four year degree in IT. Well, in the end, time to create our own jobs. I still do not think college is a scam, I think employeers are crazy. If you cant get exprience because you cant get a job they throw away your Resume. I think the only thing that I have not done yet is lie about my exprience to get the interview, so unless you throw your morals in the trash can, it seems you won't get the interview.
I do not think college is a scam but a lot of colleges and universities exhibit scam like behavior. and I am too scared to lie on my resume cuz when they actually ask me to do what I lied about then what lol
@@Riki-G I agree, I rather just not lie. If I did , then it would be a half truth, scale makes all the difference. Companies refuse to train and expect loyalty. Now I know why companies keep getting hacked they must hire people they and in most cases those people probably lack a crucial skill needed to prevent it.
@@Riki-G I think they rather let a position go unfilled then train a person. I see the same help desk Jobs , web dev jobs all the time. I am starting to think the only way to get those jobs is get a job at a company like Accenture. They will train, take a huge percent out of your check and send you to the client location( could be out od state).Companies like this make you sign a contract and your stuck with them till its over. In other words, you have sold yourself off into indentured servitude. Last option start your own company. If it works , you don't need a job, but if it fails, hopefully you started a LLC, you cab put it on your Resume.
Hate to be the negative one but....with automation and how late stage capitalism operates...there will be fewer and fewer jobs of all kinds. The current socioeconomic system we are in doesn't care if you have a job or etc. its to funnel all wealth to the top at all cost.
Menial labor will be the only jobs left after a while. Even if you have a degree consider the facg that most of the time its nepo babies that will take the postion. It will not be you someone who knows how hard it is working up from the lower/middle class. It will be a higher class person who has no idea of those struggles. This will mostly likley continue until the system becomes untenable and collapses.
TLDR
Why would companies hire you when that reflects badly on their quarterly results , when they can fire more people , lobby congress or parliment (UK) to fudge the numbers and look like they are doing good.
This is exactly why the mini crash happened yesterday btw. (More complicated but still)
Its honestly disgusting. I try to be hopeful but at this point I gave up. Im just ready to revolt.
Absolute mood
Im not even joking, when covid happened I was only out the navy for 2 years. I was only 25, and had JUST left school for to go back to work....2 days later a covid hit. 8 months later laid off and lost my car. 6 months unemployed before going to work at the VA (2021), only to lose that 8 months later after catching covid myself (2022).....I spent the rest of 2022 job hunting and found nothing. So I gave up and started trade school at the start of 2023. Currently STILL dont have a job....
wow that is crazy. I hope trade school is going well, keep looking, take breaks, but don't give up!! it'll all work out (hopefully)
@@Riki-G Eh, im surviving. I put it off for the moment, to find work and get a car. Attendance was weighing too much against my grade last quarter, still passed though. But at least I have options. Things could be FAR worse, like 2020.
Try looking into temp agencies who help others get employment. Or ask a friend/ family member for a referal for a job.
If you have any interested in joining the military or can't find a job. You can commission as Officer. Do your 4/5 years and make 230k total during time (that's including promotions). It's a good jump start to a career.
Is this the same as the Air Force?
I'm in mid-senior level and I wanna switch companies because it is my thing that I wanna change jobs every two to four years but I have no luck getting an offer. I'll stay for the meantime with my current job.
yes definitely stay!!! its better to be looking for a job whilst employed than unemployed
"Unfortunately" is my most hated word I swear
genuinely so real
This video is so relatable ❤
So real.
Arrny, Navy, Air Force or Marines. You could be an officer with your degree!
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😂😂😂😂 The open is so cold and funny.
I get the feeling people have been oversold on the “go to college and get a degree” thing, if you’re not STEM your skills won’t be in high demand. It’s more likely that you’re in a crowded field because much of what you can do is commonplace, and widely available. The truth is your IQ is the determining factor for where you’ll land in life, you should find out in high school and plan accordingly. If your intelligence is mid, enlist in the military and learn a trade if possible. The GI bill is great no college debt and you can build on what you already know.
I am a 24 year old woman and a 2022 business grad. I cannot find gainful employment and have been formally unemployed for 10 months now. My restaurant hired all illegals and I've been squeezed out. Everyone is asking for Spanish or bilingual speakers now. I have been rejected by McDonald's, Dependable Cleaners, UHAUL, and other minimum wage jobs. I have sent in over 2000 job applications, including some with referrals. I have never been unemployed before this and now feel like a failure to launch despite doing everything right like avoiding student loan debt and working all through college. I am beginning to hate this country. I did not vote for this. I most recently just went through a 3 month interview process for a $19 an hour temporary job where they ask about my job gap when these companies are creating job gaps with their multi-month interview processes. Received an offer and they rescinded it due to "not funding the position" (BS).
WOW! 3 month interview for $19/hr.....absolutely ridiculous. I am so sorry to hear about your 10 month employment journey. these companies are out of control. I have also had a job offer rescinded due to lack of funds. I am tired of the games and unprofessionalism. Please keep your head up, I wish you the best with your employment journey. You won't know unless you keep trying
@@Riki-G Thank you and I am so sorry to hear about your struggles as well I mean these are just unprecedented times none of us went to college to face this. It's very dystopian and speaks of a lot of trouble to come. I am so sorry about the job rescinded, just a few years ago it was unheard of for this to happen to recent grads like us. Now it seems to be common
Join toastmasters, join a rotary club, join a donation activity. Those are places where owners or managers/directors hang out. There you can network. Don't go to those events to network they dont work
Also marathons lol
thank you for this!!
Was the job you interviewed for coding just so I never appy or try for that career cause a hour long interview and a assessment it's not it 4 me
it was a non-technical role at a tech company
Without the degree it would be even worse
I'm actually considering freelance work as a software dev, but I'm still spooked on how to talk to clients.
What amazes me is all of these "l went to college." But no mention of what the major was.
I went to college. I dropped out.
The major was: Electrical Engineering
I still ended up with Panasonic & IBM
That was then, this is now. It's a different ball game. Real different!
*Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics* by Stan Gibilisco
*Python Crash Course* by Eric Matthes
Electronics can be simulated on a computer with graphics. That was not even possible way back when.
thank you for the recommendations, I didn't mention my major just to make the video more applicable to others going through similar issues with the job market regardless of major. I have a BS in psychology with a minor in sociology with my experience primarily being in advertising
Don’t fall for the “not good enough” trap crap. It’s always another reason they hired the cousin, the family friend or biggest butt kiss.
Corporate always plays games to make ppl work competitively and harder. They start this propaganda in the interview.
I haven't had a stable job since 2021. I've been stressing finding a job, but these last few months, I've taken a long break.
breaks are necessary!! after the rejection from the tech job, I took some weeks off from looking and it helped. it'll all work out (hopefully)
Same my current job is unstable and trash hours. 2021 was the last time I had 40 hour weeks
Don’t forget your soft skills. When you are interviewing, did you ever feel a bit like this is a performance? Pick a famous person and emulate them. Make sure you are putting on a show! See then you will look familiar to them…😂
There’s plenty of good paying jobs out here hiring it’s just not what you want to do. Maybe you think it’s below you. Especially if there’s labor involved.
Hopefully AI just ushers in Socialism. Cause capitalism is BROKEN
Somebody please explain to me what kinds of jobs are considered “black jobs”. 🤦🏾♂️
Jobs that black people work for, what else? Don’t make this a race thing.
Ask the guy who bought it up , lol.
there also the problem that those who do have jobs are being cut back to the point you barely make anything. and you most likely need to get a place with someone who can help cover the bills
Phi Beta What in what?
One of the fields that have been flooded for years?
As cliche as it sounds, you just have to keep trying. Keep learning as well and post what you learn and about your journey. Employers smell someone who is desperate and shy away. The chance of you getting hired when you apply is not 0. It's low, maybe .01% even, but not 0. When you are applying endlessly, it may feel hopeless and feel like that number is 0, but it's not. Eventually, things will change, and a company will find it worthwhile to hire you. Sometimes it just takes time. Interest rates should drop by EOY, which means more companies will be looking to hire. Use this time now to level up and learn as much as you can so when the tide turns, you will stand out.
Good luck.
thank you for this!!
How do you make a job? You make a business. So we need more people making businesses and they need access to funding and mentorship
agreed
I’m over 300 applications in
@@cm88__ny i’ve literally lost count i can’t even tell you a number
how do they expect us to have a high level of talent and experience if they won't hire us in the first place and train us
great question!!!
Please don't take all this rejection personally (several times you made a reference to being "not good enough"). This is a screwy economy with little rhyme or reason right now. Many highly qualified, experienced people are also in the same boat, so I doubt it's you or anything you're doing or not doing.
thank you, its so hard not to take it personally but I will try. I hope things get better so that talented people can be paired with good companies
I heard that there a jobs in the US where you can make 100k without even an education. For instance in coal mining in the apalaches. Not a pleasant job, granted, but they're available. Or if you freelance in something as cleaning driveways. I think 100 pct you can make 10k a month with a very small investment of 1000 Dollars for equipment. Thats what I d do if I was american and couldnt find a job. I'm German and work in cyber security btw.
thanks for this, I've been looking into providing services as an independent contractor
yea coal mining for a girl. an industry that is obsolete stfu
@@Riki-G btw i think you ll get a job. :)
Might as well start your own business/ freelance because having to rely on others(companies) is not cutting it anymore .
literally!!!
1st rule there are no guarantees
What did you study? Marketing?
I have a BS in psychology, sociology minor but my experience is primarily in advertising
@@Riki-G I had psychology as a minor. If I had to guess those kind of degrees as a major aren't always what companies are looking for (non-MINT subjects). At least it's like that in Europe.
@@Riki-G It's very difficult to get entry level jobs with those majors without a very high GPA and even still you probably will have to get your masters. At least based on my experience.
@@Rej-gc5zi understandable. I had a near perfect gpa, and went to a top 100 school did a lot of networking and early career programs which landed me a lot go good internship experience. Surprisingly, for the jobs I have gotten an interview for, the recruiters/hiring managers always tell me that my major is what piqued their interest to pull my resume since its different but at the same time sort of linked to advertising/marketing. Like you said, I think its based on everyones individual experience and how you USE your major
No way u did all that work just to not get hired 😑😑😑. I’d turn into a crash out instantly.
I get exhausted just thinking about it lol
What do you mean black jobs? What is your major?
stop asking stupid questions
it was a joke referencing trump during the debate when he said that during his presidency too many immigrants were taking "black" jobs and "hispanic" jobs. I was a psychology major, sociology minor but my experience is primarily in advertising
How about military service?
Agree
In Short People should do good with work and not Learn to do the Papers for a Company because that is less and less Important Entertain People or be A Farmer where you make the World better
America is a big Scam with Student Loans what can reach over $100K then you work 5 or more Years for Free to Pay it off..
What's your degree in?
i have a bs in psychology with a minor in sociology but my experience is primarily in advertising/marketing
@@Riki-G That's tough. Those kind of degrees are hard to get fitting on unless you have your PHD. Alota people run into this issue. Getting a degree really comes down to if you can make money off of it. And since you're in the field of marketing as your career, it throws of employers because you don't have a degree in that field.
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Hello there!
AND THEN SHE THOUGHT COLLEGE DIPLOMAS ACTUALLY MATTERED !! -😂😂😂😮
It is a matter of subjectivity (the person, location, state of world affairs, etc.) when putting value to the various degrees one could acquire, I hate blanket statements like this😒
Bible time
IT IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, IT'S WHO. better start kissin butts and networking hate to break it to ya, if you're not in their psycho narcissist circle or being open to being bullied by them options are slim
Right if you not ready to brown nose 😭you really can not get anywhere in this world and I know our generation refuses to do that and I respect it.
period, and there is such a fakeness that comes with networking I hattteeee it lol