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Job hunting advice
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Job hunting is just so frustrating. I have only been constantly job hunting for 2 months and I already want to give up. I already checked out many sites like this one http://www.axishcl.com/?ui=jobs stll didn’t work. I can really feel the effect of the fall of the economy here in Indonesia. Despite that I came from one of the top Uni’s in Jakarta I found myself lost in the real world after graduating. I have a degree in communications. Please, anyone any advice on job hunting? Thanks.
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Misaki_Chi
Fakku Nurse
Here are some things to keep in mind; you've only been trying to find a job for 2 months. Most people will job hunt for at least a year or even two or three to get what they want in the degree they have. I know that was the case for a lot of my friends.
Other thing you need to do is accept that you will probably have to work in something that isn't based off of your college education. A lot of people get a degree in something and can't find work in their field, forcing them to work a job that they didn't think they would have to. I know my cousin got a communications/business/finances degree and is currently working for a law firm pretty much as a sectary (get's paid pretty well though so he doesn't care anymore).
Suck's when you work hard for something and you can't find what you want when your done, but that is life so you just have to make the most of it. Don't give up hope just yet you're just starting out;
- Try looking for job searching databases that are free to sign up for where you give them information on the job you want (you should look into your fields job descriptions for more information) and do a search for different wanted adds that you can reply to.
- Make sure you have a good resume; have someone like your university or find references online to see if it is good enough for the jobs you are applying to. Most job's want expereince and if that is the case see if you can futher your education for that experience or ask the jobs you apply to how you can get more education (it isn't wrong of you to send them a letter after they reject you).
- Be open to the idea of working other jobs or maybe getting other degree's. This sucks and you may no like the idea, but again you have to do what you have to do to get by in life.
- Finally; don't give up hope. You've only invesed 2 months where most people invest years into finding something they like to do; honestly there are a lot of people who work a job they don't like for most of their lives, but it give you a roof over your head and a paycheck. Hope for the best overall and suck it up when you have to.
Anyways, hope this helps some and good luck to you.
Other thing you need to do is accept that you will probably have to work in something that isn't based off of your college education. A lot of people get a degree in something and can't find work in their field, forcing them to work a job that they didn't think they would have to. I know my cousin got a communications/business/finances degree and is currently working for a law firm pretty much as a sectary (get's paid pretty well though so he doesn't care anymore).
Suck's when you work hard for something and you can't find what you want when your done, but that is life so you just have to make the most of it. Don't give up hope just yet you're just starting out;
- Try looking for job searching databases that are free to sign up for where you give them information on the job you want (you should look into your fields job descriptions for more information) and do a search for different wanted adds that you can reply to.
- Make sure you have a good resume; have someone like your university or find references online to see if it is good enough for the jobs you are applying to. Most job's want expereince and if that is the case see if you can futher your education for that experience or ask the jobs you apply to how you can get more education (it isn't wrong of you to send them a letter after they reject you).
- Be open to the idea of working other jobs or maybe getting other degree's. This sucks and you may no like the idea, but again you have to do what you have to do to get by in life.
- Finally; don't give up hope. You've only invesed 2 months where most people invest years into finding something they like to do; honestly there are a lot of people who work a job they don't like for most of their lives, but it give you a roof over your head and a paycheck. Hope for the best overall and suck it up when you have to.
Anyways, hope this helps some and good luck to you.
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Are you getting interviews? If you do, then it is a great sign, it means you have a good resume. Now, focus on the interview, you may be doing something wrong. Take a look at you past interviews and analyze what you have been doing wrong.
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Don’t lose hope; I experienced the same thing when I was starting. It will happen. You should always stay positive.
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Competition is stiff but there will always be something out there for you. Find jobs at axis human capital group
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Don't look in papers or websites and shit. Just walk/drive around your neighbor hood and look for a help wanted sign.
If you still can't find one, join your local construction crew.
If you still can't find one, join your local construction crew.
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I am not going to click on that link, but I hope you have done more than just uploading your resume on whatever company's site and play the waiting game.
For starters, if you haven't prepare yourself for the workforce during your studies, then two months of employment search doesn't seem quite bad. From personal experience (or common sense)...
-A "degree in communications" sounds VERY broad
-If you don't have past work experience and you feel down on luck, consider a "student job" or anything in between (you might first downgrade yourself in order to get higher)
-Don't be afraid to glorify your resume. You are view as a product competing with other products. Make yourself stand out. Bullshit your way to get an interview
-Fake it. Eg: Make the content of your resume seems like it has potential and beneficial to "them" even though it's complete crap. Remember, you are selling yourself
-Customize your resume for each position you apply to. Sometimes you just need to tweak it a bit
-etc
One step at a time. Good luck on getting an interview.
For starters, if you haven't prepare yourself for the workforce during your studies, then two months of employment search doesn't seem quite bad. From personal experience (or common sense)...
-A "degree in communications" sounds VERY broad
-If you don't have past work experience and you feel down on luck, consider a "student job" or anything in between (you might first downgrade yourself in order to get higher)
-Don't be afraid to glorify your resume. You are view as a product competing with other products. Make yourself stand out. Bullshit your way to get an interview
-Fake it. Eg: Make the content of your resume seems like it has potential and beneficial to "them" even though it's complete crap. Remember, you are selling yourself
-Customize your resume for each position you apply to. Sometimes you just need to tweak it a bit
-etc
One step at a time. Good luck on getting an interview.
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Don't take too much from the way the interview went, or anything the interviewer says during or after. It's just setting yourself up for a big disappointment. There could always be someone they like better interviewed after you.
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Definitely what sneaky said also make sure to ask for the hiring coordinator not the gm dependent on where/what you're applying for.