The "Broke" Epidemic

Yeah, it's tough to find a job. I'm seeking Entry level positions but they require experience which kind of fucks it up for me. I don't sit idle though. I still study and develop new skills that's in my major or a hobby.

i always nail interviews https://66.media.tumblr.com/a44a35491b20e91a1700232f0b9fab90/tumblr_o59znbAgVW1ugt2xio1_1280.jpg

Believe me, when it becomes a necessity, you WILL look for work. I've been there, but luckily I have a job now to help me with my anime/manga/comic/Funko Pop addiction.

@queeneymemey LOL, if only that reasoning guaranteed jobs. Honestly, just keep trying and get what you can that is related so you can build experience. Usually everyone 100 applications that you submit, you'll only get a response from maybe around 10. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! I HAVE FAITH!

@ WonderLust & @ Namani the same in interviews all ways mess up then when you have a job you find yourself buying stuff your not sure you need @ yaasshat true could be worst for a start least were not homeless.

@OP Never lie on your resumes/apps, everyone does not do it, some get lucky but caught later. Modern HR is a research juggernaut and they find the truth sometimes after your hired then often fire you. Due to the information age once they have your name and SS number they can verify where you worked and how much you make background checks will reveal any legal issues you have had as well in the past. They also comb over your Facebook and social media if they are very sensitive about their public image. They also run plagiarism checks on cover letters and resumes too; its automatic as part of processing in most large corporations done by a computer who does not care; it wont judge you merely reject you. If they reject your initial application because you got caught lying on your resume or have a red flag in your background they often will not say so to prevent conflict; 'We have decided to consider other applicants.' If you got hired then they find out you lied or have a red flag it will be stated the reason of your termination. This is bad while (in USA) former employers legally can't tell new employers specifically why you were fired they have to answer the one question competent HR will always ask a prior employer. 'Is this person eligible to be rehired in your organization?' If it's no it hurts your chances but not a deal breaker depending on what you said on your application the reason you left was. Government jobs are not restricted by these laws and get all the juicy details and once you get caught lying once you are perma-red flagged for future applications sometimes forever. You can be off a month or so for start/end dates of employment as that's a mental mistake usually, adding on many months or a year or two is automatically caught by the computers that process applications and flagged suspect. If you have no experience and/or are introverted and can't elaborate in detail what you have done lying is way worse. It is far better to admit your inexperience and make the case of why working for that company specifically aligns with your career development and demonstrate passionate interest and determination. I have got jobs and the recruiter specifically said later there were more experienced candidates but chose me because of my attitude and professional demeanor. You also have to understand you don;t always get the exact job you went to college for and have to start at the bottom. It's called paying your dues and getting the experience that will qualify you for that dream job and allow you to do great if it's what you love to do. You also have to work outside your industry sometimes to eat/survive so don't be too picky, those jobs can open doors to better ones you never expected. I have had to hire and fire employees along my career path. Here is some good tips for job seekers. Keep or reconstruct an accurate log of your employment/organization history with their contact info before you need it in a secure place. Have starting and ending salary and start/end dates and reason for leaving too. Have the portion of your resume that describes each job pre-written to copy/paste when you can think clearly so you don't have to think of it later in a rush filling out tons of applications or writing resumes. The log is your toolbox to pick from what you need tailored for each job and can rapidly get paperwork done. Have this log printed, 2 extra printed resumes, SS card/legal IDs with you at the interview in case someone forgot their copy or they want you to fill out more paperwork. Look and be prepared it gets you good points. Sometimes they 'forget' their copy as a test to see how you handle it. Study the corp-speak version of conflict resolution as interviewers will ask what you might do in certain scenarios or want you to tell them a story about a past experience you had to resolve a conflict with a co-worker. The short answer: resolve it yourself first professionally if possible, only go to the manager if its a workplace rule/safety/productivity issue. If the conflict is with your manager and can't be resolved yourself do not go to their boss who may protect them and fire you for 'making trouble' or 'not fitting in'. You go to HR who has the power to fire even the CEO if there is sufficient merit. These rules vary some depending on the company procedures but most fall close to this. Read about the LEAN management model which is popular and emphasize being a 'team' player. Study a little about the companies you apply at; their mission statement and core values which is on their websites and public quarterly stock reporting announcements. Look them up int he news, are they the type of company you even want to work for? Are they known as shit shacks on glassdoor.com for instance? In the interview the trick is to present yourself as being compatible with them and they are key to your development as a professional whatever you are trying to be. They eat that shit up like candy and it shows you are taking an active interest in your career, a positive trait. It is also how you answer the 'Why do you want this job/want to work here?' Everyone wants a paycheck and cool sounding job so what specifically makes you so special over them. Education and experience lower the difficulty but are not golden tickets to win. One of my former bosses once told me this: I can train anyone to be a excellent (insert job), I can not train them to be a good employee. Ponder that...

I'm not saying I lied about my work history; type of personality in people they may want then yes. Off work I'll go back to being indifferent. My work history is nonexistent, unless employers actually consider babysitting and pet services real life experience (not in my opinion) But yes, I love the solid advice thank you for taking the time to post it here.