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Becca
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Why is it difficult to get employed?
What level of education must I attain before I can get employed?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Becca !
Thanks for reaching out for advice and I am sorry to know that you are having a situation with being unable to find a job. We have all gone through some period in which we have found that we don't obtain an interview or get the job. There are so many factors involved in this and it's not your fault, so don't feel bad.
The first suggestion that I have is to apply for jobs that you are 100% qualified for. When you submit an application and/or a resume for a job, there may be many, many other people doing the same, so the employer receives so many applications and has to use an elimination system to narrow down the potential interviews they will have. Some of the categories that are used in giving priority to some candidates are work history and experiences, skills and education and training. The employer will choose people to interview and ultimately hire that have a resume that fits the job. Sometimes it's just personal preferences that the employer has, so this is no fault of your own.
Why it is difficult to get employed is way too general, also. You will help by narrowing down what type of work you are seeking, how many jobs you apply for - the more you apply for the better your chances. It has also recently been known to me that there are many fake jobs listed on employment websites. Fake in the respect that they could be real jobs but not being hired for at the time. Some employers place many employment notices to gather resumes for the future or to make their company look like they have a lot of openings and are busy. It's nothing to take personally because one never knows the exact intent of an employment notice.
My advice to you for possible results would be to evaluate what positions you are qualified for and that includes education. Most job notices state what they expect for education from their applicants, so do not apply for a job unless you have the required degree the employer is expecting. Your situation is not to be generalized, so visiting a free career counselor, your guidance counselor or college Career Center may help greatly to focus on your particular situation. Also, keep in mind that college is not for the purpose to guarantee employment. It adds to your qualifications, but a person should go to college to prepare for a specific field of work and if they like being a student. There really is no magic answer as to how you can be assured of a position. We all have to try and try again. But never give up. Continue applying for jobs and you will see that eventually you will obtain one. Experience and education come to people at different times in their lives, so strive to gain as much as you can for your own personal development as well as gaining more skills and knowledge.
I hope that things improve for you soon and I wish you all the best moving forward !
Thanks for reaching out for advice and I am sorry to know that you are having a situation with being unable to find a job. We have all gone through some period in which we have found that we don't obtain an interview or get the job. There are so many factors involved in this and it's not your fault, so don't feel bad.
The first suggestion that I have is to apply for jobs that you are 100% qualified for. When you submit an application and/or a resume for a job, there may be many, many other people doing the same, so the employer receives so many applications and has to use an elimination system to narrow down the potential interviews they will have. Some of the categories that are used in giving priority to some candidates are work history and experiences, skills and education and training. The employer will choose people to interview and ultimately hire that have a resume that fits the job. Sometimes it's just personal preferences that the employer has, so this is no fault of your own.
Why it is difficult to get employed is way too general, also. You will help by narrowing down what type of work you are seeking, how many jobs you apply for - the more you apply for the better your chances. It has also recently been known to me that there are many fake jobs listed on employment websites. Fake in the respect that they could be real jobs but not being hired for at the time. Some employers place many employment notices to gather resumes for the future or to make their company look like they have a lot of openings and are busy. It's nothing to take personally because one never knows the exact intent of an employment notice.
My advice to you for possible results would be to evaluate what positions you are qualified for and that includes education. Most job notices state what they expect for education from their applicants, so do not apply for a job unless you have the required degree the employer is expecting. Your situation is not to be generalized, so visiting a free career counselor, your guidance counselor or college Career Center may help greatly to focus on your particular situation. Also, keep in mind that college is not for the purpose to guarantee employment. It adds to your qualifications, but a person should go to college to prepare for a specific field of work and if they like being a student. There really is no magic answer as to how you can be assured of a position. We all have to try and try again. But never give up. Continue applying for jobs and you will see that eventually you will obtain one. Experience and education come to people at different times in their lives, so strive to gain as much as you can for your own personal development as well as gaining more skills and knowledge.
I hope that things improve for you soon and I wish you all the best moving forward !
James White
Work-Based Learning and Business Instructor
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James’s Answer
There are many factors that impact employment opportunities differently depending on the discipline, industry, region and economic factors.
The complexity increases with all the differences between companies and prospective employees.
Being more aware about your own "Why?"may help you narrow your focus.
The complexity increases with all the differences between companies and prospective employees.
Being more aware about your own "Why?"may help you narrow your focus.