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Looking for a new job but curious if I should wait to apply. Currently 38+wks pregnant and unemployed with a 2.5yo, eager to get paid work. Upskilled + kept busy during pregnancy to stay sharp. For e… more

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Hey Guys!

I've never posted on here before. I just wanted to ask for some non-generic job-hunting advice.

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I think I am going to update my resume with Ghostbuster on my experience section! Under Skills, I am adding Proton Pack!

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2+ years I have been unemployed and without a job. As of yesterday I have received an offer letter that I have accepted. I know a lot of people cannot be blessed as I am to lean on family during this … more

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What is everyone doing to stay optimistic? Asking for a few hundred thousand friends…

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Should I not be applying to jobs I don't really have the "experience" or "qualify" for?
These are jobs I am interested in and think I would be a great fit, but when I go to rea… more

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I’m curious, is it just me or does this happen to others: I feel like I’m going around in circles trying to figure out my next career path. I even have interviews where I get an offer but question whether I shoul… more

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Heard back on indeed 3 weeks ago from job I applied for, saying they want to interview me but going through first round of applicants first and keep in touch. Messaged them 11 days ago that I am still… more

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I am in Interior Design field. Graduated BFA Dec 2009. Now unemployed. Told by recruiters my portfolio is too jr compared to my resume b/c there were no titles or complete projects. Unlucky & not … more

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I’ve been unemployed for 5 months now applying for tons of jobs. I have finally been offered 4 interviews in one week. I’m not sure what has changed but I’m so thrilled and grateful. Hopefully I will … more

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If you might have a serious illness and don’t know if you’ll survive, but you still need a job, would you continue applying for jobs and not feel bad knowing you might not be there long term, or as lo… more

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This is really depressing and frustrating!

I have been unemployed since March 2023 (1 year) and applied for thousands of jobs on indeed, glassdoor, linkedin and other websites, but can't get a single job offer!
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Is anyone else seeing more scammers than legitimate jobs? Take about time wasters. What are you doing to identify and stay safe? Just curious. Keep fighting.

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If you have used the app, Instawork, what was your experience with it?

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I am officially suspending my campaign for employment as it appears there is no clear path to victory!


Just kidding! As Churchill once said in a speech "Never give up"!

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Why do some jobs require a driver's license? There are other verified forms of ID, and when it's an in-office job and not one that requires traveling to work sites or to meet with clients, I d… more

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Please do not post jobs in this bowl.

Please also be cautious if anyone posts an opportunity. Report them. Scammers are out there.

Thanks.

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So, has anybody had to do a "virtual" interview yet? I had a series of questions then had 3 minutes to record my answer, followed by a battery of "games" which were totally bizarr… more

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Already got 3 rejection emails before 10 am today 🙄😵‍💫🫠

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What profession are you in and how long have you been unemployed? Marketing at a tech start up / 5months.

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Some people on this app: “I’ve been unemployed and searching for a job since January! 😭”

Me, who’s been unemployed since Jan of last year aside from working part time in retail this past holiday season for pocket… more

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I’m desperate now…yay…

Unemployment runs out in a few weeks. I’ve applied for over 4000 jobs, I’ve had a total of 6 interviews since November.
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So I have been looking for work in Game Design and Development for a while but those opportunities are rare and regularly not available and those that are often pay poorly and take full advantage of your personal… more

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Anyone with coping strategies for what seems to be a forever & neverending search for our next source of income?

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I’m jumping, this is so depressing. I’ve done countless assessments, countless interviews (most I made it to the final stage) but the rejections keep pouring in. I’ve been looking for a year now.

Damn I even had … more

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What do you think when you apply for a position. Interview for the position. Get no response from follow up emails from the recruiter. Then, out of thin air, the recruiter sends an email asking for yo… more

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Two weeks after entering the category of "long term unemployed" (six to nine months) I finally got a job. I think. No offer letter yet. But after so many months of keeping myself going I am … more

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Is it helpful to message the recruiter in LinkedIn after submitting your application? Or is it in poor taste?

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I've applied for a job back on November 2023 but no offer yet. I was updated mid January about it being on hold still. Although, not sure how long will they continue this for?

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