Hey guys, I need help. My fiancé and I are moving in early November, and I need a steady hourly job. Since April, I’ve been job hunting while working part-time in insurance, but I can’t pass my certification exam so I haven't been able to work. I have been applying multiple times a day since then, but most responses are for risky commission or license-required insurance roles. Even when I meet qualifications, I’m told I lack experience. I really need something stable soon—any suggestions?

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Try a different industry. I tried insurance once and it definitely wasn't for me. I couldn't pass the test for the life of me. What do you enjoy doing? Start with that. Hospitality and customer service is always hiring. Someone with insurance background would also be great at maybe a medical insurance billing career. Something to look into.

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I've applied to a bunch of different customer service jobs and I've also tried to look at medical insurance billing but they want you to have 3+ years of experience. I've only been working since July 2023.

Customer service would be my go-to as well. It would be a great thing to get experience in and highly transferable to a lot of different industries.

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Yes I have called to follow up and they just tell me they haven’t gotten to my application yet but will let me know soon but never get back to me. :(

Hang in there—that sounds stressful. Have you tried checking local credit unions, call centers, or retail management trainee roles? They usually hire fast and don’t need special licenses.

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Yes I have tried those as well they ether tell me I don’t have enough experience or that they moved on with another applicant.

I would start with customer service job in this situation and probably make my way up.

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Ive applies to customer service jobs everywhere they still ghost me or move on with someone else.

I'd look for a bank teller job, receptionist, library, cleaning, hotels, buccees, Kroger and goodwills. Have you checked at clinics? Why not look into the Energy Industry?

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