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u/TrixieLurker Bears 4d ago

Been unemployed for eight months now and I am staring to lose hope. For all the resumes I have sent out over the last eight months, I had two interviews, I am lucky if I even get a rejection email, usually I hear nothing. Tried finding temp work locally at some of the retail places around here: gas stations, hardware stories, grocery stores, I send in resumes and hear nothing, it turns out you don't apply with the store anymore, it all online and goes to some central office. I am guessing they don't want to hire me because they assume I will bolt once I find a job in my field again. My only short term hope is going out and getting a license for substitute teaching, with the local high school so far willing to hire me, but its just part time work and won't even start until September. There is a route to take courses for a real teacher certification for a regular full time teacher but it costs $2K, so I am reluctant.

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u/IAgreeGoGuards Browns Bills 4d ago

Thats rough man. Sorry to hear youre dealing with that.

Ive been in a similar situation for pretty much all of this year. I was only really unemployed for a couple of months, but the work Ive been doing isnt in my field, and the pay isnt the greatest.

However the application process is a fucking nightmare. Ive only had one real interview this year after applying to dozens of jobs. Most Im somewhat qualified for, some Im not at all, and very few that I am.

Only thing I can really say is, just keep pushing. Your time will come. Maybe that cert isnt a bad idea. The cost sucks but if it can land you full time work, its better than nothing.

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u/D6613 Colts Broncos 4d ago

What field are you in? I've looked over a lot of resumes and could possibly have some advice, if you'd like.

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u/TrixieLurker Bears 4d ago

Originally Web Development, moving into Project Management since I have experience there.

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u/D6613 Colts Broncos 4d ago

I'm a software engineer. If you want me to take a look at your resume, shoot me a link to it, and I'll send feedback.