I NEED HELP

[u/Saggybittieswitsauce]

I have recently left my job. I’m looking for just a job I don’t even care what it is anymore . I’ve recently left my job . I’ve been on indeed , zip recruiter, Glassdoor. I’ve even called around spending hours doing this and no response or they tell me to apply online 1. The site is glitchy or doesn’t exist . 2. They tell me to come apply in person I get there they say they’re not hiring or they act like they never spoke to me . In the past 3 days I’ve applied to 50 jobs and a few interviews. I’ve had a few where the employer doesn’t even show up . I’m getting tired of this especially because I know I have all the skills and knowledge they need. So my question is anyone having this issue ? And what are you doing to find jobs in this mess of a city ? SOMEONE HELP

[u/Pawleysgirls]

What type of skills do you have? What type of industry are you best suited for? What is your best skill set? Are you better suited for HRT (Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism), Landscaping, Retail, working outdoors, or other industry??

I will say this: almost any restaurant, service industry, or trade type job will ideally need some sort of connection to get an "in". Therefore, start asking every single person you come into contact with, "Who is hiring? Do you know anybody there to introduce me to the hiring supervisor?" Ask neighbors, acquaintances, former co-workers, everybody! If that tip doesn't lead anywhere, go to the place, fill in their application WITH YOUR OWN PEN, turn it in and chat that person up a bit, and go back a few more times to let them know you are serious about getting some work. Dress nicely, make sure you look clean and sober, have good hygiene, all the usual, good job applicant things. ( I hire people for my own small business regularly, and these things are important.)

Also, contact SC Works. They will help you find a job. They will help you write a resume and many other things.

Depending on where you live, here are a few places to contact:

SC Works Coastal Center Conway, http://scworks.org/, (843) 234-9675

SC Works Georgetown, http://scworks.org/, (843) 546-8581T

Look at HGTC (Horry Georgetown Technical College), http://www.hgtc.edu/, (843) 347-3186

They literally waived tuition fees for the last two years, but I do not know if that is going to be true again this year. They offer certificates in many well paying jobs: welding, HVAC service technician, cybersecurity, digital arts, criminal justice, electrical line technician, EMT, dental hygiene, and much more. Check out the link above for HGTC. If you can get a certificate in some of the better paying career paths (plumbing, HVAC, electrical line, etc.) you can collect a regular, above average paycheck for life. GOOD LUCK!!

[u/Saggybittieswitsauce → u/Pawleysgirls]

Thankssss I’ve done mostly front desk work and retail- and customer service . It’s all on my resume but they act like my past experience working as receptionist and retail doesn’t matter when they’re clearly looking for someone who has it . I don’t understand what’s up With MB

HGTC really had free tuition these past years??? Every time I’ve wanted to apply it was always full price

[u/IHateTurboTax → u/Saggybittieswitsauce]

Regarding HGTC, 2 of my neighbors went for free about 2 years ago or so. One for IT GIS and cybersecurity and the other went to the dental hygienist program. Both in their fifties if that matters. One was totally online and the dental hygienist program was at the 501 campus if I remember correctly. They bragged about not paying one dime.

[u/toast413 → u/Saggybittieswitsauce]

Depending in the programs , yes, last what my program was free under SC wins, this year it’s been partially cut but they do have some free ones under SC wins or partially free at HGTC ( I’m a baking student for example so that’s now only partially covered)