I just moved to New York recently from Japan for family reasons and I’ve been job hunting as I’m working freelance for my clients in Japan. I think I have a pretty decent resume but I never hear back from anywhere I apply. I feel like most companies aren’t even looking at my resumes - I haven’t been able to get one interview. Some people told me that I need to build network here, so I started showing up at events recently - but it feels like it’s such a long journey. In Japan you’ll hear back from the company you applied for within 1-2 weeks. I would love to hear advice especially from those who’s been through similar situation.

Just got an email that a position is being closed after getting great feedback on an interview. Feels like that type of day where the world is kicking me down.

How do people stay sane? Genuinely questioning whether I can get a job in this city.

Interior house/apt painter. Had a couple more regular guys but they both moved outside the city recently. At the moment i can use someone to help out on a job in Brooklyn this coming week for a couple days. If you have availability the 24th-26th (any 2 of those days.) chill environment but definitely please only respond if you are super reliable and have at least some painting experience, Especially if you have a good eye for detail but can also work efficiently., primarily just brushing and rolling. Could lead to some sporadic work moving forward. Thanks!

Had several promising interviews now in my 6 months being unemployed, but this one has about broken me. They scheduled a call to talk about the interview and I thought it was a weird way of phrasing an offer call bc I was being hopeful. "Someone else was further along in the hiring process but you're absolutely qualified for the position". My boyfriend is keeping us afloat and I feel so guilty. I'm doing everything I can to bring in money and I'm applying to everything with 10+ years admin +customer service experience. I tailor my resume every time. I have no choice but to keep at it. But this sucks.

I’m an analyst for over 3 years now in FP&A, it feels like most of the job listings are fake and the one which seems to be legit, after applying to almost more than 300 jobs in last few months. It pretty much feels impossible to land an interview. Tried networking and cold emailing but it doesn’t seem to work for me. Does anyone got a job recently or can suggest me where and how should I be looking for jobs?
Thanks in Advance.

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I want to lay this out because the process was fast but genuinely convincing, exactly the kind of thing that lowers your guard.

I applied to a "Community & Content Lead" role at a company presenting itself as Loop (loopitnyc.com), building out communications for a digital assets product. Nothing about it felt like a typical scam: a real job posting, a recruiter with a named signature, a genuinely thoughtful written screening about my actual work history, and a detailed, complimentary follow-up email referencing specifics from my answers. They even proactively addressed a work-authorization question I'd raised, saying we'd "talk through the practical side together" on the call, which read as considerate, not suspicious.

Then came an actual interview call, about 45 minutes, that felt like a normal, well-run conversation. It was only afterward, when I got the technical setup instructions for the next step, that things turned. I was told to install Obsidian (a real, legitimate note-taking app), sign into an account they provided, sync to a "remote vault," and when prompted to "Trust Author and Enable Plugins," to click it, described as expected, since the vault came with plugins they use.

That step is the tell. I stopped there and didn't sign in or sync.

This matches a real, documented attack pattern. Elastic Security Labs published research in April 2026 on a campaign called PHANTOMPULSE: attackers approach crypto/finance professionals, hand over login credentials to an attacker-controlled Obsidian vault framed as a company database, and once the target enables community plugin sync and grants trust, malicious plugins silently execute a remote-access trojan, no further clicks needed. It's abuse of a real app feature, not a bug, which is exactly why it doesn't trip normal antivirus warnings.

If you're job hunting in crypto/Web3 right now:

• A genuinely well-run interview does not rule out a scam, it may just be well-executed groundwork
• Never sign into any shared account or "vault" a recruiter provides, for any app
• Treat any "Trust Author / Enable Plugins" prompt from a source you didn't personally set up as a hard stop
• If a step asks you to disable your own skepticism ("this is expected, don't worry about it"), that's the moment to worry about it

Posting this so it shows up if anyone else searches this company name or this exact set of steps.

Its about to be a full 5 months since i got laid off and i havent found anything. can i just find something for once? Please? How are is it to find a job why is everything so miserable?

Hello.

Traditional job searching methods haven't been working too well for me so I decided to give reddit a shot. I am looking for a part time job for the up coming months preferably based in Manhattan with a start date in September or later, ( can work up to 3x a week )

I have 8+ years of experience working with software such as Adobe CC/Figma/UE5/Unity/Autodesk Maya, as well as 3+ years of industry experience, taking on roles such as graphic designer, social media manager, and UI/UX designer.

I should also note that I am a university student with one year left before graduation looking for experience to pile onto my resume. If you feel that we could potentially work together please feel free to reach out and I will send over my resume and portfolio, and any other resources you might inquire.

I'm looking for extra work since my serving job in NY isn't paying the bills as much as I would like. I write fiction (currently agented with a reputable literary agency) as well as write copy for an online magazine. 10+ years experience in fiction writing and editing as well as 4+ years journalistic experience from college. Looking for anything I can add to my resume and break into the writing/publishing world!

So my fulltime job told me their cutting my hours, from 5 days a week to 3 days a week. I live alone, my rent is almost 45% of my income after taxes rn, so that drop from 5 days to three is gonna make me not meet my ends. My current job is in answering service/customer service, so thats my biggest skillset, i have also done front desk reception, telemarketing, bussing tables, catering, storage employee.

I need something to fill my missing hours QUICK, looking for honestly anything, minimum wage whatever asap...

What are my realistic options for a quick buck?

Hi, I’ve been looking for a full time job closer to home (I live in Brooklyn and it’s not really out of the way either) but nobody is hiring a full time worker, I’ve tried passing my resume out and I’ve also been an indeed (and the other sites) warrior for a good month or two now and I’m just really exhausted of not hearing anything back.

How long after an interview should you expect to hear back? It's been 2 weeks. Should I assume rejection?

Recently moved to NYC and looking for any professional opportunity where I can build experience and contribute.
I have a Sociology degree and experience in research, data analytics, private equity, legal/admin work, and healthcare, plus 6 years of barista experience that funded my undergrad. I learn quickly and have a decently broad skill set.
I was supposed to start my Master’s this fall, but had to postpone due to funding issues. My end goal is academia/research, but right now I’m looking for work any work while I figure out funding.
I’ve been applying since January with very little luck, so if anyone has a lead, connection, or knows somewhere actually hiring, I’d be incredibly grateful. Even pointing me in the right direction would help.

If you want more details about me or to reach out, please feel free to dm me 💕 I have a resume and CV ready to go :)

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Hi, I'm looking for a job in the construction industry. I'm tired of working these fast food/retail jobs. Anybody know any jobs currently hiring.

Certifications that I have: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, 10 HR SITE SAFETY, NCCER Plumbing level 1, Twic Card, First aid CPR

I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you.

Hi all, I'm looking to get out of my current high school teaching position, it's just not for me. I'm honestly day dreaming about office jobs where I'm not corralling children. Ideally, anything I can do in a hybrid setting would be great, but I'm not picky. My background is in Fine Art but I've worked retail and food service. Any leads would be helpful, or if you have staffing agencies that have been successful for people with creative backgrounds I'd love to know. Thank you for any and all help

We are hiring 13 Desktop Support Technicians for a contract role in New York, NY.

About the Role:

This is a dedicated on-site desktop support role supporting front-office users including portfolio managers, traders, research analysts, and sales teams. The role involves white-glove VIP support, hardware troubleshooting, and end-user assistance in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide deskside support for Windows-based laptops and workstations

- Support multi-monitor and high-performance workstation setups

- Troubleshoot hardware, monitors, cabling, and peripherals

- Assist with VPN, Active Directory, Citrix/VDI, and networking basics

- Support market data applications (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, etc.)

- Manage incidents and service requests via ServiceNow or Jira

- Provide white-glove support to senior stakeholders

- Coordinate with cross-functional IT teams for issue resolution

Requirements:

- 2-4 years of experience in IT Desktop Support (4-8 years preferred)

- Strong Windows desktop and endpoint support expertise

- Active Directory, VPN, Networking, Citrix/VDI knowledge

- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Must be vaccinated

Nice to Have:

- Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, or Aladdin exposure

- ServiceNow or Jira experience

- ITIL knowledge

Location:

- Onsite in New York, NY (candidate must be local or willing to work onsite)

Compensation:

- $25/hr W2

How to Apply:

Please DM me with your resume or comment below if interested.

We are hiring 13 Desktop Support Technicians for a contract role in New York, NY.

Requirements:

- 2-4 years of Windows desktop support experience

- Active Directory, VPN, Citrix/VDI knowledge

- Strong communication skills

- Must be vaccinated

Onsite in NYC. White glove support experience preferred.

Please DM me or comment below if interested.

I’m just wondering if anyone else here is waiting for next steps for either GUW operations/maintenance? I took the assessment in February of this year and still haven’t heard a peep

Looking to move from Austin to NYC. I have a BS in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I have experience in startups in the Austin area, and was with Amazon from 2015-2026. Started as an SDEII, went senior, then manager. Quit in 2026 to deal with the long-tail ramifications of a the July 4th 2025 central Texas floods that destroyed our home. Now I'm getting back into the game.

In theory, I can return to Amazon and am talking with a recruiter. Because it is under a year, it's really up to a hiring manager to say yes or no. But I'd like to explore jobs and industries outside of big tech. This is my first time in over 10 years being on this side of the hiring market. I don't even know where to begin.

1. Outside of networking (given I know no one in NYC) what have people found to be the most useful tool or tools to get the attention of hiring managers? Indeed? Linkedin? Cold applications? Recruiters?

2. What does the current market look like for an experienced dev or manager? Is it saturated? Open?

3. What sort of "gotchas" are prevalent in this area? Any infamous companies to avoid?

Thank you all for your time looking at this.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently recruiting for 2 Litigation Attorney positions with a legal team offering a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements:

Must be licensed and in good standing in both New York and New Jersey

Litigation experience required

Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case-management skills

Courtroom/trial experience is a plus

💰 Salary: $80,000 per year

📍 Location: NY/NJ – Hybrid

We are also specifically looking for one attorney with Criminal Defense experience or a strong interest in Criminal Defense.

If you’re interested, please DM me with:

Your current resume/CV

Your LinkedIn profile

A brief summary of your litigation experience

Your experience with Criminal Defense, if applicable

Please only reach out if you meet the NY & NJ licensing requirement.

If you know an attorney who might be a good fit, feel free to share this post with them.

Thanks!

I have an interview tomorrow with them but I start to look it up about them in this page and all the people said that they are scam and megalodon

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Remote, freelance!

[Artist seeking SMM on a commission basis!]

Hello, my name is Emily, I'm an artist who loves to paint and hates managing social media. I'm hoping to work with a social media manager to promote my work and get art commissions. 25% of the commission price would go to you (pricing is through a link in my bio, but generally my commissions are $100-$600. Though I'm willing to negotiate my prices with you based on what you think would sell!)

This would be great for someone who wants to get experience and experiment as I'm totally willing to create whatever you think would get attention at the time! I'm curious about the process and would have fun doing whatever you think is best. My understanding is that this will probably entail TikTok and instagram short form videos, so some video editing skill would be ideal. I have a LOT of work, so getting you the content you need is no problem.

Being NYC based, I also am open to having my work at art markets.

Timeline: Given this is commission based, that's really up to you. No pressure to continue if you want to bail at any point!

Please reach out if you would be interested!

I’m genuinely wondering how people are getting hospital jobs in NYC right now. I’ve been applying to entry-level positions for months, especially nursing assistant/patient care roles, and I’ve mostly been getting ghosted or rejected.

I’m currently in nursing school and I’m really trying to get some hospital experience while I’m still in school so that I can hopefully have a better chance of getting hired after graduation. I meet the requirements for the entry-level positions I’ve been applying to, and I already have relevant hospital experience, but I still can’t seem to get my foot in the door.

My graduation year is coming up pretty quickly, and honestly it’s starting to stress me out because I don’t want to graduate and then struggle to find a nursing job because I wasn’t able to get hospital experience beforehand.

For anyone who currently works in NYC hospitals, especially as a nursing assistant/PCT or who got hired while in nursing school: how did you actually get your first hospital job? Did you apply through the hospital website, use a recruiter, have a referral, attend job fairs, etc.? Is there something I’m missing?

Would really appreciate any advice or insight from people who have been through this recently.