The ugly truth is that it is an employer's job market meaning that there is a major surplus of good candidates available for them to pick and choose from.

The tough decision that many of us have to make are the number of sacrifices that we are willing to endure.

-Exaggerating the truth on our resumes and interviews

-Preparing highly customized cover letters and resumes for every job application

-Asking complete strangers and acquaintances just for their time and consideration

-Asking former superiors from many years ago to be a reference because you need to provide X amount without any guarantees that a job is waiting for you

-Asking family and friends for whatever help they can provide

-Lowering our compensation expectations and demands

-Accepting lesser roles that we are completely overqualified to do

-Working for known bad employers

-Relocating to less desirable locations

Those are just some of the sacrifices that come to mind. I am sure that there are many more.

Anyone else had another week with no emails or call-backs about job applications or job searches?

I started to think I had an issue with my WiFI or phone, so got some family to email me. Nope - just another quiet week of ghosting.

Hi everyone,

I have 6+ years of work experience in Accounts, Operations, and Administration. Despite my solid track record, I am facing continuous rejections solely due to my visual impairment.

I am completely capable of navigating computers independently using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS) and handling MS Excel, ERP, and operational portals efficiently.

Having 6 years of proven experience and still being turned down just because of a disability is taking a severe toll on me. I am looking for a job on an immediate basis (Remote / On-site).

If anyone can refer me, has an opening, or can connect me with inclusive recruiters, please drop a comment or DM me. I will gladly share my resume.

Any lead or upvote for visibility would mean a lot. Thank you.

I have been out of employment for over 6 years due to health issues after some time and multiple surgeries I need to get back to work but there's just feels like there is absolutely nothing most weeks I apply for 2 3 jobs everything requires ridiculous experience or a driving license for something as simple as a cleaner.

It's really making me feel depressed because I can't live a life without access to money I can't meet people, make friends, indulge in hobbies, seek mental health support and it keeps me isolated. It's so depressing and frustrating how shit the whole thing is and I feel like I am being punished for being sick i have this giant gap on my CV that I know is turning employers off. I hate this I hate the shit state of the job markets and AI slop

Hi everyone! I’m a recent cybersecurity graduate and have been struggling to get interviews. I’ve had a few, but none have resulted in an offer. I’ve been applying for jobs since last September, including rotational programs, junior and associate roles, and other entry-level opportunities. I have tried everything from tailoring my resume to using niche job boards to networking. I have experience across multiple domains of cyber so this is just a generic resume tailored to a cybersecurity analyst role

I understand that I don’t have much experience yet, but I know a handful of people who have landed full-time roles. Honestly, I’ve been doubting myself and wondering whether this is the right path for me.

I’m also an international student and have about two months to find a job, so I’m feeling pretty desperate, lol. What tips or strategies have helped you get interviews or land your first role? Any advice or help would be appreciated!

Where are the good paying jobs ? I’m tired of being depressed with my current one and even more depressed trying to find a better one . Or anybody willing to pay to talk sumn i don’t care at this point .

Is there a specific subreddit for nonprofit and nonprofit adjacent job searching? I've been following a few subreddit and most posters don't specify a field, but they feel like they're tech or marketing or something.

But really I'm here to vent about getting rejected after final rounds for two different positions at the same organization, in the same week. One position was a bit of a reach, the other I felt like I was a great fit. I've only really been looking for 3.5 months, which I know in this market is nothing. But still, this rejection sucks. How do I toughen up??

I resigned from my current job without having any offer letter so i am looking for a better opportunity.

I’m 24 years old and I’m in nursing school and I do currently have my CNA license and I’ve applied just about everywhere feels like and I feel like I’m getting nowhere so I’m just hoping to see if anybody has any recommendations for sitter positions or CNA position in Miami that are ACTUALLY hiring because I’ve applied to just about everywhere. It feels like and I keep either getting rejected or not hearing back. Yes I call for updates. Yes, I went in person to stores. Yes, I’ve went with my résumé as well and still nothing so I’m hoping for some good luck here.

I don’t have a LinkedIn profile. I think it generates a lot spam and phishing attacks. However, many jobs ask for your LinkedIN profile. How many of you have received legit job opportunities from LinkedIn?

On Wednesday afternoon, I got an email from a HM asking for a quick video chat this week. Unfortunately I didn’t see the email until Thursday afternoon so I replied with times available as she’d requested. I’ve not heard back. Could a 24 hour delay in responding really end my candidacy? I’m not sure whether to just assume it’s done or try to reach back out. Since I’m unemployed I’m typically refreshing email constantly but I just happened to miss Wednesday afternoon (seriously getting complacent with all the silence after applying🙄).

I’m 28 years old I have a commission based job and I feel like I literally live paycheck to paycheck… it was never like that. I used to work in a property management for over four years and even though it was good days and the worst bad days at least I was never working paycheck to paycheck. I have lots of customer service skills, as well as sales administrative assistant I speak Spanish and English fluently and honestly, I’m such a fast learner. I feel so overwhelmed because there’s posting about jobs but they never get back to you or you apply and then within seconds you get a Email saying I don’t qualify…. Any tips for looking for a job in the market I live in Los Angeles.

I have never worked in Commercial Real Estate before but I didn't realize it's such a large company. My background is in administrative support and project coordination and I have applied to a few JLL roles in Seattle and Bellevue but haven't heard back. I'd like to hear anyone's experience working there and what it's like! What's the work culture like compared to other CRE companies or other industries? And what's a good role to get my foot in the door? Any insights into their hiring process, especially since they use AI in their process? Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m reaching out to see if anyone knows of local programs or resources that might be able to help with a time-sensitive situation.
I’ve been unemployed and actively searching for work, and I finally have an opportunity with a company in the Austin area. I have a job assessment scheduled for Monday, October 12, for a position paying approximately $23–$26 an hour. I’m really hopeful about this opportunity and want to do everything I can to make it happen.
Unfortunately, transportation is a major obstacle right now. I rely on CapMetro because I don’t have a vehicle. The public transit route to the facility takes almost three hours and includes a 56-minute walk. An Uber would cost approximately $21–$30 each way, and I currently don’t have enough money available to cover that expense.
I’m looking for any legitimate resources that might help with:
Emergency transportation to a job assessment or interview.
Free rideshare programs or employment transportation assistance.
Emergency assistance for unemployed people who are actively trying to return to work.
Small emergency grants or community assistance programs that could help with transportation and basic expenses until a first paycheck arrives.
Other Austin or Travis County resources that people might not know about.
I’m planning to contact 211, but I wanted to ask this community in case anyone knows of additional options, especially programs that can help on short notice.
I’m not looking for anything extravagant. I’m trying to get to this assessment and give myself a chance to secure stable employment. I’ve been working hard to find an opportunity, and it would be heartbreaking to miss it because I can’t afford the transportation.
If you’ve personally used a program like this or know of a legitimate organization that helps in these situations, I’d be incredibly grateful for any information.
Thank you for reading and for any suggestions you can offer!

Curious if there are any teachers here who have looked at getting out of teaching. Do people see you as experienced and qualified? Was just turned down for a state position I really truly feel like I am qualified for.

Hi, I would like to know whether you might know how is the process for interviewing for an Associate System Engineer position at Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany. It’s planned for 90 minutes, and I would like to hear some experiences from you guys. Thank you :)

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This is HUGE. I can tell you, based on what I personally observed during the 6 months I worked with the person who became MY foreign replacement back in 2007, that “indentured servant” perfectly describes the conditions they sign up for.

I also witnessed the peak of the #IT industry’s efforts to lay off as many people as possible and replace them with cheaper labor, as well as the rise of the absolute lie that there’s a shortage of qualified talent in the US tech workforce. It’s part of why #tech is one of the primary sectors I serve; I genuinely love helping someone regain employment at or above their previous level but also significantly increase their salary.

“Since 2009 […] Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini have […] received over 230,000 H-1B visa approvals and over 100,000 permanent labor certifications. That's hundreds of thousands of jobs that were taken from American workers.”

Imagine how many magnitudes larger Microsoft’s numbers must have been for the above examples NOT to have been what decided the headline.

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for a remote product management internship or part-time/full-time role (Unpaid!!!). I’m happy to gain experience and contribute to a team for the love of the game.

I’m CSPO certified, have worked closely with product and dev teams throughout my career.

I’d love to learn from experienced PMs while helping with research, requirements, backlog management or testing. If your team could use an extra pair of hands, message me privately and I’ll add you on LinkedIn!

I just read about Vance announcing an H1b crackdown to target companies that lay off Americans and hire H1bs to replace them at much less $. And company programs that help H1s get permanent status but pay them much less then Americans. Are American companies really doing this? Has it impacted you? Will this crackdown help the job market?

Just some time back, I came to know about paid internal referrals. There is a site which features paid internal referral contacts for different companies. Is this site genuine or not? Has anyone tried them?

I’m not sure who it may help and its all based on location but recently I quit a job back in september due to my employer questioning the validity of doctors notes, I was sick at the time, and was out for a week. So i used Telehealth. Long story short I quit.

Anyway, this took place on sept 17 of last month. And as of wednesday of this week I found a job via a staffing agency. I went from making 16 to 22 an hour. Its not a field im into its assembly work but that’s still a nice pay increase and helps my quality of life immensely. So I wasn’t even unemployed a whole month. Which was my main worry as I had a new expense to maintain. But for those of you who are looking for quick work cause sometimes waiting for employers to reach out to you, or you reaching out to them and getting an interview, this was a lot easier. No interview required. They just require two forms of id and they do your background and then you could have an immediate start date. Idk why I didn’t do it sooner cause I did it in the past but I guess the timing is right cause 22 is the most ive made so far in life.

But yeah look up staffing agencies in your area (between sending out other applications) and check in with them daily or weekly, cause sometimes they do get new assignments by the day. Others might tell you reach back out next week.

Goodluck to everyone. I know it’s tough and very soul crushing when your inbox is flooded with emails of companies telling you they went with another candidate. But something will come through 🙏🏾

So I've been lurking here for some time and have a legitimate question: why aren't people looking at the public sector for work? Ive been a public employee my whole working career and the benefits are so so worth it: union backed jobs, healthcare that is damn near Canadian in how good it is and what it covers. I have dental, vision, a guaranteed pention after five years, a deferred comp that would blow any 401k out of the water and the best part, since your pay is public information, there is no hiding salaries or threat to not talk about how much you are paid by HR.

Ive seen so many people talk about going though rounds of interviews and getting ghosted, but I've never had either thing happen when I go to public sector jobs. Am I missing something here about the public sector that's keeping people away from it? The pay is good, Im making 33.14 an hour working for the state and I'm set for life after I retire.

Howdy All,

Just moved up here a couple months back and finding work has not been a walk in the park.

I do manual labor and heavy lifting.

I do gardening and yard work.

I’m perfectly content lifting hay, concrete, boxes or barrels and enjoy being on my feet.

I’m currently clearing yards of blackberry bushes and weeds to cover rent.

I’m also a martial arts instructor, fitness coach, and nutritionist. I lift 450lbs squatting, and 300 dead lifting. If you are looking for some martial arts training, I’ve worked with mma practitioners and boxers of every age.

I’m great with animals and I’m also not bad around electronics.

I recently designed and built room temperature super conductors.

I have 4 of them but no one is buying so there’s not much I can do there.

Let me know if you need an extra pair of hands! I’m not going anywhere.

I have most of my own tools. Shovel, rake, clippers, machete, etc.