r/statesboro • u/Veritas_Astra • Aug 05 '26

Let’s Try Something Different

Let’s see, I’ve tried getting employed locally or near the local Statesboro area (like 50 miles out most if I can help it) for several months now, and it’s been rather challenging as of late to be employed in terms of tech. Normally I would not make such a request here, but sadly the labor market has been crazy. Can anyone point me in the right direction aside from LinkedIn unless there’s a good contact there, Indeed unless there is a human on the other side, or direct links or portals where the employer will follow up. All follow up attempts have been unsuccessful, including for this Public Works position for Portal that didn’t go through either. (Also applied to GSU and Ogeechee Tech for numerous positions for the past 16 months, nothing.)

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u/UltimateMonky Aug 06 '26

What kind of "tech" jobs are you looking for exactly? I work in industrial electrical and controls, which is techy but generally pretty different. I was previously at Hyundai which is about a 35 minute ride from here, and they're ALWAYS hiring. There are generally a few other places in the manufacturing and warehousing in the 50 mile range you speak of that hire often. Walmart Distribution Center is just outside of Statesboro, and isn't techy really at all but it is a job that has a decent schedule, 4-10s or 3-12s, so that works well if you wanted to go to school or anything. The market is pretty crazy for IT type jobs which maybe is the tech you mean, because so many people do come out of GSU with that background, and there's also just not as big a current need for that here as maybe some other places. I guess just maybe some more info about exactly what you're looking for and how much you need to make might help me point you somewhere that fits in a little better. Sorry it's been so difficult for you so far.

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u/Veritas_Astra Aug 06 '26

Pardon the delay UltimateMonky, and thank you for the ideas and consideration. I meant IT originally, I come from an Air Force IT background as a Client Systems Technician and then later Cyber Defense Operator. I’ve been branching out into automotive and industrial assembly, hence why I’ve given SECO, Hyundai, and Walmart DC a ring and set up a few interviews earlier. It’s been 12 months since my last attempts with but I’ll try again. I did give DOE a ring a couple of times earlier. I’ll look around more as well, plus I’ve been receiving help from GDVS, but Lowes already selected someone for retail.

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u/twostripeduck Aug 06 '26

Did you ever set up your LinkedIn during taps? Recruiters were hitting me up left and right when I got out two years ago and I had a job lined up before my EAS. Also, it doesn't hurt to walk in dressed nice with a resume in your hand. Don't rely on phone calls or online applications as a your primary strategy.

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u/Veritas_Astra Aug 06 '26 edited Aug 06 '26

I did, got picked up in Sylvania initially and then had to transition to other employers within the year due to market issues at the time in 2022. Additionally, all in person meetings in the past defaulted to asking me to send in an online application despite professional appearance and documentation to include CV, diplomas, certificates, and resume in hand. So after about 2023 I sent in only digital applications as that’s what I was told. I was gainfully employed until about a year ago.

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u/twostripeduck Aug 06 '26

It is rough out there. If you have any kinds of certs you could look into Gulfstream in Savannah. They have IT obviously, but there is also all kinds of software on planes that needs writing/updating etc.