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Victor
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Why is it so hard to find a good job?
Why can't I find a good paying job that is right for me
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Andrea Leszczynski MPA, CCSP
Talent Development and Career Coaching
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New York, New York
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Andrea’s Answer
Hi Victor!
I think being young, you have many opportunities to experiment with different kinds of work to find the right fit for you. Take the time to look at what you enjoy, what you are good at, what you can see yourself putting the time in to learn a business / industry. Look at those industries – see what types of roles they are hiring for and see where you match up. The internet is your friend for this.
It is also a good idea to reach out to people who do the kind of work that you would like to do and ask where you can get your start. Much of the job search today is about speaking with people and developing relationships. Talk to family members – they may know people, who know people, etc.
If you attend college, meet with the career services department. They have a ton of information that can lead you in the right direction. They also work with companies who look for interns. Attend career fairs, talk to company representatives about what they offer and where you may fit. It really is down to relationships.
If you are simply submitting applications online without speaking to anyone that works there, you are competing with hundreds of other people who may or may not have more experience than you. Your application is selected by a software program called ATS – applicant tracking system – which looks for keywords. If those keywords are missing, your resume will go in the “junk pile”. This is why applying online is a challenge. It’s almost like gambling – hoping luck will be on your side.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Andrea
I think being young, you have many opportunities to experiment with different kinds of work to find the right fit for you. Take the time to look at what you enjoy, what you are good at, what you can see yourself putting the time in to learn a business / industry. Look at those industries – see what types of roles they are hiring for and see where you match up. The internet is your friend for this.
It is also a good idea to reach out to people who do the kind of work that you would like to do and ask where you can get your start. Much of the job search today is about speaking with people and developing relationships. Talk to family members – they may know people, who know people, etc.
If you attend college, meet with the career services department. They have a ton of information that can lead you in the right direction. They also work with companies who look for interns. Attend career fairs, talk to company representatives about what they offer and where you may fit. It really is down to relationships.
If you are simply submitting applications online without speaking to anyone that works there, you are competing with hundreds of other people who may or may not have more experience than you. Your application is selected by a software program called ATS – applicant tracking system – which looks for keywords. If those keywords are missing, your resume will go in the “junk pile”. This is why applying online is a challenge. It’s almost like gambling – hoping luck will be on your side.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Andrea
Mickael Rosenberg
Software Engineer
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Bellevue, Washington
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Mickael’s Answer
I think you answered your question yourself: " good paying job" --> paying is the key.
I know no company in the world that hire new graduates at high price. You will need to make your way up by working hard.
I know no company in the world that hire new graduates at high price. You will need to make your way up by working hard.
Diana Collins
Translator
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Dallas, Texas
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Diana’s Answer
Hi there,
It's not so hard to find a job, what it is hard is to find the job we would want to do or love. When we are new in the business we need to start working in other sectors for example if you are a lawyer you need to start working in a lawyers office as secretary, assistant, legal aid, etc. I know people who has a degree working as a taxi cab drivers or with Uber and the worst is that they don't do anything to look for a job in the field they chose to study. Nothing wrong with starting in a McDonalds or as a Uber cab driver, but we need to have a plan. We need to keep sending resumes, contacting companies, going to forums, sessions, events related to the field you want to enter. The right job will come to you once you have done the effort to look for it. Good luck!!
It's not so hard to find a job, what it is hard is to find the job we would want to do or love. When we are new in the business we need to start working in other sectors for example if you are a lawyer you need to start working in a lawyers office as secretary, assistant, legal aid, etc. I know people who has a degree working as a taxi cab drivers or with Uber and the worst is that they don't do anything to look for a job in the field they chose to study. Nothing wrong with starting in a McDonalds or as a Uber cab driver, but we need to have a plan. We need to keep sending resumes, contacting companies, going to forums, sessions, events related to the field you want to enter. The right job will come to you once you have done the effort to look for it. Good luck!!
Michael Torio
Consultant - Data Reporting & Analysis (HQ Finance)
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Victor,
One can have a good paying job, but not be happy in the position. It is best to do what you have a passion for ... don't go chasing after the dollar ... it will eventually come with time. Also, preparations are needed like a college education, technical training, work experience, etc.
When applying for a position, a checklist is good to go by:
- Research what the position entails
- Look at the job description and see where your background, skills, etc. matches what is required
- Research what the salary ranges are for the position
- Years of experience needed for the position
- Check out the company's website
- Check out the company's profile and job posting on www.linkedin.com, www.indeed.com and www.glassdoor.com
Hope this helps and good luck in your career search!
One can have a good paying job, but not be happy in the position. It is best to do what you have a passion for ... don't go chasing after the dollar ... it will eventually come with time. Also, preparations are needed like a college education, technical training, work experience, etc.
When applying for a position, a checklist is good to go by:
- Research what the position entails
- Look at the job description and see where your background, skills, etc. matches what is required
- Research what the salary ranges are for the position
- Years of experience needed for the position
- Check out the company's website
- Check out the company's profile and job posting on www.linkedin.com, www.indeed.com and www.glassdoor.com
Hope this helps and good luck in your career search!