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Posted 9/22/2014 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
I've been applying for permenant jobs now for a few months. I haven't even gotten one interview. I'm getting a bit discourage because I feel like my resume is going into a black hole. To top it off, I'm not getting a lot of calls for temp jobs which is really upsetting because I rely on it, in the interim, to pay my bills.

I sometimes feel like 'what's the use' although I still send out my resumes. I went to my psychiatrist today and he told me that it usually takes 6 mos to a year to get a job. He also said that I needed to change my negative mindset and that I never know when my luck will change. I know that it true, but I'm just impatient for my luck to change now. Being patient has always been hard for me, so maybe I need to look at this as a lesson in it.

Anyway, I've been going through the whole depression battle. I got a prescription change for Wellbutrin. However, my doc thinks that medication isn't the key for me because I really haven't had good luck with it in the past. He more advocates therapy and exercise as a way to regulate my mood. I though want to explore all avenues, including medication, before I call it quits.

Anyway, thanks for listening.
Posted 9/22/2014 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
One thing that has worked for me is a suggestion of my therapist. Close eyes, breathe in then out a few times, and then image the phone ringing, and ringing, and interviews coming in, and then offers.

Whenever I get frantic and down, that really helps me. It is so incredibly hard for us specialists to get a full-time job. And, the longer we are out, the more stressful it is.

I understand.
Posted 9/22/2014 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
I like your therapist suggestion and am going to use it when I get stressed. I'm thinking of going to a job fair, maybe that will help. I don't know, but anything is worth a try.

How is your job search going? Sorry, haven't been on here in a while so I don't know too much of what is going on with everyone.
Posted 9/23/2014 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
sending healing thoughts to you guys.

been on disability 13 yrs. is there hope for me??? i have skills and was an extremely hard worker and worked for multi-national companies. i have much in terms of diversity which is good........but i have been out too long and medically i would be deemed too expletive.
Posted 9/23/2014 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
HI JB,

When I moved, (7 times) for my husbands job I found fast enough the easiest and fast way to get a FULL time job is to go to an agency.

Go in confident, you TELL them, I am looking for temp-PERM, I want so much an hour. I can do this, that and the other thing. I except to be employed by... What can you do for me? Of course in a friendly way. Don't want to alienate anyone.

They should bend over backwards to place you, they is how they make their money. Most people go in with shame and all mousey. Confidence stands out and gets placed fast!

I was in office/accounting/401k/medical billing/ never made less that 15.00 to salary of 48k and up.

Good luck sweetie
Peace
Trina
Posted 9/23/2014 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Ditto to BNA's post...Confidence (fake it til you feel it) and persistence are essential.  Don't EVER give up.  Keep calling and sending resumes.  We've all been there, so we know how it feels.  We're here for you=)

Hugs~~Dixie

Posted 9/23/2014 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Two education-oriented interviews this summer, but I was too specialized. Clearly used to teaching adults. -grrrr- Still sending out apps and substitute teaching. Finally registered for unemployment after some severe financial bumps.

I tried several agencies, and got nowhere. My skills didn't match their expectations, or they weren't willing to think outside the box about my transferable skills. -grrrrrr2-

JB-have you tried a workforce center? We have one in MD that has physical locations in every county, offering job search help and job specialists. Your area might have one. I have found them very helpful, especially with the rewording the resume to reflect business buzz-words rather than academic jargon.
Posted 9/23/2014 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
Myself, I would have thought that you doing substitute teaching in high schools would prove that you have transferrable skills and are able to do the job. How stupid that they didn't offer you the jobs because your too 'specialized'! Is it possible for anyone at the schools you subbed at to help you? My mother was a para (assistant to the teacher) and then went to school to become a teacher. She got her job due to the principle, at the school worked as a para, putting in a good word for her.


I've been to the workforce center and met with an unemployment counselor. Was it helpful? Yes and No. I have no doubt that she is qualified to help people obtain employment, but don't think that she is used to dealing with people in certain professions (as myself).

She made some suggestions, which I already knew, and told me to reformate my resume to make it stand out more (which I'm in the process of doing). Other than that, she wasn't too helpful to me.

The temping agencies I'm registered with is for temp to permanent jobs. I mostly get temp jobs. Maybe I should try a different agency. At this point I'm going to start looking for job fairs which I'm told is a good way to find permanent employment. Besides this, I'm fresh out of ideas of what to do to obtain permenant employment fast.

I guess I just have to learn how to be patience with the job search though it is hard.

Jaime, I heard a saying once, 'as long as you draw breath, there is still hope'. No doubt 13 years is a long time to be out of the workforce, but it just takes one person to give you a chance. If your health permits it, maybe you can refresh your skills by taking courses? or doing volunteer work if you are able?

Post Edited (JB1) : 9/23/2014 3:31:43 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/23/2014 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
-enh- One job was for a middle school, and the other was admin for the county arts program. When I talk "shop", it's clear that I am used to being in class, know my subject, but have a very adult-oriented lecturing style. The middle school needed someone perhaps more basic. The admin job (I think) had an inside candidate. Here, the system is very closed, largely due to state standards.

I tried a job fair, and it wasn't very helpful for me. It featured largely clerical and labor jobs. Call centers, etc. One in NY might be more useful, with more opportunities. LOL... it's kindof like my proximity to the feds. Though, the feds have a very specific resume format you have to follow.

I agree about the employment counselor. Mine was kinda helpful, at times. Again, with specializations, you really have to know the hiring field. A regular job becomes more difficult to obtain, unless you find some hiring manager, somewhere, to give you a break. I was talking to a guy who staffed a call center, and he asked me a really specific theatre history question (that had apparently come up in conversation with someone else), and I answered it and spelled the term, and explained it's significance, and also, geek that I am, contextualized how historians have interpreted the scant evidence. He didn't hire me.

Thanks, Kothurni.

Post Edited (Myself 09) : 9/25/2014 7:29:24 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2014 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
yeah, will be doing...........was re-skilling at one point but was too unwell to study. when ready, yes. thank you for the positives. i believe in me. i volunteered many years as well. will slowly get back in. thanks.
Posted 9/24/2014 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Jb I would change agencies, but check your contract if you signed one.

Myself sorry you are still struggling with the job market. With the teaching needs out there, you would think there would be something.

Yes, I agree, where there is breath there is Hope!

Peace
Trina
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