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Posted 9/17/2019 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
I'm overwhelmed. I have no job and no real income coming in.

Unemployment is not enough to pay my bills, and I'm really starting to get worry. It doesn't help either that the ugly specter of depression is starting to rear its' head.

I'm trying to ravamp my resume as I'm trying to change careers, but it is so hard to do. I was told to 'dumb' my resume down, but I really don't know how.

I'm applying to temporary jobs on the interim, but I have gotten nothing yet. I'm really at a loss.

Post Edited (ForeverPositive) : 9/17/2019 9:09:02 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/17/2019 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe your resume is making you over qualified??? I don't know, I have never written one as I have mostly had menial jobs. I was a secretary once though.

Keep the faith. It takes time. Just never ever give up. Kick the depression to the curb. You are going to make it. I would in the meantime try to budget so you will make it until better times come. I know, easier said than done when bills need to be paid. I wish you the best...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/17/2019 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
FP - I'm sorry you've hit a rough patch. I hope something works out job-wise for you soon. Money stressors are always a trigger. It's hard to focus on what needs done when you're feeling low. Keeping you in my thoughts!
Posted 9/17/2019 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
If you need a job right away, their may be jobs out there for you. For example, many restaurants are desperate for dishwashers, because not many people want to do that for a living. But if you need a job right away, maybe getting a job as a dishwasher until you can find a better job could be a good option.

Just a thought.
Posted 9/17/2019 10:18 PM (GMT 0)

ForeverPositive said...

I'm trying to ravamp my resume as I'm trying to change careers, but it is so hard to do. I was told to 'dumb' my resume down, but I really don't know how.

May I ask what your current career is? I may be in a similar situation with being "overqualified" (which tends to be a euphemism for "too old"). Maybe I or others could suggest some approaches -- I don't really think of it as "dumbing down" as much as presenting in different ways that match the target positions.
Posted 9/17/2019 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Paul,

I rather not go into details or state my current career for various reasons.

I agree with you that 'dumbing down' can be a euphemism for "too old". I was actually advised to leave out dates as to when I graduated from school as potential employers try to guess your age based on that.

The person who suggested that I 'dumb down' my resume indicated that some potential employers may think that you won't stay in the position you're applying to if you have substantial experience in a different field. In other words, the job you're applying to is a 'stop gap' until you get a better job in your previous field.

My trouble with revamping my resume is that I don't have much experience in the the jobs I'm applying for although I have a lot of transferable skills.
Posted 9/17/2019 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey FP
As you know I’m in your same boat
I have writers block but here and there I return to my resume and update and tweak
Had to have a phone appointment with UI today
Really? I have only received 2 payments
Worked all my life 2 jobs and when my plant closed I got a job in 1 month and now I got laid off-God forbid I collect a little
about transferable skills
My resume after the elevator pitch description is headed Relevant Skills
Then I bullet point my skills-perhaps that’s where you should call attention to those transferable skills
Wishing you good luck and all the best
Posted 9/19/2019 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry you are struggling

some people have 3-5 resumes

dumbing down, you just don't put all your jobs or skills

as to your bills, call your utilities and ask for payment plans
If you rent, talk to your landlord

Try to stay positive, some will pop soon!

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 9/19/2019 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Bnotafraid,

I have to admit that I've haven't been working on my resume. I've been down in the dumps about everything in my life (personal life and career) and don't feel like doing much of anything to be honest. It's getting harder for me to even get out of bed.

I have to force myself to get back into a routine again.
Posted 9/21/2019 9:56 AM (GMT 0)
I hear you FP
When you get to feeling like that even if you decide to work on it you have writers block and that’s frustrating
Luckily (?) my anxiety prevents me from not wanting to get out of bed
I have to get out of bed and start moving to distract the disturbing thoughts

Wishing you inspiration and a lifted mood
Posted 9/22/2019 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
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