job market sucks

[marciaquezada]

I can't help, but feel depressed on the current job market situation. I currently work in Retail FT.., but cant seem to get out of it. Had an interview at an amazing publishing co in NYC and was turned down. I have applied to various tech start ups in the city and NOTHIN'. I have a future husband to support, a wedding to plan (..if that..) and student loans to chip away.. It all makes me depressed..

[Pollyanna]

It's tough out there. I think less than 50% of college grads are able to find FT employment.

[v-girl]

That sucks.

[ides]

That sucks. Keep trying. There are more opportunities in NYC than elsewhere. Keep your head up.

[MarissaNicole]

I'm sorry it is rough out there. When we moved for residency I worked part time for a while and waited over a year for my current job and I love it... hang in there

Wife to PGY3

[ladymoreta]

It does suck. I'm so sorry.

[moonlight]

I can't help, but feel depressed on the current job market situation. I currently work in Retail FT.., but cant seem to get out of it. Had an interview at an amazing publishing co in NYC and was turned down. I have applied to various tech start ups in the city and NOTHIN'. I have a future husband to support, a wedding to plan (..if that..) and student loans to chip away.. It all makes me depressed..

Big hugs! Why type of job do you want to get?

[DrBandMe]

I TOTALLY relate to this thread. My job was eliminated back in April and, though I have enjoyed the time off, I am seriously disenchanted with the job market in its entirety. There seems to be no reason why I wouldn't be a decent candidate for the positions I'm applying to, yet I still only hear back from about 1 in 10 applications. I've even been told my MBA hurts me more than it helps me! Awesome. So glad I went through grad school for this. *sigh*

Good luck to you!

[metroguy]

try to mass apply to every company in nyc. you might get lucky.. i suggest spamming monster job site and indeed website.

[DCJenn]

Have someone look at your resume. Perhaps it's how it's written? Also, 99% of the jobs these days are online applications. Make sure that you actually take the time to complete them, correctly or the computer algorithms will toss your application before you even get a foot in the door.

And honestly, in most big cities- it's who you know that will get you in the door. If you REALLY want to work in a particular industry then you need to be a part of the industry. Find management groups or related volunteer organizations. Network through alumni groups (undergrad and grad). Make sure you're a member of any related associations and even those that may not be related- League of Women Voters, etc.

What you absolutely cannot do is sit back and wait for people to find you. That's never going to work, especially in NYC which has an aggressive culture to start.

Good luck-

Jenn

[reciprocity]

Yeah, the "networking" suggestion is frustrating, but it really is necessary. One thing I've had some success with is tracking down people who do what you want to do and inviting them out to a lunch where you can pick their brains about how they got to where they are. It serves the added benefit of getting you a contact in your chosen field.

[medpedspouse]

Yeah, the "networking" suggestion is frustrating, but it really is necessary. One thing I've had some success with is tracking down people who do what you want to do and inviting them out to a lunch where you can pick their brains about how they got to where they are. It serves the added benefit of getting you a contact in your chosen field.

This is how I ended up with my gig. Granted, it took two years but I finally got my foot in the door. Actually, it has been through contacts and networking that I have gotten my last three jobs.

It may feel futile but creating these contacts do pay off....sometimes years down the road.

[ides]

Maybe things have changed but I've always felt that in NYC you could get places and move up without all the networking. Worked for me. In other cities where I've lived its definitely been who you know, not what you know or how awesome you are.