Confused/frustrated with my job search, need advice?
Within the past month my contract ended at my job and I am currently unemployed.
I held a Quality Control job with prominent internet company for the past 2 years. Previous to this I was an English and Math teacher overseas (in Asia) for 4 years.
In terms of my job search, I been submitting my resume to jobs through online job boards and been corresponding with employment agencies for opportunities. No luck as of yet…..
Adding to my frustration/confusion is that I am getting older (36 yrs. old) and feel I need to find some kind of career path.
Also the jobs I seem to really want I can’t get (this could be psychological).
I am thinking that there could be something wrong with my resume or employment history that negates me from getting interviews. Perhaps someone can critique it and provide some kind of support. I am based in the San Francisco, Bay Area, CA.
I would appreciate your input on this – thanks
I understand parts of this are a little vague but I can clarify and expand with correspondence.
I also wanted to add I have a BA in Marketing and a Teaching certificate (no credential) for English as a Second Language.
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Reach out to a local Staffing Agency – talk to a Recruiter there about your resume and positions that they might have available.
I would also suggest looking for networking meetings for your industry and going to those meetings. You meet great people that can refer you to others, and you also gain the encouragement and support that you are looking for during your job search!
Good Luck!
I just wanted to tell you not to get down.
You said that you need to find some kind of career path. Do you know what you would be happy doing? Or in what industry you would be happy working? Put your resume out there for jobs that you wouldn’t have considered before. You may be surprised.
If you’d like me to look over your resume and offer suggestions, let me know and I’ll print it out and take a look at it.
Good Luck!
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Does your state offer alternative teaching certification? I don’t think it is your employment history unless you have gigantic gaps.
What do you want to do? Resumes are interesting creatures. You must format it for the industry you want to be involved in. It also sounds like you need to practice your interviewing skills. Call your alma mater and set up a mock interview (even if it is over the phone).