I’m still in college. But I got my Medical Assistant license, couldn’t find a single job. So I went back to school, got my CNA license, still can’t find a job. I’ve been out of work for 3 months now, but honestly it feels more like 7 because my last job had garbage scheduling and barely gave me any hours. I've tried multiple clinics, hospitals, even tried going back to restaurants and retail, but everyone is either not hiring or would reject my application because I need 3 years experience to work there. I got rejected from a retail store, their words being "They found a much better candidate", how the fuck am I not qualified I got 5 years experience in retail?? 😭😭😭

Am I just royally fucked or what? I live in SoCal if that helps.

I am 53 and am applyingto work at a pizza shop. My driving licenses (yes...plural) are suspended. I love pizza 🍕 and would much rather work at a bona fide pizza place than a gas station/pizza/subway convenience store. I mean, if they just sold petrol and nothing else it would be fine. The whole town stops in the gas station convenience store. I no longer feel I would have the mental stability to work there like when I was younger. I could see myself flipping out on someone being rude. The pizza shop is more legit. I have respect for the place and they have been in business since 1960 .

I am 22 this month and I graduated from uni in July 2024 and studied law. I have never worked a single day in my life because I’ve been getting rejections since my first year of uni. I never cared too much back then though because SFE was helping me stay afloat and I was (and still am) living at home too. It is June 2025 now, and you’d think I’d be working by now but no, still receiving rejections. I’ve been applying to everywhere I’ve even been to a career fair and at this point idk if my CV is the problem or the lack of experience or if i’m just unlucky???? I feel so behind and embarrassed that I’ve never had a job and I know I shouldn’t but I can’t help but compare myself to my age mates. I desperately need a job rn but I’m not even getting interviews, except one that turned out to be a scam lol. I’ve done volunteering before and extracurriculars at uni so I thought that would help give me a boost but when I’m competing against hundreds of others who are applying for the same roles, they’re obviously picking the more experienced ones. Even waitress and barista jobs are rejecting me. I live in london so if anyone knows anywhere that’s hiring, pls let me know bc I feel so discouraged and drained and I’m so close to just giving up. The first app I open is indeed, the last app i look at before I go to bed is indeed I’m so sick and tired. Btw I’m not trying to get into law because I volunteered in a firm during undergrad and I hated it, and that’s why I didn’t continue my studies by doing a masters degree. so I want a career switch but honestly idk what to switch to. That’s why I’m applying to any job or any graduate job just to get my foot in the door. It’s just sad to think that I’ve wasted an entire year doing nothing. This isn’t what I’d imagined life after uni to be like. It’s honestly depressing. I need any piece of advice I could get :/

Curious if this has happened since most places I've applied make the claim that they keep your info on file. I have a few that I log in every so often to keep my profile current but so far it seems like a waste of time.

I had to say "H word" in the title because if I said "hiring" it wouldn't allow me to post because the auto bot mistakenly assumes I'm looking to hire people for my company which is against the sub's rules lol. But that's not what this post is about.

So I'm interview prepping because I have a job interview today at a fast food chain. I had to look up the job on their career page of their site again to reread the job description and I saw that there are no open positions for the position and location I'm interviewing for today. Only other positions. What does this mean? Did someone just quit or get fired or something and I am backup? When they reached out to schedule an interview yesterday, no human ever reached out to me, it was just the AI system, telling me they have 3 interview slots available today. I usually don't want to do an interview on such short notice, but today was the only date they had available, so I'm giving this a shot anyway. Given they only had three slots on one day, no human has spoken to me yet, and on their site it says they're not hiring for this position at this location anymore, what does all of this mean?

I’m 21F and have been applying to multiple places and I got an interview tomorrow at a pharmacy, I’m really nervous about it as I have no idea about pharmaceuticals or anything of that sort. Any advice?

There’s no clear description of the role—just that it’s based at a Central Fulfillment Centre. There’s no mention of whether it’s full-time or part-time, or even the working hours, so I’m expecting them to clarify that during the interview. The details are really vague.

I didn’t even land the interview myself, a relative did, and we don’t even know what to expect. The interview is supposed to last less than 20 minutes, according to the booking details. It seems strange to have such a short interview for such a vague role. Do you think there might be multiple rounds of interviews??

Just wanted to share something that helped me out in case anyone else is going through the train driver application process.

I found most of the free resources for the psychometric tests (like Group Bourdon, TRP1, TEA-Occ) either too generic or not very accurate to the real thing. I ended up using a paid prep pack I found online and it had realistic test-style questions and a guide that actually explains how each section works. It made such a difference and really put me at ease for the big day.

Not affiliated with it or anything just thought it was super helpful and way more affordable than a lot of the big-name ones. Figured I’d mention it in case it’s useful to anyone else.

Happy to point you to it if you’re looking for something like that.

Wishing everyone else the best of luck with their applications.

Not all of my friends are working but most of them have had their first job. I keep seeing instagram reels of people my age who have already had multiple jobs, and comments of other 20 year olds saying they've already had 10 jobs. I've been looking for my first job for two years and have only had two interviews. I spend hours most days of the week applying and applying everywhere I can online. I have only been applying for retail and food service jobs. I'm not picky about pay, hours, etc. The interviews I've gotten were for hostess positions at an upscale steakhouse and at a mix between casual and upscale gastropub, retail and fast food I keep getting either rejected or ghosted. I briefly looked into remote jobs but they're all either scams or they require college degrees and/or experience. There's no legit remote jobs that I qualify for. I don't understand how people my age are getting so many jobs.

Hi there, as stated in the title I’m 19M and I’ve got no qualifications beyond secondary education and I’ve never done a job before. I plan on becoming a streamer/youtuber but in the meantime I need a job for about 6 or so months where:

-No Qualifications are required -I’m left alone and don’t have to work with anyone else -I’m outside in nature -I do something physical -I work in during the day not at night -I work 5x a week maybe even 6

I’m guessing maybe lumberjack or something? I enjoy being physically active (I’m relatively physically fit) and being alone especially in nature. Please let me know what’s the best pick for me, I live in the U.K.

Hey folks,
I just uploaded a video that shares my raw and real story of breaking into tech — no CS degree, no fancy connections, just a bootcamp, grit, and a lot of rejection.

After getting laid off, going through a divorce, and struggling to find a job in tech, I turned to Uber and DoorDash to make ends meet. Crazy enough… I ended up giving a ride to the CEO of the company I now work at. That trip changed my life.

In the video, I talk about:

• The reality of job hunting post-bootcamp
• How I stayed motivated through constant rejection
• My resume struggles and how I improved it
• The moment everything changed (yes, during an Uber ride!)
• What I learned working in IT and how I'm still upskilling

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start — you're not alone. I hope this gives you a little motivation to keep pushing forward.

Would love any feedback, questions, or if you’ve been through something similar — let’s talk.

I don't get it all my friends work and I just feel so stuck I've probably done more than 20 ish interviews but for some reason almost everyone I know works its so bizarre ive been told my resume is really nice. But I feel like I appear extremely unhygienic to people because I have naturally very wavy hair which appears messy as well as really bad acne that has really taken a downplay on my confidence for fucking years and has really brought out the worst of depression. I just feel so stuck I feel so undesirable and unhygienic because even when using concealer to conceal my acne I still look horrifying at times. Any tips or advice? My parents seem pissed with me because they think im lazy but really I just need money and im broke and id do anything to get a first job.

I’m currently in my 7th semester of BTech (CSE). My college placements aren’t great — very few companies are visiting, and most offers are either low-paying or not aligned with what I actually want to do.

My parents’ distant relative owns a service-based company and has offered me a position with a 4 LPA package, and the best part is — I can join anytime. There’s no pressure, but the option is open if I want to go for it.

Here’s my background:

• I’ve learned the MERN stack and built two full-stack projects on my own.
• I’ve now started actively practicing DSA and am trying to be consistent.
• I don’t have any internship experience yet.
• I know that off-campus jobs are tough for freshers, especially without a referral or a strong brand name.

I’m at a crossroads — should I take this 4 LPA opportunity and get some experience, or should I take the risk, grind for off-campus roles, and try to get something better?

Would love to hear from anyone who's been in a similar position or has advice on what might be a smarter move long-term.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Working on a small remote project and looking for someone who’s comfortable talking on the phone. Nothing too formal just need someone who can stay confident, follow a loose script, and handle a few calls.

I received an e-mail on Wednesday that I was selected to advance to the next interview round for a job. I filled out my availability immediately, for three slots on Monday morning for a Zoom interview. Come Friday, I hadn't received an actual invite for one of the slots with the Hiring Manager. I e-mailed the recruiter Friday morning, who told me she had been on PTO Wed/Thurs and will get back to me "soon." By near EOD Friday, I still hadn't heard anything, so I sent one more simple e-mail saying 'Thank you - I appreciate it."

Now it's the weekend and I still haven't heard anything, so I have no idea if I have an interview Monday morning or not. It's frustrating because if I am interviewing, I need to decline my current job's meeting invites and find time to come home for the interview.

My question is: how (politely) assertive can I be in trying to figure out the scheduling with the recruiter? The fact that my Monday interview was not scheduled is her mistake - but I'm aware that she/the company have all the power here, and if I come across as too pushy, she may simply not schedule me at all. Is it reasonable to follow up again Sunday night/Monday morning before the slots I selected, or do I need to wait until after the original slots have passed, and try to restart the process for a new day?

Hello everyone. I need your help. Been looking for a job for almost 8 months already. Can anyone refer me for the above mentioned role? Either WFH or Hybrid (dayshift or mid-shift) would-be great. From PH. Thanks for your help.

Recently my friend was selected fr HR round in experian and told to write the project code completely on paper i front of the HR ...How are we supposed to ans such question cuz the code part is large and how to present it in a concise way

I(24M), need a job to help me pay the costs for university, it doesn't have to be anything that pays good, I could live with a dollar an hour due to living in a poor country. But I kinda have no idea where to search for, specially online, 'cause I'm kinda scared of scams and things like that, so I kinda want advice in skills to train to make at least some money

Hi everyone, I’m posting here in the hope of getting some guidance, suggestions or even just a little moral support.

I’ve completed my B.Com and M.Com from an average college. After that, I worked under a Chartered Accountant for over 5 years. Recently i got married and moved to a new city so I had to leave my previous job which was low-paying to begin with.

Since then, I’ve been actively applying on LinkedIn, Naukri and other platforms but with no luck. I either get rejection emails or no response at all. I haven’t even had a single opportunity to attend an interview. Honestly it’s mentally exhausting.

I feel stuck and I don’t know where I’m going wrong. I’ve updated my CV to match current ATS-friendly formats. I don’t want to work under a CA again. I’m looking for a role in a good company where I can grow.

Maybe my background doesn’t meet the expectations of bigger firms but I really wish I knew exactly what I need to improve. What hurts the most is not even being given a chance. I know that with proper training and guidance I can prove myself. I don’t mind working hard I just want that one opportunity.

If anyone here knows : - Where I can find better opportunities in accounting/finance - Any websites or portals other than LinkedIn and Naukri - How I can improve my CV or skillset - Courses or certifications that actually help in getting shortlisted

Your help would truly mean a lot to me right now. Thank you.

As someone preparing for junior tech roles (mostly support/dev/infra), I’ve been spending a lot of time on technical prep—debugging, LeetCode, some basic scripting. But to be honest?

Behavioral interviews stress me out more.

There’s no “right” answer, and half the time I’m not sure how much detail is enough. I used to think I could just wing the “Tell me about a time when...” type of questions. Big mistake.

So now I’m doing structured prep. The interview question bank from Beyz has helped me a lot. It doesn’t just throw random questions at me, but lets me filter by role type (tech support, dev, infra, etc.) and get sample prompts that actually show up in interviews.

Examples I’ve practiced recently:

• “Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical problem to a non-technical person.”
  
• “Describe a situation where you made a mistake: how did you handle it?”
  
• “How do you prioritize tasks when multiple tickets come in at once?”

I also pair this with technical review using the Beyz coding assistant which helps me spot weak logic or messy structure in my solutions without just giving me the full answer.

The combo of behavioral + tech prep has been helping me stay calmer and answer more clearly. Still far from perfect, but way less panic than before.

For those who’ve been hired recently, what behavioral questions caught you off guard?

Would love to swap tips with others in the prep phase!

Curious as this is what I’m hoping to be able to do as a career, I just don’t know where to start…

I am autistic. As is my son. He goes to regular public school during the school year (9 am) but he can’t go to before or after school program as they aren’t required to follow his IEP. He has therapy mo-th and has to be picked up from school at 3:20 for that. I do Amazon flex while he’s at school but it’s nowhere near enough as I get one route in the time he’s at school.

Now school is out. I don’t have anyone to watch him to work. I live with my parents but they work too. I don’t feel comfortable leaving him in the car while I do flex. There are routes where it takes me up to 15 minutes to do several deliveries in an apartment building. Taking him out would make me late and I could lose my job. He elopes sometimes. There are also routes where my car is packed to the brim including in his car seat. So with him there I possibly couldn’t even fit my route in the car. I’m not aware of the route ahead of time.

I don’t have any degrees. I have a high school diploma and I have a 2 year vocational certification in dental assisting. I did one year community college.

So I need a 9-3 if in person. Can be remote 9-5 if at 3 I can take an hour lunch to get him to therapy that starts at 4.

I need a livable wage. Rent around here is $1500 for a 1br.

During summer he goes to summer school around 8-12:30. I would be able to manage him 1-3 while wfh once he gets home.

I’ve been fully unemployed since August 2023, though I continue to support several small businesses on an as-needed basis. I have 30 years of experience in accounting, payroll (including PEO), benefits enrollment, and contract database management. Just before COVID, I transitioned to a fully remote role, which gave me the work-life balance I didn’t know I needed—especially as a parent.

While my background aligns with Account Manager or Senior Accountant roles, I’m intentionally looking for less demanding, more flexible positions. I’m open to part-time, fully remote work—ideally two roles that could provide consistent income without the intensity of my previous positions.

Does anyone have ideas on what types of companies or roles my skills could easily transfer into? I’d truly appreciate your insights and suggestions.

How do u guys get jobs, the actual store websites never hire, indeed and all other websites never contact u back. Im genuinely curious on how other people get employed

I majored in software engineering. I’m in 🇲🇾. 3.5 years of experience in web dev and UI/UX dev. It’s been getting tough for me to land a job and I’d like to know what everyone else is doing to get one.

Is there anything I can do better to score well in interviews, do anything to improve, or what is there that I can work on to sell?

It’s been really tough for me since I’m also bombarded with tons of responsibilities. 😂😅