Thomas Gouard
This week I started applying for jobs that do not pertain to my substance abuse counseling degree. My only fear with that is possibly losing interest in the career that I wish to end up in. It is like every since the last employer no showed me for a case aide/ case manager opening, I just not have had the motivation to apply for anymore jobs at treatment centers or shelters. I figure why even bother when the hiring manager will not even look at the application or resume anyway, even if you participate in the assessment quizzes like Indeed.com has.
I keep telling myself that it is not me or my experience because the experience level I have should not be overlooked. Somewhere someone is dropping the ball. And it is killing my desire. The little voice in my head is telling me that maybe it is time to move to a different city because doors have been shut for the opportunities that have my interest.
Looking at the brighter side of things, at least I will be able to market myself in a different way outside of the career I wish to be in. The things I learned in college could very well come in handy in any position and may even open up an unexpected door to something better.
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Follow your desire. I think you know what is your dream job.
As I always have been doing. Yes, indeed.
I’am keeping at it Tasart. I have this affirmation on my mirror written out that tells me to not give up. It has been a busy week, but I will keep pushing forward.
That actually sounds good now that my semester is over with. I will try it.
I was told that if you get a degree in the major you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I later found out that was because they aren’t hiring in your field…
I’am experiencing similar situation. Feels like they don’t even look at my application, but its Okay because others appreciate my experience. These m’fers suck!
that’s usually due to nepotism or something worse…
I can definitely see that
and the one thing they can’t teach you is how to know someone in the industry…
Nowadays people look to social media before they hire someone, basing what they find off of the person which is total BS.
unless you have an account that is created to fake out a future employer. and if they fall for it than it is entirely their fault!
We call those trolling accounts because they normally have no following, and have a fake picture of something random
it is pretty easy to get followers
I really cannot remember how I got my list of followers on Twitter. Lately I have been un-following the ones that have un-followed me. In today’s’ world of social media that seems to be the trend. Following to un-follow users which I hate.
have you tried commun.it or Iunfollow?
I have it, but I just don’t want to pay for the extra features. I does give me a glimpse of who to unfollow, but I have to pay to see them all.
I use both of them for free. they give you ten or so a day for free, and it seems to do the trick…
I’ll try tampering with it to see what I can find out
between the two, you get twenty a day. that is generally enough for me
I ended up clicking on the email, then it took me to a page where I was able to unfollow a number that unfollowed me.
glad to hear that is working out for you
It is hard – you have to find your butterfly and follow it!
If I can help PM me!
(ps I shared some Navy Pier Lighthouse pictures as I promised https://virily.com/travel/wander-project-lighthouse-pictures-for-thomas/ )
Fabulous pictures. I love spotting anything shared of Chicago
so do I, I haven’t lived in the city in more than 40 years. I haven’t worked in the city in more than 15 years. But I love Chicago.
Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks!
Tell me about it. When I live far away, I always had something Illinois related to give me that sense of home. When I visited family, I would always purchase something to take back with me.