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People on here keep saying that it's really hard for the unemployed to find work. What is not being said is that it is also hard if you ARE employed and trying to find work. Doesn't seem to matter if you are or aren't, no one is calling!
I do have a job, it's a job I've had since two months after I moved here so with exception of those two months, have NO unemployment gaps since...2005.
It seems to come and go in waves. I was basically ignored for an entire year and then suddenly, four places wanted to hire me all at the same time. Well, I had to pick one.
But you keep looking. And...here we go again...no hiring. They post the jobs, but they don't hire? I know of one place that has had the jobs posted since the beginning of April. When I saw the ads I thought for sure they would be gone but I called to verify. Nope, they are still available. Ok, they aren't difficult jobs. Why isn't anyone being hired?
I have applied and applied and applied all over and that phone is NOT ringing. I've applied to minimum wage jobs, (because it isn't always about the money, it's about finding a place to work that may not be so bad if you actually like what you're doing, (animal jobs)), I've applied at places that totally correspond with the experience I have, I have applied at general labor jobs that are not minimum wage but aren't specialty jobs, either.
No. Fricken. Bites.
Everyone keeps saying, "There's jobs all over the place!"
i've been looking for 6 months. lots of interviews, no offers. i do have one strike against me because i am looking long-distance. but still, i know i've been a close second, i have a really non-flighty reason for moving, i can move with 2 weeks notice, and in every single interview i've reiterated how committed i am to moving and how quickly i can move. but i've still never been chosen. it's not the hugest deal but it is frustrating and i'd like to get on with it, already!
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Originally Posted by Three Wolves In Snow
I know of one place that has had the jobs posted since the beginning of April. When I saw the ads I thought for sure they would be gone but I called to verify. Nope, they are still available. Ok, they aren't difficult jobs. Why isn't anyone being hired?
This is easily explained, it takes time. Here for example, we may leave a position open 2-3 weeks, in some cases a full month and sometimes will extend it beyond the deadline if we don't get enough qualified applicants. We will not hire someone that does not meet the minimum, as a matter of policy. I have even interviewed 10 people and decided to open it again when none interviewed demonstrated their capability despite what was on their resumes. lately with so many people available companies are taking their time to get the best possible person who wants to be there and is likely to stay, because they can. It's not like the 90s when we had to offer higher pay and beat the bushes to find people because so few people were looking for jobs and employers had to compete for them.
This is easily explained, it takes time. Here for example, we may leave a position open 2-3 weeks, in some cases a full month and sometimes will extend it beyond the deadline if we don't get enough qualified applicants. We will not hire someone that does not meet the minimum, as a matter of policy. I have even interviewed 10 people and decided to open it again when none interviewed demonstrated their capability despite what was on their resumes. lately with so many people available companies are taking their time to get the best possible person who wants to be there and is likely to stay, because they can. It's not like the 90s when we had to offer higher pay and beat the bushes to find people because so few people were looking for jobs and employers had to compete for them.
Uh, yah. The job I'm talking about is a min wage job that anyone can do. It's not that hard to find qualified applicants for it.
There's nothing more soul-sucking than reporting to work and spending hours at something you really hate! (Been there, done that, and I'm sure many of the posters on CD can relate.)
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It's not like the 90s when we had to offer higher pay and beat the bushes to find people because so few people were looking for jobs and employers had to compete for them.
But companies are still competing for them. If what you are saying here is true, then my company wouldn't offer us nearly as many benefits as they do. I think they're just being extra picky these days. And it would make me think (and I ask this in interviews), if the position can go unfilled for several weeks or months, how essential is it? You might just lose your ideal candidate if they are doing their due diligence and asking the right questions.
Just a quick search for "CNC" shows a lot of machinist and programmer positions... My career field is pretty strong around here due to Boeing.
It definitely depends on your field and where you are. I didn't have any problems switching jobs in December and get at least 2-3 contacts every week in response to my resume that is online.
It wasn't like this in Jacksonville and I doubt Cleveland is any better.
I empathize and can relate. The employers can be extremely picky and selective right now. Frustrating, I know.
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