Look for a new job while "employed"

[FBJ]

Just keep these things in mind when you are applying to jobs.

1. Some job postings are fake

2. Lots of places hire from referrals only


So don't take it personal when you don't hear anything from a certain organization. When I was job seeking I later found out that certain places only hire women and seniors which explained why I never received a call for a interview. So just stay positive and continue applying to jobs with confidence which will lead to a call back eventually.

[EllaEllaElla]

Thank you all for your constructive replies

It's a bit strange that when I didn't have experience, employers would call me very often.

Now, that I do have experience, I'm not getting a single call.

My job search is no different from the one I did back when I finished college. Maybe I'm not applying to the right jobs.

I'll definitely update my resume. We'll see how it goes.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by EllaEllaElla

Thank you all for your constructive replies

It's a bit strange that when I didn't have experience, employers would call me very often.

Now, that I do have experience, I'm not getting a single call.

My job search is no different from the one I did back when I finished college. Maybe I'm not applying to the right jobs.

I'll definitely update my resume. We'll see how it goes.

Maybe the jobs you are applying to are fake and just on the site to test the market.

[skinnayyy]

For jobs that are in different states, some feel that this is wrong, but whatever. Put in a local address and get a local google voice number. This way they will think you are local. You'll probably have to lie a little bit, fabricate a story, but whatever. After you've gotten the job, it doesn't matter anymore.

To do this approach you have to be able to fly out or bus or something last minute to get to the interview, but it's all part of the job search and you can deduct a lot of it on your taxes.

My story was that I was taking a few months to job search locally in NYC and was subletting the apartment that I was at. When I was asked to come in for an interview, I first asked for a skype interview because I was back in my hometown visiting for a little bit before going back out there.

[macroy]

Originally Posted by EllaEllaElla

Thank you all for your constructive replies

It's a bit strange that when I didn't have experience, employers would call me very often.

Now, that I do have experience, I'm not getting a single call.

My job search is no different from the one I did back when I finished college. Maybe I'm not applying to the right jobs.

I'll definitely update my resume. We'll see how it goes.

There can be a myriad of reasons why this is.

Job climate different than when you graduated.
Your availability is not flexible enough.
You're applying as a non-local candidate.
Too much experience.
Not enough experience.
Not the experience they're looking for.
Resume isn't conveying the right message.
More competition,
etc...

I think the key is to just keep plugging away. Re-word your resume, tailor the resume to each job posting, have someone review it, etc. The usual stuff.

I personally think your availability is working against you. End of June = an early July start date. It's roughly 10 weeks when you count it. But most will see July and think 90 days. Which can be too far away to consider you.

[Staggerlee666]

Back when you were in college the job market was very different. While the other posters are trying to absolve you of any fault, I would take personal responsibility. You are doing something or many things wrong. You are probably not putting in enough work and thought in the job hunting process.

If you are not getting call backs it is all your fault. The job postings are there and you are failing to get interest. When you are ready to take responsibility and stop acting like ou just got out of college maybe you will start getting offers.