Attempting to Change Jobs...

parkiepo

catalunya wrote: »

Hey everyone - dont know if any of you Mser's have any useful advice?

I graduated in September with an MSc in Management and before that a BSc in Management Science... but I have minimal work experience thats not retail based...

It took me 6 weeks unemployed after finishing, 100+ letters and therefore a fortune in stamps to find a job... which didnt end up working out. I ended up going back to work full at a company where I worked while studying. Even though this job is ok, it is offering me nothing but a basic salary, there are no prospects and I can see this. Therefore I am trying to move on, but problem is, I am struggling to even secure an interview for anything, no matter what it is!

I know a lot of you are thinking I should be lucky to have a job, but when my parents and I have spent tons on my education (and my student debt is getting higher) I feel like I should be doing a job thats even remotely relevant to my degree.

Basically, I have applied for everything, jobs that I think I am suitable for, jobs that I am not... and nothing comes from it.

I feel miserable that I cant even get a call back from a job when I think I am a fairly good candidate!

Any advice? Sorry for the post length...

Cat

I know how you feel, it took me 7 months and a lot off applications before I got a job that related to my degree. In this time I worked in a call centre and I was quite lucky as this meant I could work at night and volunteer and build up work experience during the day.

I researched the job I wanted and when I applied I researched the company, if I got turned down I asked them if it was possible for me to do work experience for free with them so I gain the necessary skills.

I made sure I wasn't applying for jobs that were not within my reach, I had a good degree but for the first while I thought I should be getting senior roles instead off trainee roles. Then I wised up and applied for junior roles.(university left me a little big headed )


My advice, is apply for everything, BUT make sure your CV is tailored towards the job you are applying for.

Get work experience.
Set realistic expectations.
Don't expect companies to get back to you, BUT do phone a few who have rejected you (or not got back to you) and ask how you could make yourself employable.
Don't get disheartened, it took me 7 months, and finally when I got a job offer I got 2 more.


good luck