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I'm freaking losing it - how do you find work? (hexbear.net)

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Got a string of rejections for my applications on Indeed.

I live in the US and I haven't landed an interview since last year.

I'm working on my resume now, but if there are any tips on where to look, or services that might help connect me with work, I'm all ears.

I've got a graduate education and I'm considering omitting that information as I apply to entry level positions. What kind of sick joke is it that someone can be overqualified for a job?

Also if you want to commiserate and say work sucks in different ways, that's cool too.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago

I went through something similar recently. The only job qualifications I have are education and really old work experience in a technical field. Couldn't get an interview with anyone. Even Domino's wouldn't call me back even though they are hiring for every position.

I just got a job at UPS with no resume or hiring process at all, but it's definitely not for everyone. Most of the union positions open to the public are part time and difficult hours, plus it's really physical work. Great benefits, though, and eventually seniority will allow you to get in to bid on much better jobs. Drivers make $70k+ a year, feeder drivers make even more.

If you do try to find a position there, don't rely on the job alerts thing on their website. Check it every Wednesday. I've been signed up for alerts for 6 months and never got an email. Just happened to check it on a Wednesday and got the job offer in like 20 minutes.