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Smile. Look people in the eye. Say Hi to everyone that crosses your path at the office. Ask people about themselves. People love talking about themselves. Remember what they say and you'll have plenty of conversation topics for later on down the road when you talk to them again.

How To Win Friends and Influence People is a great book if you're a shy person looking to be more sociable. Don't be thrown off by the title. It provides a ton of little adjustments you can do that will make a huge difference.

Amazon Mechanical Turk

/r/mturk

It's doing surveys, filling out shopping receits, google search results and other small tasks for small amounts of money. You need to file income taxes to actually be able to receive payment but it's easy and you could earn up to $3/hr doing it.

Do you use a cover letter? We use them in Australia but I don't know what the norm is in your country. We use a cover letter and we tailor it to each job application.

Do you know about STAR technique. Here is one link about it:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140407100337-2150229-how-to-write-a-resume-i-enjoy-reading

There is also the STARL technique (same as STAR but with an L added). The "L" stands for "Learned" as in what you learned after completing "STAR".

This is mine. As you can see from the resume, I just recently obtained my bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. I still haven't been able to get my foot in the door, but am currently looking for employment. I would really appreciate any criticism that anyone can offer to help improve my resume. Thanks!

Unfortunately, this is a journey you have to take yourself. We can't help you outside of giving you whatever resources we've found in our own megre quests for a career that makes us happy. Although I must say, it feels like you are approaching this from a difficult angle: "what can I study to get a career" should change to "what career do I want, and how can I get there?". Speaking as someone who is pushing 40, if you don't know what career you want, and if you don't really give a shit as long as it puts food on the table for you and your family, learn a trade. Plumbing. Electrician. Nearly anything that you can get a certificate for and then find a job. Pull 40 hour weeks and get paid well. There will be stumbling blocks as you go forward, but as an ex-marine small-business owner once said to me: "a hoop is just something you jump through." Get a loan if you need to. Check out your local trade schools, and see what financial aid they have. If you have the time, read The E-Myth Revisited by Gerber. It will help you if you are thinking about opening a business.

I'm not a consultant, but I worked at a business school where students had come to the MBA out of consulting; I saw many profiles of people who'd decided to go that route, and yes I think you're competitive.

I think it would behoove you to do one of the following before submitting an application into the black box of online apps:

1) Contact your uni's career center and ask if any of your favorite firms have designated UoC reps. They're the ones who do on-campus recruiting, they're the ones to talk to.

2) Read the bios of the top guys at your favorite firms and look for UoC alumni. If you find any (and I'm sure you will) contact them directly, say you're a fellow UoC alum and you're looking at going into consulting and would love to talk to them about their experience. This will do two things: a) you'll actually get to ask questions about what a career in consulting looks like, and b) if you like what you hear, you'll get your foot in the door.

A co-worker of mine leveraged his (small, liberal arts) college alumni network into a very plum job in NYC. He found an advertising firm he wanted to work for, saw that one of the presidents was a fellow alumni, and just reached out to him and asked what the industry was like. After the fairly informal, informational meeting he was offered a job.

Edit: I'm procrasting on my own work and found some UoC alumni, in top positions at top firms, for you. Read about their work, if you like the sound of it, reach out directly to them:

http://www.mckinsey.com/global_locations/north_america/midwest/en/our_people/bob_frei

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahghosh1

Focus on delivering value. Join Dribbble.com or behance.net and polish your design skills. There is no limit to learning and you can only master your craft by doing stuff. There are so many jobs out there in the market.

You got to show your design skills in your resume. If I were you, I would craft my resume using my creative design and show the Hiring Manager.

Hey there!

I took a whack at reformatting and rewording your resume, which I uploaded to Google docs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wxLO_-NsnqcFJiQ0M4SGV5bjQ/edit?usp=sharing.

For your nurse aid positions, I'd recommend doing a little brainstorming and seeing if you can come up with different ways of wording your responsibilities (I copied and pasted the same tasks to give you an example of wording, but you know what you did better than I!)

I noticed the fonts aren't displaying accurately in Google. If you're interested, I used Book Antiqua for the body and Century Gothic for your name and the headings (Office Experience, Health Care Experience, Education, and Skills). Of course, other fonts would work well too!

Overall, I would try to come up with concrete examples and use strong action verbs. For example, in your skills, how will an employer know you are highly organized? What are some tasks you performed that wouldn't be in the standard job description? "Assisted paralegals" under your Assistant Paralegal position, for instance, doesn't show an employer anything he/she wouldn't expect you to do. Using this system, I'd also add a few more skills if you can.

I'm by no means an expert, just some of my suggestions! Best of luck in your search! Things will turn around. :)

Hi! If you're having any challenge with job searching, here are a few job search best practices I'd consider:
- Determine what support system you have in place to help you be effective throughout your job search -- Most people feel they have to go it alone and end up guessing where to spend their time versus leveraging a coach, mentor, peer or other tools and resources to be strategic
- Determine your accountability plan to make sure you're staying on top of your goals & staying organized
- Reflect on how things are going on a weekly basis to iterate & improve your approach and thus your outcomes
-Be sure not to approach the job in a transactional, check-the-box sort of way -- see networking and interviews as a mirror into the job you would land and an opportunity for two-way assessment of fit
- Consider how many roles/industries you're applying to-- this may be a sign that you'd want to take a step back and pursue career exploration to clarify your ideal fit direction; career clarity will help make your search more efficient, targeted, and effective
- Don't ignore your self care to ensure your mindset is staying resilient during your search
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!

Before you spend money on a bootcamp, make sure programming is right for you. There are a multitude of free courses online, try out some of the courses at codeAcademy and sign up for The Odin Project

Better to know what you're getting into for free, instead of spending money to find out you don't enjoy it.

Congratulations on almost making it to graduation. Are you sure you want to leave college? Kidding.

I am actually quite envious of you because you have the chance to build the foundation of your career at an early age. When I graduated college I was completely lost and did not take the job hunt seriously. If I had a mentor and some guidance after college, I would probably make twice as much money as I do now. But based on your comments I can tell you are not taking anything for granted.

Now to address your questions:

Multi-national companies do have positions which require or prefer knowledge of a second language. From my experience, the additional languages tend to be Japanese, Chinese, and French. However, do a quick search on Indeed and you will see that there are a few job descriptions that seek a German speaking candidate. Definitely include your language proficiency on your resume and work it into an interview.
Some companies scan resumes and some don't. Since you don't know in advance whether a company will scan your resume, I recommend that you identify certain keywords within a job description and sprinkle them throughout your resume, as long as you are honest with your experience. Also, create unique resumes for each submission.
A 3.0 GPA will disqualify you from a handful of companies but you can still find an excellent opportunity. Try to emphasize any relevant internship experience, coursework, or publications in your resume. Once you pass the resume phase, the GPA won't matter.

Good luck on your pending interview. Keep plugging away. You'll find something sooner than later.

Go back to school, but only if you're going to be dedicated to it. No use in wasting more money if you don't think you'll be committed enough to finish. In the meantime, find a job that is going to pay your bills; a shitty job is only permanent if you make it permanent. If you're confident about your writing, try freelance sites like Odesk and Guru. Post some of your writing, apply for contract jobs, and build your portfolio. Take on some of the shitty, low pay jobs and expand your freelance profile. It takes dedication and persistence, but if you really want to get out of your rut, then get persistent. Whatever you do, do something. Don't regret your situation, just build on it.

For what encouragement it may be worth from a stranger on the internet: You aren't alone.

Some markets are really tough right now, and if you're still in that 20's /college demographic, it can feel like an eternal uphill battle to find a job that you enjoy (or even any kind of job post-college) I've tried to get my foot in the door for anything remotely administrative or assistant-oriented, and I've had a lot of difficulty since graduating last year.

The best advice I can offer from what you've posted is to look less at the circumstances and more at how you perceive them. If you're looking for some good advice and have time for in-depth (30+ mins session) reading, I would recommend the book I'm going through right now called, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

It's been around for a while, but I am learning a lot about myself and applying techniques described to take control of my circumstances, rather than let my circumstances control me.

I think the cover letter is likely the key to a successful application. Most jobs require them and are really the first chance your potential employer has to learn what sets you apart from the pack.

Use the cover letter to reveal your passion for your chosen career. Use it to emphasize and elaborate things you have done in your previous positions which either developed a unique skill or where you went beyond the call of your usual responsibilities (which would be listed in your resume).

Here are are two samples: 1 , 2

Both have landed me interviews. Good luck!

Hi! Since you are struggling with job search, this is what I suggest:
- Determine what support system you have in place to help you be effective throughout your job search -- Most people feel they have to go it alone and end up guessing where to spend their time versus leveraging a coach, mentor, peer or other tools and resources to be strategic
- Determine your accountability plan to make sure you're staying on top of your goals & staying organized
- Reflect on how things are going on a weekly basis to iterate & improve your approach and thus your outcomes
-Be sure not to approach the job in a transactional, check-the-box sort of way -- see networking and interviews as a mirror into the job you would land and an opportunity for two-way assessment of fit
- Consider how many roles/industries you're applying to-- this may be a sign that you'd want to take a step back and pursue career exploration to clarify your ideal fit direction; career clarity will help make your search more efficient, targeted, and effective
- Don't ignore your self care to ensure your mindset is staying resilient during your search
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!

Hi! When you're trying to succeed in job interviews, consider these suggestions:
- Ask yourself if you genuinely have the answers to the interview questions-- as if you were to ask them to yourself; if you believe your story, they will too
- If you're looking into too many roles and/or have too many versions of your story/answers, it won't be compelling or authentic -- with too many options for roles/industries, I'd consider pursuing career exploration to figure out which role/industry is actually the best fit for you
- Depending where you're typically struggling the most in interviews, it may be worth a) learning where to spend time wisely in job search to first land the right interviews and/or b) practicing with a coach to enhance the phrasing and impact of how you describe your experiences
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!

You can sign up as "expert" on Tesse (https://tesse.io/), "expert" doesn't mean you have to be "expert", for any skills you feel confident about you can use that on Tesse, if someone sees you on Tesse's search results, they might want to ask you something related to the skills you have and they will pay you for that, you set your own price. I won't say this will bring you enough money for living right now but it costs you nothing to join so why not join!

Research. Look up what people with the skillset the job requires get paid, in some cases you can look at salaries reported by people who work for the company you've applied at. Amazon for example: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Amazon.com/salaries

Some answers I know:

You can find small companies by location/industry on Inc. and each state's own business directory (this one varies from state to state, but there is always one). Not to forget https://www.linkedin.com/directory/companies/ and you connections on linkedin. Finally, your best chances are companies which hired from your college in the past years. Get this infor from your careers website and connections.
I wouldn't call any company up myself. I always prefer email.
Most companies pay you for relocation as a total amount or pay for your flight and a few days of accommodation. Don't bring this up unless asked about it until you have the offer. Then you can negotiate (anyone can negotiate. Do not think you're a new grad who has to accept whatever is given. All money will look great for a new grad but think ahead and compare with the expenses of a non-student.)

The lack of marketing experience will be a challenge that you will need to overcome. In my case, I stayed up to date on Google algorithm changes, Facebook advertising trends, and other industry news. In interviews, I was able to discuss the theories and concepts with industry veterans without sounding like a novice, despite my lack of applicable experience.

If you are really looking to get into social media marketing or the broader "digital marketing world" you should also read the "Beginners Guide to SEO" from Moz.com and familiarize yourself with all of the concepts within.

I make $75-100 per week using swagbucks passively. You wont get rich but if you use it right you can make some pretty easy side money. You answer surveys and watch videos and other small tasks to earn money. If you sign up through my referral code it'll give you a starting bonus and other good offers. I can also send you proof of the income I've earned if you're nervous or need tips. https://www.swagbucks.com/refer/swaguser21276774 (don't leave the page once you click the link or you will not get bonus)

You can also DM me for more info or help.

First off, are you seeing a therapist? I know they're expensive even on a sliding scale, but I think they can truly help your PTSD and imposter syndrome. I'm saying that with the fact that I had imposter syndrome and extremely bad anxiety during the many months I was unemployed, and even tho therapy was expensive, it really saved me in the long run. Also if you live in a major city, you can look to see if the nearby university has a therapy program within their psychology graduate program. I forgot what it's called (you can Google how to get free therapy). This is so graduate students studying therapy can have patients from the community to practice on. There is online therapy as well, such as Better Help. But it's best that you can talk to them on the phone and commit to scheduled sessions. Your mental health is worth the cost.

That's amazing that you have people knocking on your door for your knowledge and skills! It's ok if you don't know every language they have in their requirements. The great thing about programming is that you're always learning. If you are nervous as to what to talk about in interviews, I suggest spending to hire a career expert to help you with mock interviews. You can find many who can help with interviewing on upwork.com. They'll help you find the positives to talk about. You can reduce your fears by learning a few other currently popular languages, like Python, NodeJS, Swift on udemy.com. Only $10 for a full course!

I have also published it to dev.to, but I've heard that you can reset your Medium limit by using Incognito mode.

Copy paste job of https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/how-volunteer-experience-makes-your-resume-stand-out

Coincidentally, I read an article yesterday that addressed this topic. What to say to a potential employer when he/she asked you how much you made in your last job. The title of the article is called, "How to Answer the Question "What Was Your Last Salary?"

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20131217070749-52594-how-to-answer-the-question-what-was-your-last-salary

It's an interesting article, because it's one of the very few that I've read that doesn't tell you to lick the hiring manager's boot, and in fact criticized those "experts" who do advise that.

asana.com

You can set it up to deliver email notifications if you'd like. There's a mobile app too. I use it live and just keep it open all day in a browser. Helpful to know when you need to follow up on something. I use it in my job day-to-day. Used to do the post-it note thing, but kept losing track of the notes.

Here is my BASIC template - Use the following columns. Company Alumni Motivation Posting Size applied Contacted replied Viewed Rejected

I used the 2 hour job search as a template. And then I use my gmail to organize the specific jobs applied to (as most now send an email for application). https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

The short answer is that it is better to use BCC.

I think that you are going to submit an unsolicited application. I am a civil engineer too and have had no luck with unsolicited applications. Better to apply for a position advertaised on a job board even if you are not a 100% fit. I can give you heaps of suggestions on how to find a job overseas.

In 2012, I applied online for a job in Australia (I was in Italy at that time). Today I still live and work in Australia. I have written a short ebook for engineers on how to find a job anywhere. If you are really keen on giving your best shot to pursue a career overseas I would encourage you to download the ebook at https://www.amazon.com.au/How-find-job-anywhere-anytime-ebook/dp/B07K5X24HN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546527828&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+find+a+job+anywhere+anytime

Once you do that I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. We can have a Skype call if you like. No cost involved. It is my way of giving back to fellow engineers.

My contact details including the link to my LinkedIn profile are in the ebook.

Hope this message will help you.

Cheers Marco

That is a rough spot. But life isn't over and you know it. I recently read the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and it's been an immense positive push in my life.

Please read it. If you truly believe you are interested in writing and you think that it could be your calling, just do it. Have enough money to support yourself at the bare minimum and work on your art every single day. Throw your passion at the world without ever thinking about what people would buy or what people would think. Fight every single day and perfect your art, who knows what can happen. One thing is for sure, you will be true to yourself. And that's more than most people can ever do with their lives. We all have a passion, we all have our calling. It may not make you a lot of money, or any money for that matter. It's not going to guarantee you any financial security. But you would be acting through love to truly fulfill your potential. So few of us are brave enough to take that step to follow our dreams, maybe this is the perfect opportunity for you to follow yours.

Read How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Confidence to me is not something you know you have, you have faith in yourself and have it. Also /r/howtonotgiveafuck

Volunteer, it is comparable to work experience because you will pickup skills that matter. You will meet people, which combined with having skills is how you get jobs these days. Network as much as possible, opportunities come from people, the more people you deal with the more opportunities you can have.

Learn to speak publicly, take improv classes, talk to people randomly in public...embrace the fear of the situations and your anxiety eventually will go away as your experience increases. I'm always afraid when I'm being interviewed, I feel like I should be afraid and if I wasn't afraid then I wasn't taking it seriously enough. The fear is present, but I continue anyways...it's normal and part of the situation. I've learned to like fear, perhaps it makes me feel alive.

If someone does not have social skills it is usually because they have not practiced and or learned them enough.

Well first of all, congratulations on planning and thinking about your future. Whatever field it is you want to get into, start networking there, around that area. Second your comment about "become good friends or simply maintain communication" is half right. You see, becoming good friends with someone has to be organic. It has to happen naturally. This happens when you have a great report with someone- whether it's working, going to class or volunteer. Then as life goes on you keep in touch through either social media, events or if you get close, regular friend things.

I would encourage you to network with things your interested in. Volunteer, get involved at school- whether it's student government, sports clubs, computer geek stuff- whatever floats your boat. That's how you network.

I think that you are too young now, but as you are going through college, you can sign up with Linked In and join professional organizations.

Remember too, the "what you know" thing is pretty important too. Because once you get in, you better perform.

Good luck kid. You're going to do well. Here's a book you might like too. https://www.amazon.com/Make-Things-Happen-Networking-Teens/dp/1458761363

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