Colorado Technical University

What should a person with college degrees do after 6 months of not being able to find a job?

Shouldn't three degrees mean job security? The existing job has been eliminated ( a long time coming) and nothing is in sight. He has spent 5-10 hours a week for six months looking and applying. There have been a few interviews, but no offers. He's starting to struggle with depression and feelings of worthlessness, even though he's incredibly qualified. He needs to make $900/ week to meet expenses.

Public Comments

1. With the way the economy is, it's incredibly difficult for anyone to find a job right now. I have a family that was recenly laid off from her job, and she was one of the top employees there, but because the cash flow wasn't decreasing dramatically, they no longer had a need for her position. My point is, unfortunately, through no fault of his own, this person may be looking for a while. The best thing he can do is file for unemployment (I hope he has already) and keep looking. I've been unemployed before and I know how worthless it makes you feel, but he has to remember that MANY people are in the same boat as him, and MANY people have had to cut costs to make ends meet. It happens to everyone, from high-end execs to part timers, and you just have to make the best of it. My family member who recently lost her job is taking some time to visit family members she doesn't see often. She can easily apply for jobs from her computer, which she takes with her. He should enjoy each day as much as he can. Clean out the garage, go for long walks, etc. Things you don't have time to do when you're employed. A job will eventually come his way, especially when he's looking as hard as he is.
2. If you're "incredibly" qualified, you'd have a job. On top of that, $900 per week is a very high salary to expect in some industries. I think the main question would be- what, exactly, are your degrees in? In our current economy, jobs are being eliminated every day. If you're in an affected industry, even with degrees, it's going to be a huge battle finding a position.
3. Get use to the fact that there is no security in the job market and there hasn't been for years. This is a very bad job market. He needs to broaden his search and just keep looking. He also probably needs to get those expenses down.
4. Take any job out there. It may not be in the field your degrees are in, but at least you will make expenses. Get two jobs if necessary. You may have to settle for working as a manager of a fast food restaurant or in retail. Do what you have to do to meet those expenses or you'll have to move back in with mom and dad. And no, three degrees don't mean job security, especially if the degrees are in a field that doesn't hire or pay like history or art. If the existing job was "a long time coming" why hadn't he started looking a long time ago?
5. I bet it is the resume..try to get a new fresh resume done...I used www.resumeworld1.com
6. Look, if you are in bad need of job and money, I must suggest forget your degree for the time being. Be prepared for any reasonable job that you can get. Check out local newspaper. Apply for any job that you think you can do, maybe computing, sales rep. etc. Try cold calling to various companies. Majority of jobs are never advertised in the media. They are filled internally. Try your social networking as well. Internet is a very useful tool in this regard. I hope this helps a bit. Wish you best of luck.
7. Sometimes its not about your qualifications. Its about the attitude. If you are confident in your abilities and attitude, employers will see that and see that you are worth hiring in the first place. Second beef up your resume. Make it sound like you are important. Don't lie because you might get in over your head. Just play on words. If you are a cashier, its like saying advanced customer service representative. It sounds nicer but essentially the same thing. So... make your self sound good and keep a good attitude with confidence