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So I graduated last March and since then I've been putting in applications almost everywhere there's an opening. So far I've been to 7 interviews, and been interviewed over the phone for a couple others. I've gone two qualifying exams, both of them for only one position, you guys...one position! And there were like 40 people taking it. On top of that, they work based on a merit system where people who work in the company get preference points additional. And they only interview people with the top 3 ranks. Well, for the first exam I was number 3. Just as soon as I get myself all happy and pumped, they tell me the job was filled by someone who works at the company.
For the second exam from a different district they wanted some college courses I didn't have. Well they should've told us that before the exam so we didn't have to waste our time! Aahhh!
I know that finding a job is hard for many people right now with this economy. I'm just worried because my parents are talking about the possibility of our house getting foreclosed. I want to help them, but I can't find a job. This situation has gotten me really depressed, especially when I think of all the hard work I put in to get my degree. I mean, is this really how bad it's gotten? Does hard work and education not matter anymore? I really feel like I wasted my time and money in college. And it seems that for my past interviews, my age seems to be a disadvantage because people see me as some inexperienced youngster trying to get a job. How are people supposed to get "experience" if nobody gives them a shot?
I've given up on trying to find a job that's even remotely related to my degree. I've applied to almost every job out there, if they would take me. If I had to work at McDonalds, I really would. I just don't want us to end up like everyone else who lost their home.
So far I still have two interviews I'm waiting for a decision on. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The other day, my bf and I went to Panda express and this is what my fortune cookie says: "You may lose the small ones but win the big ones."
I just hope that's true about my fruitless job hunt.
Whew. Sorry for such a long and sad rant. Thanks for reading you guys.
*EDIT/UPDATE: So I decided to call Kohls and ask them about what happened with my online application and how it got rejected as soon as it was submitted. I spoke to the manager, and she said to come in and fill out an application and we'll do the interview then...yay!
Has anyone here worked at Kohl's? How do you like it?
I know that finding a job is hard for many people right now with this economy. I'm just worried because my parents are talking about the possibility of our house getting foreclosed. I want to help them, but I can't find a job. This situation has gotten me really depressed, especially when I think of all the hard work I put in to get my degree. I mean, is this really how bad it's gotten? Does hard work and education not matter anymore? I really feel like I wasted my time and money in college. And it seems that for my past interviews, my age seems to be a disadvantage because people see me as some inexperienced youngster trying to get a job. How are people supposed to get "experience" if nobody gives them a shot?
I've given up on trying to find a job that's even remotely related to my degree. I've applied to almost every job out there, if they would take me. If I had to work at McDonalds, I really would. I just don't want us to end up like everyone else who lost their home.
The other day, my bf and I went to Panda express and this is what my fortune cookie says: "You may lose the small ones but win the big ones."
I just hope that's true about my fruitless job hunt.
Whew. Sorry for such a long and sad rant. Thanks for reading you guys.
*EDIT/UPDATE: So I decided to call Kohls and ask them about what happened with my online application and how it got rejected as soon as it was submitted. I spoke to the manager, and she said to come in and fill out an application and we'll do the interview then...yay!
Has anyone here worked at Kohl's? How do you like it?