I’m 56 years & I’m not getting any luck whatsoever with interviews! I have 15+ years in management working in health plans. I have tailored my resumes- applied for non managerial positions, followed up with emails and/or calls on my applications and have gotten absolutely no where! I have been unemployed since May 2016. I did take a year off so my unemployment gap is explained with two deaths (parents) in the family and relocating out of state. Any suggestions?!
I have been out of job for one year because I relocated from the Philippines to San Antonio Texas last Oct 2017 because I got married to a US citizen. I had to work on my adjustment of status since I needed the legal papers to stay here in the US and it was only one week ago that I received my Employment Authorization Document . I have been working with the hospitality industry for 27 years . I rose from the ranks from a entry level Telephone Operator right after I graduated from my Associates in college and my most recent position before resigning from my job in the Philippines was a Revenue and Reservations Manager for a 4 star business hotel with 668 rooms. I must say I was so proud of this job because we started from scratch . I had been task to form my department of 7 staff , hire and train them as well as I positioned the hotel in marketing terms among our current competitors . I also identified all the markets we need to target and formulated a 2 year business plan for this property . Now to cut the long story short , last week I started to apply for all hotel jobs here in San Antonio starting with the Revenue Manager position and even a higher position like an Assistant General Manager and to a point like applying to a Front Desk Supervisor position and even an entry level position like a Concierge for the Executive Club of a hotel . Iam very sad and disappointed to say that all I got for the past one week are all rejection letters and not a single interview . It really makes me wonder what Iam doing wrong and why my 27 years of experience in hospitality seem not to matter at all . I am very certain that given a chance to go to an interview I would be very much be able to ace my interviews because I believe I am very well versed and experience in a lot of areas of the hotel. Can anyone please give me some advice as this is my first time applying here in the US. I spoke to one of my very close friends who has been residing in San Antonio for 16 years and worked with the hospitality industry for 16 years and she has told me that in such industry in this city, it is very closely knitted and that they only hire people who are known in the industry and being a newcomer it will definitely be a very difficult challenge because I do not have the track record in the industry to show for. At first I was quite skeptical with what she said because I knew I have 27 years of experience and these hotels are not the run of the mill hotels . These are luxury resorts, and big business hotels mostly more than 250 rooms . Anyway I hope I can get some good advice here because Iam feeling disappointed already. I don't really mind even an entry level Administrative Assistant or even a Reservations Agent or Supervisor because I need to start somewhere. Thank you in advance to everyone in this very supportive community. More power to all.
I am 41,haven't worked in bout eleven years basically, am raring willing and ready to return to the work world but no one seems to want to hire me! So discouraging!
I and my former coworker feel that I was wrongfully terminated. For the last several months of my job, I was obviously being targeted and unfairly singled out. I have a flash drive full of evidence. The office manager even seemed to act maliciously towards me. Despite the overwhelming stress affecting certain cognitive abilities, I hung in there. I have a meeting scheduled with Industrial Affairs to finalize my complaint against my former employer, a nationwide IP firm. BTW, my coworker quit as soon as she found out I was fired. My boss even lied about my separation, stating it was a mutual separation; I received benefits despite their claim.
Since 7/31, I think I’m finally mentally ready to work again.
My concern: How do I explain my separation and lengthy absence after the separation date? Also, I fear my boss will state that they wouldn’t rehire me or even elaborate with close administrators.
Would like some advice how on a resume do I explain all my short times at multiple companies. Of the last 8 companies 5 filed bankruptcy or went thru reorganization’s and I along with many staff were laid off. How do I explain it? It looks bad like I jump around when it’s not the case.
At my age job hunting seems more challenging. You spend all this time sending resumes, completing applications, joining sites and you don't hear anything either way. In the meantime the bills keep rolling in. I need a stable job in Hoke, Scotland, Cumberland or Richmond county NC. I have excellent Government references and a great work ethic. Please help me understand. :(
Hello all, I have been unemployed for almost a year. The job market is pretty competitive. When I send my resume to companies, I am always asked: "what type of work have you been doing since November 2017?". I tell them seeking employment and studying for my HR exam. I'm being honest. It seems like once I tell them that, I do not receive another email or correspondence. Am I wrong?
I left my previous position to care for my mother who had dementia and was in decline. I took care of her until her death. Employers view this as a gap in employment. I can reassure any employer that this was a 24/7 position, which I chose to take on.
Between college and subsequently having to provide around the clock care for my ailing grandmother i havent had a real job in over 4 years how should i go about getting my foot in the door in a position that offers advancement potential in leadership responsibilities, skillset development, and compensation?
Hey guys, I got pretty good feedback from a few of you on my last post giving resume tips so i'm opening this post up to specific questions you may have about your resume and some insider tips that most people don't know.
When applying to a position it is best to list your skills/qualifications first. Most people try to get a fancy template to look professional but we as recruiters go through so many resumes a day we honestly don't get the time to appreciate your resume decor. Look at what the job is asking for, and if you have experience in any of the requirements, list them in your qualifications at the top of your resume. We look at that FIRST.
If there is a gap in your resume, BE PREPARED to discuss it in a professional manner. If you took time off to care for a loved one, say that. If you went on an eat,pray,love journey after your spouse/loved one passed away, say that. We don't need the grimey details such as you were depressed, or lost all your _____ due to your illness. Name the reason for the gap and allow the HR manager to decide how much more information they want. "I was enduring chemo and had to take some time." Is a sufficient answer. Most recruiters and HR won't ask for more details.
If you have a problem that needs to be addressed in the interview, state the problem, and offer a solution to it. Give them the opportunity to decide if they can work with it. For example: "I can't work that schedule because I'm a single mother who has to pick up my son from school by 4 p.m and my daughter from daycare by 5:30." Will NOT get you a job. Is it okay to have that issue? Yes. Is it okay to leave it there? No. Try "My sons school has a set pick up schedule as does my daughters daycare. Is it possible that I can take a Morning or Night shift so that my being a mom doesn't have to interfere with my being an excellent employee? I can come in as early as ____ and leave by 3, or as late as 6 and leave by ____. Does that still fit the needs of the company?
I see resume tips all over telling people to copy the job description and paste it i the base of their resume, turn the text to white so it cant be seen and then submit it. This will make your resume pop up as a perfect match in our database systems. That is true. What they do not tell you is that we use CTRL +F to look for certain words in your resume which will expose the hidden words at the base of your resume. You will not only look dishonest, but not too bright. DON'T DO THIS. EVER.
Dare to be confident! Stop apologizing for knowing your worth and being you. if you come into an interview desperately pleading for a job and continuously mentioning how hard its been to find work, and down on your luck you are, you may receive pity, but you won't receive a salary you're worth. Thy'll take that as an opportunity to low ball you. You wouldn't have gotten the call for the interview if you weren't qualified. This is the opportunity for you to sell yourself. Not plead. Make eye contact when you're speaking, and be awesome.
Take your time, If you don't know the answer off the top of your head don't get nervous and start spewing randomness, but more importantly don't let the flow of the conversation die. That's the epitome of awkward. Try filler statements, vs filler words. Filler words are words used to buy time but usually make you sound dense or unsure such as "uhmmm" "ya'know" "Like..." and my favorite, waving your hand in a circular motion as if you expect me to answer my question for you. -_- Try filler STATEMENTS that keep the flow of the conversation such as... "Wow, that's a great question." "Hmm, That's the first time I've been asked that in an interview," These statements don't buy you much time but they also don't leave the interviewer looking at you in dead silence, so we'll call that a win.
any questions?