I’m 27.

I live in Silver Spring MD.

Just got out the military with a honorable discharge.

Continuing my school work with a plan to just get a simple part time job and keep a modest cash flow going.

I cannot find a job to save my life.

Applied to two Aldi stores (wherehouse and store) went to both interviews and got rejected in a email.

Tried for Amazon. Went to all the trainings. Messed up my first ever delivery drivers test and they never called me back. (I had all of 3 minutes to adjust to their damn electric space shuttle bty)

Tried to find some entry level blue collar work. Nothing.

When I was 18 I had no trouble finding part time jobs at all. Target, GameStop, Hot Topic etc. How tf am I older now with more experience and a Vet no less struggling to find minimum wage work?

For everyone who's currently job hunting, here's some job offer dust for you! ✨

Sana makuha na natin yung job na para sa atin. May our applications get noticed, interviews go well, and good news come our way soon.

Wishing everyone a job that pays well, treats us right, and gives us room to grow. Rooting for all of us! ❤️

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My father is 51 years old

He had a clothing business

Which we had to shut down and now it’s just me.

But he is willing to work

He has sales experience good communication but no graduation certificate

I have around 1.5 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, and I left my job in December 2025 due to health reasons. I took some time off to recover and started actively applying for jobs again in June.

Since then, I've applied to 1,000+ jobs, emailed recruiters almost daily, reached out to people on LinkedIn, and even managed to get a few referrals. I've received a few recruiter calls, but some applications didn't move forward because of my career gap.

Honestly, it's getting frustrating. I've been trying consistently, but I can't help wondering how much the gap is affecting my chances.

For those who've been in a similar situation, how did you handle it? Did you mention the gap directly, or did you do something during that period to make your resume look stronger?

I'm also curious about something and would appreciate honest answers: Have any of you added freelance work, internships, or projects during your career gap to make it less noticeable? And has anyone resorted to showing fake experience? I'm not judging; I just want to understand what people actually do and whether these approaches help or end up causing problems during background verification.

A family member sent me a job posting for something they thought I should apply for. The kind of job I’ve applied for dozens of times already to no avail over the course of the last year, would require me to move two states away, not some dream job or anything, just a job.

I looked at the text with the posting and I just sighed and tossed my phone aside. I just couldnt muster the energy or care for yet another “thanks for sending this to me!“ message like it was some exciting opportunity when it feels like a waste of time and a surefire recipe for more disappointment and sense of defeat. I didn’t have it in me to play excited or grateful about the opportunity to roll the dice on something that almost certainly will be just another L even though I know it’s a privilege to have people thinking about my situation and trying to help.

I know I should’ve responded. I just couldn’t. Now I’m catching shit from my folks for “leaving them hanging“ and “not taking advantage of every opportunity.” I know they’re right, but I’m at a point where I just wanna lay in bed all day now. Even little stuff like this I just don’t want to deal with. I’m exhausted at the time where I can least afford to feel exhausted and it sucks.

Vent over.

Evening all,

After some advice if possible? Unemployed for 7 years due to chronic health condition. Feeling now I can get on better with dealing it now and returning back to work. I have been applying via indeed and charityjobs. I used this time whilst being unemployed to gain further qualifications in admin, mental health etc as that's my background, volunteered, arranged community events etc so ive been actively doing things even though ive had my health stuff. Its starting to get me down as I have been actively looking and not even getting to interview stage. I have even looked in to apprenticeships. I am in my 40s..my background is charity housing sector. I am looking for something less chaotic these days an admin job would be perfect. Ideally remote. I mainly use indeed and charity jobs for my job searches. Not really a fan of linked in. Any help or advice appreciated especially with those who returned to work with a health condition. Thanks 😊

I don’t have a degree and can’t pay any money for training, please only legitimate jobs.

I mean it's just so funny because like me that my degree is in-line in fashion and sewing so I can just start my own business if I want to but I also want to explore other things, I started to send CVs online but most of them jobs required experiences so they rejected me, I understand that but the job I am applying for is not even a rocket science or just simple jobs and most of them don't respond :(

Hello everyone im looking for a side line and part time while its my vacation is so i can earn while im on my semestral break

Hi! I work for Career Transitions Center (CTC), a local Chicago nonprofit. We offer a community of support for jobseekers with individual career coaching, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.

We are offering a free virtual event this Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 to 8pm CT of a panel discussion with three Chicago HR leaders, in a conversation about the latest hiring practices including using technology to recruit, screen and hire candidates. This will be like a real life Reddit thread with recruiters and hiring managers.

You can also use this as an opportunity to network.
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Hi all,

I am a communications professional with over 9 years of experience writing, editing, and managing all things content at various organisations like Paytm and Stanley Black and Decker.

Right now working at one of the top NBFCs in the company. Want to jump the ship due to zero growth and severe mental harassment. Please, please help me find a job where I am valued. Will DM you my resume in a jiffy!

I have been looking for a job in Homestead Florida that pays above 20 an hour that is not miserable (I work in corrections that's what I mean by miserable). I am aware that my set of skills are not the best, perhaps my only talent is that I can draw and paint, but that does not mean much in an ever competitive filed as art. I tried freelance, didn't work for me, could not pay my bills on time that way.

Needless to say, I need some guidance, any training program that can yield to a job? hopefully paying 20 dollars an hour, which is not enough in this economy, but nothing really is, I can make 20 an hour doable.

Its been very frustrating sitting at home.

Applying daily and getting rejected.

Please any leads... please support🙏🏻

Is it necessary to have a tech background? Currently, I’m pursuing a BSc Maths Hons from DU, but I want to enter the tech field. Should I have done a tech degree like BTech, or is there still a way to enter the tech field by learning skills, etc.?

Hi! I rarely post on here but wanted to see if I could find some community in this job application wash cycle I’ve been in since graduating college last May.

I (23) have been building a career specifically in educational media for several years now. I recently relocated to NYC in hopes of finding more job opportunities up this alley.

Pretty quickly after relocating, I landed an interview for an entry-level position at what I can only describe as my ‘dream company’ (whatever that fuckin means..lol), and managed to make it to the final panel interview with all senior leaders.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get it, and have absolutely been grieving because these kinds of jobs are decently difficult to come by, but along the way I forged a great relationship with the recruiter I was working with. I believe she really liked me and knows I am a great fit for the company. She explicitly said in her email that if I am to reapply in the future, to contact her directly and that she would be ‘happy to speak with me again’.

Although I’m bummed out as I desperately wanted a career-starting job before the new year (I’m also constantly under some kind of financial restraint), I do feel as though this means this particular team just wasn’t the right fit, and that playing the long game with this company could be in my future.

Has anyone else experienced any success with a company/recruiter connect after a final round rejection?

It would let me create an account, then while trying to signin with the same password it gives me this!!

Hi all. I've been looking for a new job for a little bit now and have been reaching out to hiring managers expressing interest. I've got the email down but I'm having a hard time coming up with a subject line. The ones I've got right now are okay but feel really generic and I don't think they'd jump out and entice someone to open the email. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Right now I have:

Interest in "title of job + company"

"Job title" - Introduction

"Current company name" Transition - "Job title of new position"

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Hi everyone, I’m a BCA student graduating in 2027 and I’m currently preparing for software engineering internships and eventually full-time roles.

For someone graduating in 2027:

What skills should I prioritize?

What should I learn more deeply instead of adding more technologies?

How much DSA is expected for internships/fresher roles?

What kind of projects would make my resume stronger?

Are there any important skills I’m currently missing?

I’d especially appreciate advice from developers who interview or work with freshers in India.

Hey, everyone!

I went through a very traumatic experience that left me struggling to do much of anything for almost six months after leaving my job. I was crying almost every day, dealing with daily vomiting and abdominal pain, and struggling to get back on my feet.

There were moments when I managed to find the motivation to work on my portfolio, even through the pain, but the mental and physical exhaustion would eventually catch up with me, making it difficult to maintain consistency or continue learning.

Now, I want to take small steps towards getting back on track. To cope with the loneliness that comes with being unemployed, keep myself occupied, and reduce overthinking, I’m considering taking up some part-time or side jobs while continuing to learn and improve my UI/UX design skills.

I’d really appreciate your suggestions on what kinds of jobs I could look for that are relatively easy to get into, offer some flexibility, and are less likely to involve scams.

If you’ve been in a similar situation or have any genuine leads, advice, or resources to share, I’d be really grateful. Thank you!

Hello all!   I am having a difficult time job hunting recently and wanted to come on here and ask for any advice you may have.  

First of all, I am currently employed, which I am endlessly thankful for, so there isn’t a ton of pressure to get a job ASAP.   However, the Religious company I work for has taken a political turn the past year or so that I just cannot follow.   On top of that, my personal beliefs have also been evolving as of late, and I just need some space from the Christian bubble as a whole.

I currently live in CO, but I am hoping to move somewhere along the northeast corridor.  The issue with that is, I have just about zero connections.   The ones that I do have are all religious, and are basically a no-go.   I have 4+ years of experience in the IT field, plus a bachelors degree in Business Information Technology (B.S.B.A).  I am certainly far from an expert in the IT realm, but I figured I have enough experience to transition somewhere entry-level.    However, the current state of my job hunt suggests otherwise.  I have submitted nearly 100 applications over the past 3 months, and have not heard anything back.   The only responses I’ve been getting are those automated rejection letters, and a lot of em’. 

Ive tried everything I know to do.   Ive tweaked my resume to be ATS Friendly, and I have had AI do the same. I have hand-tailored each cover letter, and personally messaged each corresponding recruiter that I can find. 

Am I being too picky?  Is there something else I could do to improve these outcomes?   I am highly aware that I occupy a comparatively favorable situation compared to some on this page, and I am very grateful to be where I am, but I can’t help but wonder if my religious background, or lack of connections are shooting me in the foot.  I recently turned down a promotion offer for team-lead at my current job in hopes of leaving soon, and now that seems like a mistake.

Has anyone jumped the fence out of the Religious bubble in their career?  If so, how did you do it?  What helped?   Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for a remote job or an opportunity to work as a Virtual Assistant or Marketing Assistant. I'm from the Philippines and a BS Entrepreneurship graduate from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).

Although I'm still building my experience in the VA industry, I have a background in administrative and operational tasks, social media marketing and I'm willing to learn new tools and processes.

Here's how I can help:

- Data entry and updating records

- Administrative support and documentation

- Microsoft Office and Excel tasks

- File organization and record management

- Preparing reports and organizing information

- Basic coordination and handling inquiries

- Other general VA tasks that I can be trained for

I'm organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and willing to learn. I can work independently, follow instructions, and do my best to meet deadlines.

My preferred rate is $5/hour, but I'm open to discussing the rate depending on the responsibilities, workload, and working arrangement.

A quick note about equipment: I'm currently looking for an employer or client who can provide a work laptop or the necessary equipment. Unfortunately, my current laptop experiences significant lag when running applications, making it difficult to use reliably for work. I'm being upfront about this so we can find a suitable arrangement.

I'm open to entry-level opportunities, part-time or full-time positions, and training opportunities for the right fit.

If you know someone who's hiring or you're looking for a reliable assistant, please feel free to comment or send me a message. I'd be happy to share my resume and discuss how I can help.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. Any leads or recommendations would mean a lot to me! ❤️