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myriamha · 06-21-2007, 03:53 PM

My job search is going nowhere . I had several interviews and each time my candidacy was not retained either bacause they filled the position internally, or I'm over qualified for the position or they found someone who has more experince in the brokerage industry or someone who has his licence ....
I'm ready to give up ..

Luckyone · 06-21-2007, 03:56 PM

I've never understood how someone can be overqualified.

The way that I would look at it is you haven't found the position meant for you. Keep searching, you'll find it

Judy in Waco · 06-21-2007, 04:07 PM

Oh man...take a deep breath. You can do it, just keep on doing what you're doing.

wemple2 · 06-21-2007, 04:15 PM

Keep up the search, if it's meant to be...it will be!!!

IluvLucy · 06-21-2007, 04:52 PM

Job hunting is the pits! I'll cross my fingers for you that the perfect opportunity presents itself

littlewhip · 06-21-2007, 04:52 PM

sorry things seem so hopeless right now, but hang in there something will come your way

please keep your head up, i know it will happen for you if you keep the faith

best wishes to you and hugs.

YORKIEMOM2B2006 · 06-21-2007, 05:05 PM

hang in there....everything happens for a reason......those jobs probably werent good enough for YOU

keep looking and :

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daisy mae06 · 06-21-2007, 05:11 PM

Hey you know what . I think you need to look higher. If they say you are over qualified then go higher. Don't be afaid to be the one to call them and ask if the job is yours.

YT is here for ya Hun. and we wont let you fall

WesleyandMaddie · 06-21-2007, 05:58 PM

I know what you're going through. It took me months to find the job that I'm at now. Have you considered temping while you are looking? That way you can earn money but still have flexibility to go to interviews and such. This is what I did and it worked great for me.

CollegeCutieUSF · 06-21-2007, 06:21 PM

I know exactly how you feel. I'm going through the same thing right now. I just graduated from college and now I'm job hunting and it is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I'm so depressed, and every day I'm ready to just give up. I'm going to a job fair tomorrow where they do massive interviewing for all of the counties in florida, so hopefully I will leave there with a job. I'm crossing my fingers and just hoping for the best. I will do the same for you. Good luck with your job searching! If you need to talk, I'm here.

Erin · 06-21-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

I've never understood how someone can be overqualified.

Typically around here it means they don't want to pay what you are worth.

I feel for you! I had terrible luck finding a job out of college. My first job was beyond horrible - like crying every night horrible, then I worked for a shady company and quit before they went under. I ended up taking a job I was "overqualified" for - it only requires HS no college and the pay reflects that.

But, it has good benefits. I am lucky they took me because I need the insurance, but it's quite boring. You can't walk into an interview and explain that you need a job to pay the bills and get insurance. You have to convince them you really, really want this job that you are totally overqualified for... It's not easy.

Good luck. Hopefully the job market will pick up soon.

Gizmo's Mom · 06-22-2007, 03:00 AM

I've never understood how someone can be overqualified.

Around here it means you probably won't be satisfied with the job and could leave them high and dry when you found something better. I do wish you luck in your search, I too will be looking soon. The company I work for isn't doing so well since the hurricane 2 years ago and has cut everyone's hours down to 30. Keep looking hun, just means there is something better out there waiting for you.

friesianlady · 06-22-2007, 03:54 AM

I truly understand what you are going through.....My job was eliminated Christmas of 2005, after 26 years with the company....I sent my resume out to all the companies and most did not reply... They look at 26 years experience and they say "she's too old, or wants more money than they are willing to pay". I am still looking.....I'm working for a friend who owns a Tack/Feed store..I lift 50 lbs. of grain and hay and most days I'm on my feet for well over 7 hours....Its paying the bills....Keep looking, try a Temp Agency they do all the leg work for you........

myriamha · 06-23-2007, 06:15 PM

Thank you for your kind messages, definetely I will keep looking till I find a job as there is no other way around

06-21-2007, 03:53 PM	#1
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	Feeling down and depressed My job search is going nowhere . I had several interviews and each time my candidacy was not retained either bacause they filled the position internally, or I'm over qualified for the position or they found someone who has more experince in the brokerage industry or someone who has his licence .... I'm ready to give up .. __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929

06-21-2007, 03:56 PM	#2
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	I've never understood how someone can be overqualified. The way that I would look at it is you haven't found the position meant for you. Keep searching, you'll find it __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

06-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Oh man...take a deep breath. You can do it, just keep on doing what you're doing. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-21-2007, 04:15 PM	#4
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Keep up the search, if it's meant to be...it will be!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-21-2007, 04:52 PM	#5
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Job hunting is the pits! I'll cross my fingers for you that the perfect opportunity presents itself __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

06-21-2007, 04:52 PM	#6
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	sorry things seem so hopeless right now, but hang in there something will come your way please keep your head up, i know it will happen for you if you keep the faith best wishes to you and hugs. __________________

06-21-2007, 05:05 PM	#7
YORKIEMOM2B2006 Owned by 3 furbabies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,546	hang in there....everything happens for a reason......those jobs probably werent good enough for YOU keep looking and ::: __________________ Elaine, mom to 2 Yorkies Peanut & Dixie

06-21-2007, 05:11 PM	#8
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Hey you know what . I think you need to look higher. If they say you are over qualified then go higher. Don't be afaid to be the one to call them and ask if the job is yours. YT is here for ya Hun. and we wont let you fall __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

06-21-2007, 05:58 PM	#9
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	I know what you're going through. It took me months to find the job that I'm at now. Have you considered temping while you are looking? That way you can earn money but still have flexibility to go to interviews and such. This is what I did and it worked great for me.

06-21-2007, 06:21 PM	#10
CollegeCutieUSF Mom to Biggie & Capone Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,662	I know exactly how you feel. I'm going through the same thing right now. I just graduated from college and now I'm job hunting and it is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I'm so depressed, and every day I'm ready to just give up. I'm going to a job fair tomorrow where they do massive interviewing for all of the counties in florida, so hopefully I will leave there with a job. I'm crossing my fingers and just hoping for the best. I will do the same for you. Good luck with your job searching! If you need to talk, I'm here. __________________ I Mr. Biggs & Capone COMING SOON: peacelovedogs

06-22-2007, 03:00 AM	#12
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	I've never understood how someone can be overqualified. Around here it means you probably won't be satisfied with the job and could leave them high and dry when you found something better. I do wish you luck in your search, I too will be looking soon. The company I work for isn't doing so well since the hurricane 2 years ago and has cut everyone's hours down to 30. Keep looking hun, just means there is something better out there waiting for you.

06-22-2007, 03:54 AM	#13
friesianlady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 426	I truly understand what you are going through.....My job was eliminated Christmas of 2005, after 26 years with the company....I sent my resume out to all the companies and most did not reply... They look at 26 years experience and they say "she's too old, or wants more money than they are willing to pay". I am still looking.....I'm working for a friend who owns a Tack/Feed store..I lift 50 lbs. of grain and hay and most days I'm on my feet for well over 7 hours....Its paying the bills....Keep looking, try a Temp Agency they do all the leg work for you........

06-23-2007, 06:15 PM	#14
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	Thank you for your kind messages, definetely I will keep looking till I find a job as there is no other way around __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929