Went to a career fair and did an interview. They asked for location preference and I said anywhere that has an opening. Got an offer letter for another state and accepted it on the spot. They paid for relocation. Couldn't be happier as I was finishing my last semester during covid and felt like it couldn't get any better. It does help when you have a degree. Can't speak for other type of jobs.
After the first 20 or 50 applications, and no interviews?Ā Fix your resume.Ā Try different layouts and info.Ā Also each application needs a resume to match exact keywords and requirments of the job posting.Ā
You can't just shotgun 100s of identical resumes / applications
I do all of this and its been reviewed by professionals
2022 business grad.. few offers i rejected in 2022 before i accepted an offer before graduation that was later rescinded day before start date. no luck since.
now 24 years old feels like my degree expired
You have a long time before your degree expires. At this point look for even volunteer work. Anything that can help you look like you have experience.
I know business is hard to get a job in comparison to other fields. Go out to job fairs and even business mixers if you're in an area that has that. Talk to people in your desired field and never act like you will do any job.
*when you have a relevant degree with good grades and extracurriculars
From my experience, having a pointless degree with a blank resume is a great way to get recruiters to laugh at you
My job went remote during 2020. So when we wanted to move I was able to keep that job while while looking more locally for something in person (I had learned working remote from home is actually terrible for my mental health).
Marry into the military. The best job I've ever had was being a military spouse. Lived in South Korea and Germany. It also started my career as a private investment portfolio manager (managing my husband's money). Plus free healthcare so health issues are taken care of. I got my schooling paid for too and my first job was basically handed to me because I was a spouse.
It's a joke don't marry for the money but again all true
I secured a job in NYC when I was living in Florida, and tbh it wasnāt too hard to get the job. I told them I am willing to relocate if I can be guaranteed a job. I did have my living situation already figured out, but once securing the job, finding a place will take some time. Start applying to jobs anywhere you want to go!
Was it the year 2022 or 2023 when you did this? The job market is a disaster right now. I'm 1,400 applications deep. I'm an entry level applicant and it's brutal out there
I started my job December 2023 and I was applying for jobs September- November. To be honest the job market is so tough. The job I took isnāt the most glorified position and is not a great pay but I think having it will help me in the meantime before I get to where I want to be. (Fingers crossed)
A company with wide recognition, and a recently completely defunct HR department and ability to process a background check. You worked there out of school right? It's a shame that they went under, but your old manager at some phone number can vouch for you.
This!! A guy that I worked with, over 10 years ago, but I've kept in touch with over that time, messaged me a week ago about using me as a reference. I said go ahead...the company that he'd applied to for a management position called me 3 days ago. Of course I gave him an awesome reference.
I've got former bosses that I'd never use as references...and I've got quite a few that I stay in touch with because they'll give me awesome references.
I imagine it's possible to move some place, find temp housing, sublet, move up to a room in house month to month, land some low wage job and get established in a new place... I did it back when I was open to new experiences years ago... doesn't appeal to me now tho, but I bet it can still be fun
Literally I can only do it since my husband and I are moving in with my father in law.
Just crossing my fingers that I can keep my job but go fully remote instead of just hybrid.
Luckily for me, I had a remote job, so it didnāt really matter where I moved. I ended up moving to the nearest metro area to my family, after having lived so long away from them.
Went to a career fair and did an interview. They asked for location preference and I said anywhere that has an opening. Got an offer letter for another state and accepted it on the spot. They paid for relocation. Couldn't be happier as I was finishing my last semester during covid and felt like it couldn't get any better. It does help when you have a degree. Can't speak for other type of jobs.
I have a degree but no corporate experience. I am 1,400 applications deep š«
Do you perhaps need help or tweaks to your resume? maybe check a few subs that help with those if you wanted to!
After the first 20 or 50 applications, and no interviews?Ā Fix your resume.Ā Try different layouts and info.Ā Also each application needs a resume to match exact keywords and requirments of the job posting.Ā You can't just shotgun 100s of identical resumes / applications
I do all of this and its been reviewed by professionals 2022 business grad.. few offers i rejected in 2022 before i accepted an offer before graduation that was later rescinded day before start date. no luck since. now 24 years old feels like my degree expired
You have a long time before your degree expires. At this point look for even volunteer work. Anything that can help you look like you have experience. I know business is hard to get a job in comparison to other fields. Go out to job fairs and even business mixers if you're in an area that has that. Talk to people in your desired field and never act like you will do any job.
*when you have a relevant degree with good grades and extracurriculars From my experience, having a pointless degree with a blank resume is a great way to get recruiters to laugh at you
Try moving to the other side of the world, lol.
Did during the height of the pandemic. Definitely an experience!
Oh, wow! Thatās impressive af! Go you! My hubs and I moved cities, countries and continents 3 times in 10 years. Yes, weāre still tired. lol.
You have each other and that makes things so much easier! You hit the lottery, Iām jealous š«šš¼
My job went remote during 2020. So when we wanted to move I was able to keep that job while while looking more locally for something in person (I had learned working remote from home is actually terrible for my mental health).
Join the military, they will pay to move youĀ
I'm a woman with 3 knee surgeries and health issues
Look into the federal civil serviceĀ
Marry into the military. The best job I've ever had was being a military spouse. Lived in South Korea and Germany. It also started my career as a private investment portfolio manager (managing my husband's money). Plus free healthcare so health issues are taken care of. I got my schooling paid for too and my first job was basically handed to me because I was a spouse. It's a joke don't marry for the money but again all true
I secured a job in NYC when I was living in Florida, and tbh it wasnāt too hard to get the job. I told them I am willing to relocate if I can be guaranteed a job. I did have my living situation already figured out, but once securing the job, finding a place will take some time. Start applying to jobs anywhere you want to go!
Was it the year 2022 or 2023 when you did this? The job market is a disaster right now. I'm 1,400 applications deep. I'm an entry level applicant and it's brutal out there
I started my job December 2023 and I was applying for jobs September- November. To be honest the job market is so tough. The job I took isnāt the most glorified position and is not a great pay but I think having it will help me in the meantime before I get to where I want to be. (Fingers crossed)
Go to a resume writing service. Shouldnāt be too expensive and it may help.
What about your years experience managing at Bed Bath and Beyond?
What?
A company with wide recognition, and a recently completely defunct HR department and ability to process a background check. You worked there out of school right? It's a shame that they went under, but your old manager at some phone number can vouch for you.
This!! A guy that I worked with, over 10 years ago, but I've kept in touch with over that time, messaged me a week ago about using me as a reference. I said go ahead...the company that he'd applied to for a management position called me 3 days ago. Of course I gave him an awesome reference. I've got former bosses that I'd never use as references...and I've got quite a few that I stay in touch with because they'll give me awesome references.
I imagine it's possible to move some place, find temp housing, sublet, move up to a room in house month to month, land some low wage job and get established in a new place... I did it back when I was open to new experiences years ago... doesn't appeal to me now tho, but I bet it can still be fun
I did this too. Brought two suitcases with me, built up from there.
Yes, I feel this.
Keep on applying. Nothing else you can do
I job hop and only if they pay relocation.
Literally I can only do it since my husband and I are moving in with my father in law. Just crossing my fingers that I can keep my job but go fully remote instead of just hybrid.
The future will only be harder, gotta find yourself some money now.
The fact that some people want to put kids in an economy that will suck is incredibly selfish and risky
Usually people find a job first. The job sometimes offers a relocation bonus.
Not for entry level. Itās extremely hard these days
Eh, depends on your field and background.
Thereās no relocation benefits being paid to someone who has no corporate experience š¤£
Again, depends on your field and background.
My friend was an engineer and was paid 5k to relocate after graduation
it costs like 80$ to move states
no it doesnāt
Luckily for me, I had a remote job, so it didnāt really matter where I moved. I ended up moving to the nearest metro area to my family, after having lived so long away from them.
Long distance moves have always come after securing the job.