10-27-2019, 05:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-27-2019, 05:30 AM by cookderosa.)
Congratulations on finishing!!
I agree with others, and would underscore that an email blast approach is futile. Instead of 300 online applications, you need 4-5 meaningful conversations.
Also, I hate to say this, but I can't think of many careers that don't expect you to work your way up into roles with more responsibility (more income). I realize you don't want to take a lower-paying job at your age, but look at it as an investment. I don't know this specific industry, but if you don't get something soon, perhaps you can do an unpaid internship at least part-time. It doesn't even have to be advertised as an internship, you can create an opportunity for yourself by offering your services (as a bookkeeper maybe?) free of charge to a cause or organization that you're passionate about. Finding purpose and meaning in your work will do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence. (and, you'll network, and you'll get experience, and you'll have something to put on your resume for this time frame)
As an example, 4 years ago, I was asked to do a presentation (free) for our library that has turned into a wonderful relationship with many branches and though I do this only 8 times per year, it's a wonderful entry on my resume. It keeps me doing public speaking during dry spells and allows me to serve a part of my community in a different way. That experience has generated dozens of opportunities for giving that same type of presentation to an audience that pays. I didn't know that when I started, it built over time.
Good luck!
I agree with others, and would underscore that an email blast approach is futile. Instead of 300 online applications, you need 4-5 meaningful conversations.
Also, I hate to say this, but I can't think of many careers that don't expect you to work your way up into roles with more responsibility (more income). I realize you don't want to take a lower-paying job at your age, but look at it as an investment. I don't know this specific industry, but if you don't get something soon, perhaps you can do an unpaid internship at least part-time. It doesn't even have to be advertised as an internship, you can create an opportunity for yourself by offering your services (as a bookkeeper maybe?) free of charge to a cause or organization that you're passionate about. Finding purpose and meaning in your work will do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence. (and, you'll network, and you'll get experience, and you'll have something to put on your resume for this time frame)
As an example, 4 years ago, I was asked to do a presentation (free) for our library that has turned into a wonderful relationship with many branches and though I do this only 8 times per year, it's a wonderful entry on my resume. It keeps me doing public speaking during dry spells and allows me to serve a part of my community in a different way. That experience has generated dozens of opportunities for giving that same type of presentation to an audience that pays. I didn't know that when I started, it built over time.
Good luck!
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