Why is it so hard to find a job?

[Anonymous]

Is it just me? I’ve been trying to find a job again for months. I am not getting many replies

[NamerOfStars]

No, it's not just you. Since losing my last job in 2020, I've kept track, and the number of applications I've filled out- every last one of which I was at least 95% qualified for- is greater than the number of days I've been alive. Heard back less than four dozen times. Fourteen interviews, no offers.

There's nothing like going in for an interview, hearing "We'll be in touch", and then seeing the same place put up a "We're reducing our hours due to staffing shortages" sign.

[Fireguy17]

I'm not sure where you are, what you want to do, your age or what pay level you are looking for, but in our small town as long as you have a pulse you can get a job.
We have an old-fashioned ice cream parlor that cannot open because they cannot get help.
Every place in town is looking.

[Anonymous]

Because older people are holding on to their jobs like it's a winning lotto ticket. Their not leaving the job market even after retirement so it makes it harder for younger people to obtain a job.

[BoopBoopBeep]

What are you looking for? Where are you located? Where I am there are help wanted signs all over the place

[Asker]

I am really looking for anything at this point. I’m applying to things as far and wide as Dairy Queen and preschool teacher, to tutor and customer service representative, and so on.

[BoopBoopBeep]

i drove 2 miles to Lowes and probably passed 3 dozen help wanted signs. You aren't seeing those around? Like every grocery store has signs at the entrance here, which is how I know Audi's pays 12.50. Sorry to hear you're having problems. When you're out and about keep your eyes peeled, and maybe try asking on the nextdoor website for more local intel. Best of luck!

[Asker]

Thanks. Maybe I should go in-person. I tried applying to Walmart online but it’s down or something. I have applied to some local places online including grocery stores, but either haven’t heard back or help isn’t needed at my location.

[Asker]

The only interview I’ve gotten was a phone interview for a library, and they must not have wanted me because it’s been over a week and no call back.

[Asker]

I’ve applied to CVS and some addiction treatment centers, as well as tutoring positions, no response. I feel like I’m being blackballed

[BoopBoopBeep]

I don't know what to tell you. Are you showing up to interviews professionally dressed or in sweatpants? Even when you're asking for an application. Look like someone I want to represent my company.

Are you in a college town? Go walk the main strip where the college kids shop and see who's hiring.

[Asker]

I haven’t been offered any in-person interviews, period. But I’ve have several jobs and consider myself employable; I usually dress in black slacks and a white button up for an interview with a blazer. I am not in a college town but I desperately need money soon to secure my deposit for my housing when I move on campus in the fall. I don’t know what to do. I just have to keep applying

[BoopBoopBeep]

There are help-wanted sections in the paper. You just show up and tell them you want a job. You can also contact a temp agency. That would be my first step.

[In_Trance]

It's a tough time right now. Good luck

[Anonymous]

Bad economy, AI/automation and vast overpopulation