This job hunt is pissing me the fukk off now. Why doesn't anyone want to hire me?

[Sad Bunny]

@*F*U*N*E*R*A*L*

do you have a college degree?

 

[*L*E*G*A*C*Y*]

@*F*U*N*E*R*A*L*

do you have a college degree?

Yep. I do. I have a Media and Professional Communications degree and a Digital Media certificate.

One of the things I'm going to try to do is reach out to Pitt alumni here in the city. I've literally been bookmarking links and writing down tips from people who have posted in this thread in my little blue notebook for further reference.

 

[HookersandIceCream]

I've done sales before. I really don't have any experience in retail other than knowing how to work a register.

I know this job pays $20+ pretty easy to get IMO
http://www.flexteamjobs.com/campaign/view.html?id=332&loc=new+york&emid=3640

 

[DreadHead P]

What's your degree in?

Business administration & management

 

[Sad Bunny]

Yep. I do. I have a Media and Professional Communications degree and a Digital Media certificate.

One of the things I'm going to try to do is reach out to Pitt alumni here in the city. I've literally been bookmarking links and writing down tips from people who have posted in this thread in my little blue notebook for further reference.

I apply to everything on Linkedin.

what was your previous job titles?

or are you a recent college grad?

I work in the media now.

try journalismjobs.com too

 

[#1 pick]

At this point in my life, I could care less about my race being held against me. Someone like me who has skills, knowledge, charisma, foresight, and other great qualities, I have confidence that people will see that I'm an asset and eventually give me the opportunities I worked hard to obtain. It already has worked to a degree with my blog and especially working as a DJ in radio (but those shows I did on WRCT ant WPTS were more to promote myself as a DJ then be a radio DJ...my main passion is music) I even think of it like this in my life; I am who I am and nothing will change that. I've been willing to work hard to prove that I have something going on. But yeah, favoritism will get in the way. It's a harsh reality, but I refuse to let that kill my dreams.

I'm willing to build up my skill set if need be. I consider myself a very computer literate person, so learning some programming language or IT would probably benefit me. I'm just looking for that job (or jobs...I'm willing to work two honestly) that gives me enough money where I can pay bills and rent and have extra to funds towards other ventures to supplement my income.

As for the bolded...I'm already limited due to the fact I have experience...but not enough to really get hired for most promising careers. It's just all about getting experience for me. I've already had a taste of it working here in NY and I'm still hungry for more...even at my age. LOL.

That top part is nice and that's me in a large degree but none of that matters to these companies hiring for jobs. You gotta switch it up if no one is calling. I been there, worked in politics. Was the youngest this and that. I had connects but when everything dried up, what's next???

I had to switch it up. That's the point you are at. You have to switch it up. I didn't do that Vector Marketing ploys because after a day, I knew it was some shyt but I did go and I realize, this ain't what I want. It's all about a change and chances. It's a lot easier to date 15 girls and bed one then date one girl trying to bed one if that's your thing. It's all about percentages and opportunities.

Look into it, if you are a graphic designer which a lot of companies need, talk and set up meetings with them and ask for help. Go to meetups. Do what you got to do. If you need ANY help, PM me about it. Think outside of the box. The inside of the box is white folks logic, that shyt don't work no more and it never did for us.

 

[#1 pick]

This bolded speaks to me. I don't want to be that person hitting up my parents for money at my age, but until I can find a steady job with a steady pay, I'll have to.

It hurts my pride...I don't really feel like I can admit to that and I'm ashamed of it. At this age, I imagined that I'd be somebody making money and being independent. But I spent way too much time in college and now I'm here at almost 30 feeling like that 22-24 year old that just got out of college and is looking for their first big job in the big bad city.

There were many reasons I moved here. I always wanted to live here, and I just felt after my last year of college that I really needed a challenging situation in my life to bring out the best in me. I was just sick and tired of feeling like a loser and just wanted to be that person that just stacked those Ws mayne!

I'll be dead ass honest...you wanna know who my biggest inspirations are personally? Diddy, Pharell, and Jay-Z. I just want to get to that boss status man. I wanna be that person speaking at NYU talking about success. On Ellen and the View chopping it up about the come-up. I just want to be that person who inspires people...that see me and say to me "because of you...I didn't give up."

Your biggest inspirations should always be your parents. While it is good to listen to those guys and read books from XnX, your parents came here and fought and figured it out. It's your turn, it's harder for you even if racism is so said lessen but everything has harden.

It will always hurt, especially us Nigerians. We really believe in our abilities and gifts and rightfully so. But we have to realize, that this America isn't just hard work and school no more. It's much more complex and we have to change our theories on how to succeed as well because of it.

Always look at the good and continue to pray. That change me and some of my friends. Have this positive outlook. It doesn't have to be cocky or delusional but this mindset that, I have gotten a college degree, I am in NY, if I can make it here, I can make it anywhere. Look for programs that can help you. Don't be above it because your situation isn't above water. Look at alternatives and create goals. Volunteer, your situation is much better than others and others need your help even if you need theirs as well.

Use the gifts God gave you my brotha. You are blessed. If it matters, I am proud to see you fight and looking for an answer even if you are shooting blanks right now, you will find a way to get some ammo and maybe a better weapon.

Bless.

 

[yo moms]

@*F*U*N*E*R*A*L*

do you have a college degree?

I have pretty much no education.

 

[Desirous]

Yep. I do. I have a Media and Professional Communications degree and a Digital Media certificate.

One of the things I'm going to try to do is reach out to Pitt alumni here in the city. I've literally been bookmarking links and writing down tips from people who have posted in this thread in my little blue notebook for further reference.

Not sure if you've answered this already, so sorry for asking if you did. Have you tried an unpaid internship? I studied Public Relations/Corporate Communications and I got my foot in the door by interning...just to get professional experience in the field and to build networks within the industry. Also, if you're a good writer, a lot of PR firms (mine for example) use freelance writers...the standard rate is $1 per word....so it's a great way to get paid while building contacts and building up your portfolio.

 

[#1 pick]

Not sure if you've answered this already, so sorry for asking if you did. Have you tried an unpaid internship? I studied Public Relations/Corporate Communications and I got my foot in the door by interning...just to get professional experience in the field and to build networks within the industry. Also, if you're a good writer, a lot of PR firms (mine for example) use freelance writers...the standard rate is $1 per word....so it's a great way to get paid while building contacts and building up your portfolio.

There are numerous ways he can get paid online. Hell, if his writing skills is dope, I would pay him to write for one of my sites but I am not hiring at this moment.

@HookersandIceCream said it best, don't be stupid or gullible, those commission only, pay to play jobs are horrible and reek desperation. If you really need money, there are numerous ways you can do it.

 

[Ethnic Vagina Finder]

I don't even know if I should waste my time going to this now you've told me this. I don't want to do anymore rape commission sales jobs.

Those insurance companies will pretty much hire anyone. They will scour resume's put them in a database and hit you up making it seem like they are only searching for a select few.

 

[Ethnic Vagina Finder]

AND fukk THOSE TEMP AGENCIES/RECRUITERS that post jobs that are already filled just so they can get my resume added to their database.

I use to be able to go to a temp and get a good gig within days. temp to perm in a matter of weeks. Now companies only deal with temps a lot of times giving them all the leverage.

 

[Desirous]

There are numerous ways he can get paid online. Hell, if his writing skills is dope, I would pay him to write for one of my sites but I am not hiring at this moment.

@HookersandIceCream said it best, don't be stupid or gullible, those commission only, pay to play jobs are horrible and reek desperation. If you really need money, there are numerous ways you can do it.

Not just online...one of our writers pulls up to $10K a month sometimes ($300 for a 300-word article here; $600 for a 600 word article there, etc)...it's her full time job...she works from home and is available for us at all times. I don't consider any job that pays the bills "horrible" - we all start somewhere.

 

[#1 pick]

Not just online...one of our writers pulls up to $10K a month sometimes ($300 for a 300-word article here; $600 for a 600 word article there, etc)...it's her full time job...she works from home and is available for us at all times. I don't consider any job that pays the bills "horrible" - we all start somewhere.

You have to have mad years of exp to even get to that level.

 

[Desirous]

You have to have mad years of exp to even get to that level.

Agreed...doesn't happen overnight, but it can become a lucrative profession.