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what tips do you have to survive job hunting? (linux.community)

submitted 3 months ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have a job I don't quite like and I'm shooting applications elsewhere. I work full time and I'm also looking for another job in my city that fits my qualifications. I cannot change states or move to another city, it is what it is.

So far I've sent 5 apps for positions that interest me: 2 have answered, one could offer me a different but similar job (position already filled) and the other one, while fitting what I majored in, means constant stress, plans that change constantly, even several times a day, a pay reduction and the last 2 who applied to do this quit in 4 and 6 months respectively.

At least they were honest during the interview, but I now feel depressed. I was hoping to work there and quit my current job.

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[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Apply for Civil Service jobs.

You won't get hired quickly, but the jobs come with great benefits and strong unions.

[–] coffee_with_cream@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Any tips on this? I've been out of work for a while

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't know where you live, so I can only tell you what worked in my area.

First, the local library. Near me the main branch has a Job Opportunity Center where they have listings for all the civil service jobs.

The Chief-Leader is a New York City website/printed newspaper that has listings of all Civil Service jobs in the area.

You can contact the state/province Department of Labor and see what they have.

[–] coffee_with_cream@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thank you very much 🙏

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

Good luck