I guess it's time to go to McDonald's.

[lyssie]

Seriously. Yet another job I didn't get.

That makes 5 interviews and 5 rejections.

I can't even get hired at a fucking video store. Now, that's class for you.

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[rosewildeirish.livejournal.com]

It's called overqualified, I'm willing to bet.

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I'm seriously beginning to think that my standard opening line needs to be: "I know I'm over-qualified for this job, but my roommate ran off without paying any rent and now I'm fucked if you don't hire me, so please do."

[rosewildeirish.livejournal.com]

*snuggles* Might not be a bad plan, actually.

[ness-va.livejournal.com]

They probably realise you could manage it in your sleep. I don't have much luck with jobs either like that...

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I probably could. But it still makes me angry that they can't just hire me. It's not like I'll demand better wages just because I'm over-qualified.

[ness-va.livejournal.com]

I know, I just don't think they like to see people who actually do more than that job - which doesn't really help you... but I have chocolate next to me *sends virtual chocolate*

[ilanala]

Oy, I'm sorry. *offers...sympathy? chocolate? shiny things? large sums of money? smaller and therefore more realistic sums of money? fic?*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

Chocolate is good. And you've reminded me there is cake. *goes to get a slice*

A dead president would be nice, even if it would leave us with the vampire in charge...

[ilanala]

I think a dead president might be a bad idea, what with the whole getting arrested and locked up for the rest of my life (which might not be very long) thing. But you can definitely have chocolate...

[hyari.livejournal.com]

Have you applied at your local sex shop? I'm not kidding here. The one owned locally here is always finding it hard to keep clerks on, and always seem to be hiring. And I *know* you're not the kind of person to be squeamish about htis kind of thing. Plus, they pay more than most ave. min. wage clerk hiring places.

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

...I haven't. I'm not even sure where they are. Hrm. Or if they are.

*makes note*

[ysrith.livejournal.com]

I like the sex-shop idea!
That would definitely be different

Hugs from afar

[fallenbelle.livejournal.com]

Yes, this is true. Your problem is that you're overqualified, and you might just want to tell the truth to prospective employers-I've done it.

There was a sex shop in Austin that was always hiring and paid $15 an hour. On more than one occasion I contemplated quitting my 'professional' job and going to work there.

Have you tried the job listings of the local college/university? That has saved my ass more than once-just lie and tell them you're a student-they never check. You might want to make up a job to fill in the gap in your employment. You can use me as a reference if you'd like-just give them my email.

Also, if you haven't done so yet, file for unemployment benefits. In fact, do it sooner rather than later.

School starts in a few weeks, have you thought about subbing? It's not really teaching, just there to keep them from killing each other and handing out worksheets.

*hugs*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I haven't filed, no, because my pride is... yeah. But I'll do it if I have to, I just... sigh.

And I'll keep the job thing in mind, though I'm not sure what... editing a book? I don't know. *flails*

[ysrith.livejournal.com]

Hugs - I offer you Kara covered in Baileys to try and make up for it.

Definitely over-qualified!

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

Oooh. Everything goes better with Kara...

[antikythera.livejournal.com]

I can't remember if I've asked before, so apologies in advance... do you temp?

[antikythera.livejournal.com]

Oh, and: there is a very good reason why people with good qualifications don't get hired by video stores and McDonald's. They know that you only want a job with them to tide you over until you find something better. "This is me, swanning off!"

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

Ar. *kicks at them* Which is stupid!

[liminalliz.livejournal.com]

EEEK! ::feels all helpless:: I can make your resume look prettified if you need help there...?

The sex shop idea is sure interesting -- is there a workforce development center thingie up there? As an ad agency, I place a lot of classified ads in the various workforce development agencies around in Texas, but... I dunno if there is one up there?

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I'm not even sure prettifying it will help. Most of the jobs on it have been through temp agencies, and I don't even know how to lay stuff out properly anymore. And WordPerfect's templates are like trying to learn calculus at age three.

Resumes have always confused the fuck out of me, though.

There's a government website with 'job help' on it that either crashes my browser or leads to nothing useful. I mean, like, they lead to scams and shit, "Work from home! Earn 100k/yr!" etc.

[redstarrobot.livejournal.com]

That defnitely sounds like resume prettifying would help - hand it over, and see what she can do. :)

Also, scour local universities for their openings - most needs to hire lots of adminstrative help and office assistants this time of year, because they run on an academic schedule.

[ex-aardie509.livejournal.com]

Gah - the overqualified clause sucks. My dad can't even get a job anymore because of that stupid reason. Well ... that and he's 54 ..... *grins*

Oh, and I couldn't even get hired by Macca's, darl. They have this thing about wanting really young people so that they can save money and all of that. The whole world is fucking corrupt. *headdesk*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

young. sigh. I think that's why I didn't get the Sharper Image job, too.

[abates.livejournal.com]

Grrr

I have nothing else to add other than my support. :)

[wenshar.livejournal.com]

(((Lyssie)))

The wheel is bound to turn and get you on top again. Soon, hopefully.

[thatpalebluedot.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

:(

[surreallis.livejournal.com]

Well, that just sucks. I bet it is overqualification too. The company I work for rarely hires people that are over-qualified. They're afraid they'll quit after a few months and all the money spent to train them will go down the drain.

I can only speak of blue-collar employment, but if you apply to any type of factory, dress down. Dress in clean jeans and something simple that you might wear to work there.

Otherwise, I just offer my support. *shakes fist at stupid potential employers*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

Dress down. *nods* I'll make a note of that. Sigh.

[mylittleredgirl.livejournal.com]

:( !!! *hugs*

[stacyx.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Hang in there kid

[dreagoddess.livejournal.com]

*hugs* It seems like the rejections never end sometimes -- been there myself! -- but eventually you WILL find the right job.

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

*cuddles* I know. Sigh. I don't even need the right job. A job would be splendid.

[sjshipper.livejournal.com]

Oh, Lyssie, I understand your pain! Job-hunting sucks!! And people who say "something better will come along" mean well, and their optimism is inspiring, but... I am fatalistic and convinced I will continue working meaningless, low-paying jobs that will never make use of my degree. Aren't I a ray of sunshine? hang in there! *hugs*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

*snuggles* I refuse to give up. Even if I want to curl in a corner and ignore the world. For now, at least. Sigh.

[katcorvi.livejournal.com]

Nothing new to add to the good suggestions already offered. I hope that something good comes along soon. {{{L}}} I think the comment about wearing clean jeans is the best, but what do I know? The last three jobs I applied for I got turned down, too.

I always fantasize about working at Lowe's or Home Depot, not that I know squat about power tools or lumber. I just think it would be fun to work in the garden area. The local sex store could provide all sorts of interesting stories along the truth is stranger than fiction line.

I will think good karma thoughts for you. Damn them, hire Lyssie! She's funny and smart and writes well and has a devoted internet following. That should count for lots.

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

my dad works at Home Depot...

Thank you. If only online made a difference. Er, in a non-karmic way.

[acetal.livejournal.com]

*snugs*

What they said. Add me to the list of people willing to look over CVs / cover letters.

Oh, and because I'm a smartass and have learnt to read the instructions...

*snugs*

What they said. Add me to the list of people willing to look over CVs / cover letters.

Oh, and because I'm a smartass and have learnt to read the instructions...

*snugs*

What they said. Add me to the list of people willing to look over CVs / cover letters.

Oh, and because I'm a smartass and have learnt to read the instructions...

[alryssa.livejournal.com]

*snugs* DO take Ace and Liminalliz up on their resume-checking offers! Sometimes you may have to retailor a resume to a specific job app, to highlight skills relevant to that job. Tricky buggers, resumes.

[nakedtoes.livejournal.com]

To tag along with everyone else, I think your problem probably is that you're overqualified, but have you tried asking for feedback post-interviews? I know that many places can be unhelpful, but a few will actually give it to you straight, and you might learn something.

*hugs*

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I've started to. The problem is that I keep going out via temp agencies, and when asked, they don't have any answer other than, "They chose someone else."

*snuggles* sigh.