looking for a job, any advice?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:59 pm
Hi everyone, I'm new here and hoping those older and wiser than I might have some advice I could use.
I've been actively looking for a job for 2 years, and getting nowhere. I have my Cert III, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, Working with Children check, etc etc, so none of that's a problem. Before
As far as I can tell, it's coming down to two things:
1) I don't drive, though I'm working on changing that as soon as I can, despite my limited funds and no everyday access to a car.
2) I have limited experience in a centre setting. I was lucky enough this year to get casual work with a few agencies, which is great, and I've enjoyed the experience a lot, but clearly it's not enough for prospective employers, nor am I getting enough shifts for it to be a long-term option. I also have several years experience as a nanny, and references from those jobs who I know can't speak highly enough of me.
So my question is, what else can I do to get a job? I've joined recruitment agencies, taken on casual work, applied for nanny work, and nothing. After two years, it's getting really disheartening, and I'm old enough (25) that starting over in another industry isn't really an option (that and I only have experience in childcare). I want to work so badly, but it's really hard to keep up a positive outlook when every interview is followed by rejection.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? I'm desperate, absolutely any help would be appreciated.
I've been actively looking for a job for 2 years, and getting nowhere. I have my Cert III, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, Working with Children check, etc etc, so none of that's a problem. Before
As far as I can tell, it's coming down to two things:
1) I don't drive, though I'm working on changing that as soon as I can, despite my limited funds and no everyday access to a car.
2) I have limited experience in a centre setting. I was lucky enough this year to get casual work with a few agencies, which is great, and I've enjoyed the experience a lot, but clearly it's not enough for prospective employers, nor am I getting enough shifts for it to be a long-term option. I also have several years experience as a nanny, and references from those jobs who I know can't speak highly enough of me.
So my question is, what else can I do to get a job? I've joined recruitment agencies, taken on casual work, applied for nanny work, and nothing. After two years, it's getting really disheartening, and I'm old enough (25) that starting over in another industry isn't really an option (that and I only have experience in childcare). I want to work so badly, but it's really hard to keep up a positive outlook when every interview is followed by rejection.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? I'm desperate, absolutely any help would be appreciated.