so- my husband , who had a masters in international business & has worked for companies like AT& T & others had tried for 6 years to get hired in Phoenix. He gets interviews- but not hired.
He’s also been hired & then told “ oops HR didn’t okay that”. After the drug test & paperwork sent in”.
He’s also been hired by merchandising companies just to never have the training & jobs posted.
He is baffled- he’s not trying for high wage of positions- we just need extra $. He wants to work but seriously cannot even get on at Walmart or McDonald’s.
Any ideas?
Is it age???
Is he giving his references a heads up that he used them as a professional or personal reference? Is he failing the drug test? Are they conducting a background check? If yes, and there are items my suggestion is get a copy of his background check and review it to see if there is incorrect information on it. If he is hired, he should request it in writing asap. Also, it is a little suspicious to be hired when you have not filled out any paperwork. He should be asking these questions when offered the job because this does seem strange.
ITS THAT WAY EVERYWHERE I HAVE GENERAL MANAGER EXPERIENCE AND I CANT EVEN GET 1 CALL BACK NOT EVEN AN INTERVIEW I DONT GET IS IT AGE 51 BUT LOOK 35 I DONT KNOW ITS SCARY OUT HERE WHEN NO ONE EVEN CALLS BACK
Praise the lord Baffled , don't be discouraged their is still hope Fed X , Amazon , UPS and USA postal service are hiring now; also download the indeed app,a lot of opportunities are out there. Best wishes.
I, HAVE HAD ENOUGH: I, have been looking for a clerical or mail and printing position: I, have 12 years experience between both positions. I, need employment. I, am living on pins and needles. I, saw that i, have or had an interview, but it didn't say when. Can you get back to me? THANKS:
Dear Baffled: I am sure it is age discrimination, which can be shrouded in being over qualified, the supervisor being scared of someone knowing more than he or she and considers you a threat, wage discrimination (paying younger workers less even if you are happy with a lower wage than you previously had), et. etc. Most seasoned professional workers will never get hired through the normal Human Resources interview and screening channels. It is just a waste of time. You must embrace networking! the seasoned worker needs to find executives or others in authority who can bring you in directly and bypass the HR process. Typically this will be smaller and private companies but with the right connection it can work anywhere. It is not easy to create the network and find the right individual, but if you have spent 6 years trying the HR route, it is time to give up on it. I found this out in my first year and became an independent consultant. When things were slow, I worked in Customer Service at Home Depot. The key is to stay positive and believe that it is not you, employers just want younger people for many reasons even if they forego great experience. Hope that this frank analysis helps. Good luck on your search, each day you are closer to your goal. Best regards, Chris
try amazon.
Excellent advice Kevin Gong !!
Go to a resume workshop at the local job center. Update the format. Fill the gaps of employment. Take a skills assessment. Believe in yourself and be patient. Finding a job is a marathon. Not a sprint.
You have to be a qualified candidate if you are overqualified why should an employer hire you? To leave when somebody offers you a better job?
To many employers look at age but dont stop to think older people have better work ethic and are less likely to call off .
I experience a little of this also. I have a BA in English and Communications, but I can't get hired at a T-Mobile store to sell phones. I fortunately have a "background" job that I can always rely on, except for winter holidays and July. Then, I go deliver food or work as a merchandiser in a chain superstore. It was explained to me by a former manager that a lot of employers are wary of someone with more education because they're "more likely" to get a better job and leave. I know, I know. You have to have a job in order to leave it for a better one. That's where metacognition dies. Fun stuff.