Over qualified, discrimination, or too much demand?
After one year and few months, here I am actively looking for a job. I really do not know what is happening in a country with tons of opportunities, probably I am doing something wrong.
Here is my story; I have a bachelor degree in economics with international experience and two masters degree. I came to this country escaping from the political, economic and insecurity chaos that prevails in Venezuela. After seven years of working in the financial industry, I decided that it was time for a fresh start, since the devaluation of the currency was literally eating my financial stability. My naïve plan was to apply for an advance degree program in a good university with the hope to be hire. I was completely wrong.
Several months have passed since I finished the program, and the answer is always the same. "You were not selected for the position, thank you for having the time to apply"
My question is:
Is anybody experiencing the same situation? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average (mean) duration for an unemployed person to find a job is approx. 23.2 weeks
Is anybody experiencing any kind of discrimination, race, immigration status (green card holder), or age?
Finally, Should I delete my higher degrees from my resume?
Any advice will be highly appreciated
Hi Mike Diaz I would not remove those degrees from your resume! You earned them and qualifications are so important to employers. I have seen some Jobcasers that have looked for work for 2 weeks and others for 2 months. It depends largely on you, your resume, and your skills. Have you updated your resume or had someone look over it? Are you landing interviews?