Un-hireable
I am 49 and this is only the second time I’ve been unemployed since I was 14 years old. I have had 1-3 jobs at a time. I feel like I’m not wanted and I know I’ve only been off 4 weeks but gosh. I was a nurse for many many years and I let my license go when I became a dental assistant becuz I figured that would be my forever job. I did on the job training for the assistant position and I was terminated for taking too much time off while my adult daughter had pregnancy issues with her twins. Anyhow I have applied at over 40 places in two states and have only had one interview . I can’t go back to nursing because I would need to go back to school to reobtain my LPN....I was a manager of a Pizza Hut prior to the dental assistant job and that literally is all I have to stand on now.... I’m just really frustrated and it’s hard to stay positive when the bills are flowing in.
Hi Heather Smith - I understand how frustrating and scary this can be. However, you have a wealth of knowledge and experience. You can use that.
Try putting together a few different resumes that highlight different strengths and experiences you've had. Use them for applicable jobs, and see which one gets you more callbacks.
Another option is to take an entry fast food job for the time being to get some income started, and then keep looking for jobs. It's always easier to get a job when you have one, and this holds true for that.
Keep us updated on how your search is going! You can do this Heather! The community is in your corner.
KEEP THE FAITH !!