Is job hunting intimidating?

I'd say it is! I've applied at about a dozen myself. Mostly online, although I did drop off an application in person as well. However, when it comes to paper applications it seems most places don't do that anymore. Heck, even Wal-Mart went paperless. It's all computerized now. Like you, I don't have much job experience. As you may remember my last job was 14 years ago. However, what you might not know was that my last job lasted about a month. And the job before that was 6 months. With that said, I've still been able to make a decent resume. And yes, it fills up the entire page. LOL

I never used to be nervous about job hunting. I never used to have problems finding any job I wanted!! Now, I have been working only part time for about a year and a half. I am nervous about finding a good paying, full time job!! Thinking about my unemployment running out without being able to replace that income is scary! (Thankfully, I have been working part time the whole time, so that should help me!) If you are just looking for a part time job, I would look at places that you normally shop. Which grocery store do you go to? Where do you get your prescriptions? The more you know about a store, the better of a candidate you will be for them to hire you! When you are in doing your normal shopping, ask if they are hiring. If it is someone that recognizes you and likes you, you are much more likely to get the job! Dont be afraid to call after a week or two to inquire about the application! As for your resume, I would go online and look for some templates. If you dont have a lot of experience (which you said you dont), devote a whole section to skills. Are you able to use Microsoft Office? Are you a good problem solver? Make sure you also include any sort of volunteer work you have done for your children. Do you help with the PTA? Do you help with Scouts? Are you a Sunday school teacher at Church? All of those things will help them see that you are a team player and dont just sit around all day doing nothing! Good luck!! Dont be scared, after being a stay at home mom, you can do anything!

It certainly is to me! As I felt the same way as you do. I'd almost pm you about trying @ my work as they are national & very flexable scheduling.... however, it's after the holidays and they don't hire again til like August. But YES I've walked in those same shoes! Though I've had my previous jobs for both 5yrs a piece. Then I spent 5yrs @ home... not building knowlege skills, nothing. As I was talking to another Mom I knew from the kids school and she said she applied for the school secretary job but you needed to know all the MS Office & spreadsheet software. Sure I had taken it briefly in college... but that was 10yrs+ ago & they come out with new editions of stuff every other year sooo I'd be useless. I would say on the resume thing fill it up with things you've done besides employment & the goal for your job. You know like volunteered for school PTO, Bake Sales, whatever that's community oriented may get you brownie points. Like I did this Reebok experience moons ago for sales clerks & we had to run and play soccer ect in their new line of footwear. We also got a free pair of shoes & t-shirt out of it. It wasn't required by work but an interesting thing to do put on by the local Reebok rep. Oh and what happened to that lil job that you mentioned that was a sure thing?

Too old now to be job hunting but do remember it was quite intimadating at times. When i was hiring people i was more impressed w/people that showed an interest by coming back & not telephoning. Thought that might be of interest to u.

Of Course Job Hunting can be down right Humiliating and intimidating at times, Especially depending on the job your trying to get. I know Craigslist has a section totally devoted to Local Businesses looking for job applicants, Unfortunately I have NEVER heard of any Success Stories when it came to Craigslist and a Job right no matter where your living, Rather it be a Small Town or a Big City. The recession really hurt the job market horribily. I remember reading some place that at one point 1 in 9 were un-employed, Which Makes the Great Depression look like a Great Big Carnival. In the past the Democrats and Republicans BOTH Made Mistakes ands its gonna take years . Being Nervous is normal, Just Take a Deep Breathe and CONTINUE to Look Online in your Area. Try Monster.com, Craigslist. Now a days Most Places, If you see Help Wanted In the Window.. Most of the time when you ask the Manager about Hiring they will tell you to go online. I understand its Easier for Both parties, Not to mention it saves time and money, But the Entire One on One Experience is out the Door, That special connection you might have with someone well over a computer you will never know. I Live in a small town Katsmeow, My Friend went to 19 different jobs all requested him to fill out the job resume online and he would hear back from them long story short he never heard back from anyone. Im sorry I didnt mean to get your hopes down I just want you to know its not your fault. The Economy has not been this bad in decades. Like i said before, If your having a lot of trouble on the Resume Aspect of things. I highly recommend Monster.com. Personally, I'm intimidated, Scarred, Terri ed, not to mention ashamed that I have been out of work for so long. It seems in order to get a decent job today you either need to know someone or get highly recommended. Did you ever think about going back to school? Its also something I have been contemplating for awhile Years ago, A High School Diploma was all you needed now thats not near enough in order to get a good job you will need some form of a college degree. I also read you have Children, Taking College Classes over the Internet is something to look into. One Such School is Phoenix Online. My Final Advice to you, Is to continue doing what your doing. It may take some time, Maybe even Months but, don't give up and in the mean time you can make some extra money doing the whole 'Work From Home Thing' In Your Spare Time. It cant hurt. I wish you the best of luck, Times are really difficult out there. Imagine Being one of Bernie Ma doff`s investors.. One Day Your a Millionaire the next day you cant even afford McDonald's. There is LOTS of People in your Shoes right now, Including myself. KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HGIH, TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY EVENTUALLY SOMETHING WILL PAY OFF FOR YOU I JUST KNOW IT! Be Safe, God Bless and Happy New Years to You and your Family! Your Friend, LawrenceJR

Yes I have been intimadated before when I was job hunting. My last job lasted a week , and I am glad I left it. Sometimes I think job hunting is like a lottery. In the past I would walk down the street picking up applacations. I have had afew good responses doing that. The work force seems to have alot of jobs but alot of the jobs require skills .

It is sometimes, and I am a lot older than either of you. I have not had very many "professional" type jobs and some of the certifications I had are lapsed. I mostly just want some part time work, maybe. I really would just like to earn more online.

YES! A couple of years ago I went and applied for a different job....I had to take the typing test etc....I was so nervous the first time I was shaking and really muffed it! LOL...they let me take it again and I passed with flying colors and got offered the job...but the pay was half of what I make right now...couldn't do it.

katsmeow1213, Have you ever checked around with your friends who might me at work to check around or even recommend you to a job? I feel sometimes friends or relatives who can help to look out for you. I know that getting a job can be quite daunting especially nowadays. Also, the processing online can be quite bureaucratic and if I may add human resources are finding it rather daunting at their end. Of late, I even overheard that they prefer references and recommendations, which is my reason for advocating this. Hope you will be able to get a job of your liking soon and happy new year.

I donnt know what to said,but i just wanted to you know if you dont keeping l looking for and trying,the job cannt came self-acting.so self-confidence and good luck!

Hi Katsmeow. Don't be intimidated many things we do outside of jobs that we have can be used on a resume. Say like you did volunteer work for some place that is a good thing to put on your resume. Being a stay at home is a full time job no matter what people think. Next time you go on an interview don't think about how the person is better because they have a job they went through exactly what you are going through at one time too. Next time just plain tell them you are a little concerned and you are not usually this way. Just be yourself and be confident in your a good person. Tell them what you can offer their company. But first things first pray about it and ask God to show you what HE wants you to do.

I am not intimidated with it really. I have been with the same company for over 8 years now and although it does not pay that well it is still a job i love to do. I have hated it when being out of work, having to do so many different things to try and find a job, and it is very time consuming, then it is a case of possibly many interviews, i would hate to do all of this again really. I don't think that i would know where to start really. Even worse when you can't find any job at all, not that many seem to be available at the moment so i am glad to be in work.

like you i hate filling out application forms and if i was you i would look at supermarkets as they have different departments and they work well with mums and school hours.

The best way to do it is to stop and calmly tell yourself that you can. Build some confidence and moral. Once you've assured yourself you can do anything you set your mind too, find a place that is hiring and walk in with confidence. Tell them your looking for a work and need a job. IF the managers around, then kindly ask for a minute of his time. Then, proceed to tell him about yourself and what a fine worker you are. Everything in this world revolves around mindset. Architects can't design wonderful building if they don't have confidence in themselves. Hahahaha! A man can't get a womans phone number without having confidence and asking. Anyways, good luck!

I am a fresher and it is not an easy process to get a job here. Clearing the written test in first stage itself a big deal and thereafter the other stages of interviews are difficult to pass on... This is for IT sector.. But i guess in other Sectors it is not that much difficult to get into a job..

Hi there, Katsmeow ?It is a natural thing to be scared and intimidated about something that we are not comfortable of or something that is new to us. I am also a Mum and for years I have been a stay at home kind of a person. Though i have work experience but I can no longer recall how to do things the way I did. Plus the fact that I am not as young as I used to be. Here in my country when you reached the ages of 35 you are already considered obsolete unless you are applying for a higher position (i am not qualified for such position and i am over 35).Thus,searching for a job is also a thing which seems next to impossible. But do not lose hope, just be confident that once you'll be given a chance o get an interview, present yourself with optimism. Goodluck to you.

Hiya kats, You go for it gal. Don´t let them get to you. They can seem intimidating because we, I mean you and me are not familiar as we were with the things and procedures that take place. But I would just remember what I did before brush up all I can on what I can and go for whatever you can find out there. I am sure you can do it. Here they are making it really difficult for Women to find Work. We have gone back to the bad old Days for a while where they only want to employ Men and nothing else but Men. So Single Mothers are having a really hard battle here too. But don´t let that get you down I am talking about what happens here which is nothing to with over there I hope. Good luck kats hoping you will be lucky. xxx

Joh hunting is a very complicated and intimidating process to go through.You go through so many procedures to get accepted or rejected. Theremust be an easier way to get a job and be happy with the results.

oh your not the only one who feels this way.I feel like a complete weirdo when job hunting I have to completly change myself so that i look normal as society calls it and not like the random artistic girl i am. an example is that i cant wear blue hair extensions to a job and i have to not wear some of my accesories that i like.so yes job hunting is intimidating and scary but u will get used to it..well maybe lol.

I can understand the situation here but the only way to handle it is to start putting your resume in the required companies and wait for the interview calls and then attend the interviews and then get selected. You will feel a little excitement in the first days but then you will get habitual to it with your work. Once you start working you will gain the experience and you will get the good options in the coming future. It is very simple so don't wait for anything, any thought or any other feelings, if you want to work then start the process. I wish you good luck.