"How do I get experience if I am not given experience?"
I still wonder about that to this day!
After, I graduated from high school even with their internship program, they never really explained how to achieve experience other than to pursue jobs--put your foot in the door (type of lectures). But that never really struck well with me, even with a polished resume from my professors themselves.
As of right now I am struggling to find work when it comes to remote jobs. Naturally, I applied and inquired about my old job. But it seems as if they are already done with their hiring season, perhaps I will have better luck next year when the holidays are finished. Though, I feel like I will still struggle.
As far as applications online, I did apply to several of jobs--was even rejected by one of them.
Perhaps I am overqualified? I know how to do a lot of retail stuff, excluding cash registers. I spent my time as a stocker, or personal shopper. Someone that spent a lot of time dispensing orders outside, loading totes onto a dolly then into their cars. I also dallied with phone etiquette stuff, you know... the taking of phone calls, and delegating upset customers. I always made things right, when it came to those type of situations.
I know most jobs I applied at off, a mere $16.00 hourly pay rate, which is one dollar less than what I am used to getting paid for. And maybe most companies, want a younger demographic-I am not young like I use to be. Plus, sometimes I feel like if you know how to do something too much, maybe some recruiters fear you might ask for more pay? I mean, I don't mind getting paid as everyone else. Walmart, was a high competitor true, but I truly don't mind getting paid in a non-competitive wage.
Everything seems hopeless right now, because it feels like I am new to the work force all over again. It has been seven months, and I do feel shy from the work world now. I have been working as a live in caregiver, and while it will not conflict with any company-I feel like, I am just rusty in the retail world now.
But like most things, once I get the hang of something I can excel at it!
I hope someone gives me a chance, out there. I really want to try:
- Data Entry
- Customer Client Chat (customer support)