I just came back from the second job fair I’ve attended in as many days, and it amazes me how worthless they are.
For starters, half the exhibits aren’t actual jobs, they’re for-profit career colleges or other such job training programs. I spent years studying computer science, only to find out shortly afterwards that my degree was worthless. And you want me to fall for that shit again?
The exhibitors themselves seem clueless, too. They seemed almost unprepared to respond to any specifics I asked them about available positions. It was just “go check the job listings on our website.” At least a couple of them were places I had already applied to. I asked if they were looking for specific skills/qualifications/etc., and they really had nothing to say. Likely because their only position in the company is to stand at booths, and they don’t really know what’s going on.
And it’s all the same industries. Construction, finance, and security. Of course, all the military branches are there. And the police. You’ve got a bright future ahead of you if you’re willing to be an active participant in the destruction of society, for the sake of property interests.
One of the tables was for a network installer, which seemed promising. Except it’s really a sales position. And I have this problem where I actually want to help people who are experiencing product issues, instead of giving a half-assed answer, trying to upsell, and then passing them off to the next rep who will inevitably have to deal with whatever issues the new service causes.
I suppose I could have put more effort in. But navigating a crowded room in order to make small talk with people with nothing to say does not mesh well with my neurodivergent ass.
Times like these make me feel like I should give up on looking for a “day job” and try something like content creation. But at this rate, I’ll probably put something together just in time to get screwed over by whatever content platforms are left.
Sorry for the rant. I’m tired and pissed off, and I thought that writing my thoughts down might be more constructive than just sitting on it.
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They call it a fair and they don’t even have funnel cake.
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aw i just posted this :(
It’s a travesty
One of the tables was for a network installer, which seemed promising. Except it’s really a sales position.
Yeah that’s the worst part of job fairs, employers presenting sales positions as something other than sales positions.
The exhibitors themselves seem clueless, too. They seemed almost unprepared to respond to any specifics I asked them about available positions. It was just “go check the job listings on our website.” At least a couple of them were places I had already applied to. I asked if they were looking for specific skills/qualifications/etc., and they really had nothing to say. Likely because their only position in the company is to stand at booths, and they don’t really know what’s going on.
Oh my god this. So many people who are responsible for hiring are so ignorant and proud. Like, why are you gainfully employed while I’m begging McDonalds to notice me? Like you could be explaining to them why you need a job to not die and they’ll give you a blank smile and be like “sorry :)? I don’t….understand? :)”
And on more than one occasion, I have heard from some well-meaning but out of touch relative or stranger “maybe this is god’s message YOU should start your own business! Stop relying on them!”
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As someone who wasn’t able to get a job in my field for like 3 years a while ago, I know where you’re coming from, and your rant is 100% justified. There’s nothing more soul-crushing than the modern process of applying for jobs, especially when so much of the process is transparently bullshit. Hopefully something works out eventually, but it really is a matter of luck. It would be real nice to be able to benefit from nepotism, but alas, my family was not rich.
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Couldn’t agree more. After moving states and deciding to switch careers, I had a 15 month under-employed lull and got desperate enough to attend a job fair held in the delapidated basement room is a hotel. Not just one of the most depressing experiences of my life, but a total waste of everyone’s time. Bank teller, security guard, or food service were the only options.
I ended up getting a job the old fashioned way* (had my dad who owns a dealership call in a favor).
My advice - have your dad who owns a dealership call in a favor. If that doesn’t work (maybe your dad doesn’t own a dealership), then I recommend looking for work in public or private infrastructure - utility and telecom companies tend to pay well and union benefits are great
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My dad owning a dealership is a joke. The old fashioned way in this case was applying to enough jobs that one was willing to hire me at about 50% of what my previous job paid
The good ones have free food. No good jobs, but a free meal is nice.
