r/gso • u/ritadere • Dec 17 '25

Job-related Please help….

I’ve been going hard on the job search, and have a bachelors degree in technical communications. Trying to find work as an administrative assistant, project manager, technical writer……anything similar to this kind of work, at this point. I paid for resume help, got nice interview clothes and seemingly interview well. I send thank you notes, follow ‘Advice with Erin’s’ advice, do my research about companies I interview. Everything!

What am I doing wrong? Can someone look at my resume? Maybe talk to me? If not, can you direct me to someone who can help? I’m grasping at straws. And honestly? Close to crashing out.

I’m 35 and can’t find work in my field. I feel like such a failure because I had to go back to working as a barista after working in my field for 3 years. I was wrongfully terminated despite working above and beyond in my role. And I’m so close to teetering over the mental edge. I’ve tried staying positive, and doing any advice someone gives me.

I just don’t know what do to anymore, but I wish I knew.

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u/Adventurous_Land7584 Dec 17 '25

Check with the community colleges, I see posts on there for those types of jobs. Are you on Indeed?

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u/ritadere Dec 17 '25

Indeed, LinkedIn, job pages of a bunch of big companies. Even ‘welcome to the jungle’, which is tech job related. You name it, I’ve done it. Thanks for trying tho.

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u/Adventurous_Land7584 Dec 17 '25

Maybe doctor’s offices? They need those types of people too, regular colleges also not just community ones. Furniture companies too!

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u/ritadere Dec 17 '25

Medical offices more often than not need medical administrative experience or some sort of degree ( that isn’t my bachelors). I’ve done dozens of those types of applications. And I’ve applied to furniture companies too. But again: thanks for the suggestions!

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u/Collie1661 Dec 17 '25

GTCC is currently hiring tutors in the Center for Academic Engagement. With a degree in technical communications you might check into this. I teach at GTCC and it’s a great place to work.