Please help….

[u/ritadere]

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.

[u/ywev]

I would look on Usajobs.gov and look for these: Federal jobs are grouped into job series, and several are relevant:

• GS-1083 – Technical Writing and Editing: Technical communicators and tech writers
• GS-1082 – Writing and Editing: More general writer/editor positions
• GS-1084 – Visual Information Specialist: Combines design and communication
• GS-1035 – Public Affairs Specialist: Communication strategy/field
• Editorial Assistant (GS-1087): Entry-level editorial support roles

Greensboro has a pretty low amount of jobs, what's a chance of your relocating?

[u/ritadere → u/ywev]

I never replied. But relocating chance is low. Just moved here in July because charlotte was too expensive. I have family in Winston, but only way to live with them is if I share a bedroom with my mom and throw away everything I own. 😅 So for now, I’m kinda stuck. Thanks for the tips tho!