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Originally Posted by Pennyt;***496
I have a great resume and wonderful reference letters. Been looking for a clerical/administrative job here for the past 4 months and, even though I am willing to work for little more than minimum wage just to have a job, have not had an offer. I apply for at least 7 jobs a month - anything I feel qualified for. I have years of office experience and administrative experience, I'm professional looking and have a pleasant personality. I'm not retirement age either, but that doesn't seem to matter. It's very frustrating!
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Try not to get discouraged. Jobs are scarce all over this country and I think it is worse in central Florida (and the pay is certainly worse). That being said, I have to believe that if you work at it hard enough, it will work out. My wife and I bought our house with cash when we moved here but were not ready for retirement. We both have decent jobs now (my wife at the local hospital, me at the local community college)and are enjoying the lifestyle here.
One thing I will suggest is that instead of
just applying for jobs and sending resumes out, consider spending some time here and trying to meet hiring managers face-to-face. Prior to moving here we were living in Central America and we both sent out lots of resumes and applied for lots of jobs with nary a nibble. Once we got here and started actually meeting human resource officers, hiring managers and administrators it became a matter of deciding which jobs we preferred. It can be done, but it ain't easy.
Good luck!