Are salary jobs such as public and private sector jobs hard to get?

I recently got out of the Military about 2 months ago and I have been applying for both government and private sector salary jobs. I have many transferable skills plus a bachelor's degree and I find it a long tedious process in getting a job. I can't stand being at home all day applying for job after job. I really can't wait to start working! Thank goodness I am getting unemployment money, but I need to start my career and start earning some bucks. I would like to start a masters degree program once I start working. Any suggestions? Serious only please!!

Are salary jobs such as public and private sector jobs hard to get?
Salaried jobs may be more difficult to get than hourly jobs. I have been unemployed before and I know that it is not fun but don't lose heart, nothing comes free and nothing worth having is ever easy.


Is your problem that you are sending out resumes but not getting quick responses or that you are getting bad responses?





To the quick responses problem:


Unless they specifically forbid you from doing so in the job listing, make sure you call the employer after you send the resume to make sure they got it and in doing so try to ask if they know when they are going to make their decision. Also, try to see if they will commit to calling you back regardless of their decision and if you don't hear from them then call them again yourself.


Be aware that for government jobs the response time is generally very slow (like as much as 6 mons from sending your resume to hearing their decision) for various reasons. I was an auditor for a federal agency and these delays are due to many reasons so be prepared to wait that long if a federal job is what you want. However, I know that being in the military is a great stepping stone to getting a federal job. So, if you ultimately want a Federal job then you may end up getting another job in the short term but continuing to pursue the federal job you want. Never forget about your personal connections, talk to all of your friends, family, ex-military friends, college professors etc if they know of any job openings.





If you are getting bad responses:


Try to find out the reason why they didn't hire you so you can do better next time. Don't get down on yourself though you never know if you were competing against someone with personal connections to management or what. But always have a fall back job like working construction or just something for when unemployment runs out.
Reply:No, they are not hard to get. Try to go through a head hunter.
Reply:certainly.but not as hard as answering such questions. nothing can'y be achieved without hardwork. try my dear. All the best.
Reply:yes, salaried jobs are hard to get unless you are technically qualified like a BE or CA or MBA so try to get one of these or try a security company
Reply:A good place to start would be your local unemployment office. They have people there who can help you with your job search and equipment you can use to copy and mail your resume.





Don't be picky about your first job. It will serve to improve your resume for the next one.
Reply:You seem very employable, so the way you're going about your job search may be getting in the way of finding a job. Try researching specific organizations that interest you. Get the name of someone to talk to in these organizations. Then, when you mail your resume, address to the hiring managers by name. In your cover letter, say something that indicates you know what's going on in that organization and then explain how your skills and knowledge can help them acheive their goals. Have many resumes--tailor each one to the particular position that interests you. This will set you apart from the reams and files of resumes that are not addressed to anyone in particular. It's a lot more work than sending off generic resumes through mass collection vehicles, but it gets results.





Good luck!