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Question: Should i give up my job search in my field, and start over as entry level in something else?

(Posted by: M on 2010-02-14 16:01:03)

My career seems to have fallen apart after 13 years. I quit my last job out of frustration 3 years ago, and have not been able to find another job in 3 years!! Not a single interview. I guess i'm blacklisted or something. Yes, the economy sucks, but it didn't suck in 2007 and half of 2008 and i was not able to find a job then either. Now, as more and more time passes, it seems less likely anyone would hire me. I have such a huge gaping hole in my resume. Is burger flipping in my future?

Posted by: Bleached GW on 2010-02-14, 16:34:12

It would have helped if you had mentioned what career that is. If you did it for 13 years that would be a HUGE advantage because you got a lot of experience. I have noticed that a lot of employers specifically ask for experience when posting positions. Then again, it also depends on the type of career that was. I think you should re-asses your strategy and goals. There are many websites that give helpful tips on how to do that.