Dear Unemployed:

Since what you're doing now isn't working, you'll have to change your mind about a few things. Let's start with your attitude. You sound like an old crotchety person stuck in their ways who "ain't changing for nobody."

You've got a story for why schools won't hire you. You view interviewing as dancing around the truth. You're probably coming across to people as distressed as you sound. Who would want to hire that?

All you can see is your problem: I have to have a job. If you're looking for higher level positions, you need to think about the school's or company's problems you can help solve. No one will hire you just because you want a job.

As for the question about five years from now, it may seem silly, but an employer wants to know how committed you'll be or whether you'll stay. Perhaps employers are asking because they sense your frustration. To answer that question, think about how you do see yourself fitting in long-term.

You've got some work to do. But with your strong background and new attitude you'll be beating them off with a stick.

© by Andrea Kay

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