I’m sure this has been posted a thousand times, but I’m here to just simply vent. anyone else beyond fed up with this market? I’m in northern NJ where jobs are not typically tough to come by, especially being in the tri state area, but I’m getting Few interviews and no offers. Commuting into the city is not an option for me, so I have not been applying to NYC jobs unless they’re remote. I’ve been in HR for 4 years, have probably applied to over 100 jobs, even entry level ones that I’m overqualified for and even some where I’d be taking a pay cut, but nothing. It’s just defeating and disheartening. I changed my resume around a few times as well to be sure it’s meeting modern standards, but still getting few calls.. even for jobs that are exactly what I’m doing now. I feel very stuck in my current role as there is no room for growth or movement or significant raises, so I’m ready to move on. I’ve even been applying to jobs that aren’t HR related. Idk, I’m just over it lol. I’m sure I’m not alone. Again, not necessarily looking for advice, just venting.
editing to add: I should’ve mentioned that i will be finishing my masters in HR Management in December and will have my SHRM cert by then as well (part of why I’ve been stuck here all this time in the same role because my job is paying for my degree). Maybe that will open more doors, but still nothing even with that on my resume For now.