I have a B.A. but no job

[Jordanjames]

I have a B.A. degree but I don't have a job. A couple of years ago I had a breakdown and became very depressed almost suicidal. However, I realize self loathing isn't going to change my life. I got to keep on trying.

 

I am concerned about my future because I am in my early 30s I basically spent my 20s in university. The colleges I got accepted to the programs are only two years long so that's good. I just a job with skills. I got accepted to a social service worker program I am thinking about taking it.

 

I have applied to college and university. I got accepted to college the issue now is "how am I going to pay for college." I can apply for student loans but I am not sure if I will get it or not. I realize I need more then just a B.A. degree. I have social anxiety and I have been attending a support group for the past few months.

 

I have also looked into cognitive behavioural therapy. My issue is finding a job at least a part time job. I had a job interview last month but I did not get the job. I do have references but I am wondering if anyone has any job tips?

[wuggle]

I have a job but no BA, life is strange.

 

Job advice:- qualifications get you to interview stage, but a nice personality (or the appearance of) get you a job.

[Lucky555]

I believe a cognitive behavioral program will help you if you have a lot of anxiety. I have knowledge of this as it is part of my future profession. I have been trained to administer these types of groups and I think it will help you. I also think if you can get into a support group with other individuals who are experiencing what your going through will help too.

 

As for a job....if you like the social worker position, I suggest you take it and see how it goes. You never know till you try.

 

As for schools, you could see if you could handle classes part time or maybe that job as a social worker will help to pay for school if you take it.

[BoredPerson]

Your better off getting a job. If I understand this right you spent you 20's at university, now you are going back in your 30's.

[Jordanjames]

Hi Lucky I have been attending a social anxiety support group for the past few months and I find the group to be a positive experience.

[TwinkletOes26]

I have a B.A. degree but I don't have a job. A couple of years ago I had a breakdown and became very depressed almost suicidal. However, I realize self loathing isn't going to change my life. I got to keep on trying.

 

I am concerned about my future because I am in my early 30s I basically spent my 20s in university. The colleges I got accepted to the programs are only two years long so that's good. I just a job with skills. I got accepted to a social service worker program I am thinking about taking it.

 

I have applied to college and university. I got accepted to college the issue now is "how am I going to pay for college." I can apply for student loans but I am not sure if I will get it or not. I realize I need more then just a B.A. degree. I have social anxiety and I have been attending a support group for the past few months.

 

I have also looked into cognitive behavioural therapy. My issue is finding a job at least a part time job. I had a job interview last month but I did not get the job. I do have references but I am wondering if anyone has any job tips?

 

I have a bs and no job except i had an interview so maybe that will change but some how i have a sneaky suspicion that ill be passed over for someone who has a masters . We will see but anywho the fact is it isnt you its the economy its ish right now. Staffing agencies are shutting down around me. Chin up the economy is suppose to get better soon.

[green_tea]

Try to think about what you did on the last job interview that you could have done differently, try to learn from each interview. Spend plenty of time preparing for each interview, try to figure out what skills they are looking for and make sure you can show them that you have those skills. Those are the types of things I do when I'm job searching.

Good luck, I hope things look up for you soon!

[runner]

what do you do ? what are you passionate about ? what do you want to change ? what are you unhappy with ? what can you get now, but can be done better ? what isn't available, but should be ?

 

it might seem intimidating at first, and is probably easier said than done, but have you considered creating a job for yourself ?

[Jordanjames]

Thanks for the advice about learning from interviews. One of the things I learned is that it is important to talk about "positive outcomes" after a work experience. A lot of interviews now are behavioural based interviews. Also researching about a company before an interview is also very important as well. I always ask for a business card after an interview as well. I think what I can improve on is maybe e-mail or call the recruiter after an interview?

I am passionate about writing but is so hard to be a writer. I got a book published a few years ago and for the past few years my poetry has been rejected. The reason I am thinking about college is I need a career to make a stable income. The writing has to go to the back burner for now.

[dunstable]

I have a B.A. degree but I don't have a job.

 

...I am in my early 30s I basically spent my 20s in university.

 

I have applied to college and university. I got accepted to college the issue now is "how am I going to pay for college."

 

Unless you are straight out of college, a BA doesn't carry that much weight with employers. It may be a minimum requirement but your experience will be a potential employer's main focus. You say you spent your 20s at University - was that as an employee or as a student? If the latter, it seems excessive.

 

If I were you, I would be grateful for any job I could get and take it and start building up a record of achievement in work.

[TwinkletOes26]

You could try temp agencies...ive been getting good leads there and from there you could build up a bit of job experience .