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SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – The US economy created 531,000 new jobs last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, many job seekers still struggle to connect with employers.
The job website Flex Jobs said it was because the open jobs aren’t paying enough. He surveyed 1,800 unemployed people in June and found that 46% could only find low-paying jobs.
And when people find an opening in their field, 42% of them have found that employers simply don’t respond.
Lisa Toth, of Shaker Heights, was fired a year and a half ago.
“I worked for a large global staffing company and certified traveling nurses,†Toth said. “They actually downsized just before the pandemic. So I don’t know if it really had to do with it.
Since then she has applied and applied, but so far no chance of finding a full-time position – even though she has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and decades of work experience.
She had several interviews and was offered a contract position at one point.
“It really didn’t interest me because it could have lasted three or five months. And then I find myself in the situation I am in right now. And I didn’t want to go through that again, â€Toth said.
“I want something that gives me benefits. And to be honest, I think it’s an age-related thing. You know, I’ve been working for a long time and I think there might be a little bit of discrimination there, â€Toth said.
Another Flex Jobs survey found that nearly half (40%) of job seekers are frustrated with the search for several reasons, such as unanswered applications and not enough openings in their chosen field.
“Well, I think the big picture that’s painted is that there are so many jobs, but a lot of jobs are in the service industry – restaurant, retail. I don’t think that’s a true picture of what’s really going on in the market, â€Toth said.
Job seekers said low wages also play a role.
“I’ve seen people say, ‘Well, how much are you looking for? And then when you tell them, they’re like, ‘Oh, okay,’ Toth said.
The Ministry of Labor’s employment report says that while the leisure and hospitality industry saw the strongest growth last month, professional and business services came next.
So how do candidates looking for this kind of work stand out in a crowd?
“There are probably small changes this person could make to make a bigger impact, whether it’s their resume, cover letter, or starting to network within industries that interest them. more, â€said Brittany Wampler, director of career development and exploration. at Cleveland State University.
Wampler believes there are opportunities to find jobs in Northeast Ohio and suggests people work with a career coach or organization to help them with their search.
“One service that is not widely known is that the Cuyahoga Public Library has a career center and meets with members of the community to improve their technical skills or prepare them to enter the workforce today.” , Wampler said. “Or other organizations like Towards Employment or New Bridge Cleveland have employment programs and opportunities. MAGNET, which is just down the street, has employment opportunities.
Wampler has tips for job seekers looking for a job.
“One, modernize your CV. Old-fashioned resumes are rarely viewed and I think finding a way to modernize and make that first glance more appealing is a great strategy. Second, look at the verbs in the job description and use those verbs in your resume, â€Wampler said. “Focus on a cover letter if it’s not necessary, write one if it’s necessary. Write one down and really tailor it to the position you’re applying for. It takes some extra work, but sending the same resume over and over again doesn’t necessarily get the results.
Toth said she’s worked with recruiters, which hasn’t helped her search, but she’s open to more advice from professionals.
However, time is running out; she said she was spending her savings and even considering taking Social Security sooner.
“I’ll probably give up a few more months and see what happens and hopefully someone shoots me again,†Toth said.
Jade Jarvis is a reporter for News 5 Cleveland. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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