Jobseekers Struggle with Career Transitions

“I have niche background. My first degree was in the humanities and I ended up in a government investigations role. I then decided to return to Uni to study fashion design/sustainability (but the emphasis was on fashion design). There were no jobs in that field in the country I live (It's too small and our economy is struggling). I also realised i don't want to start right from the start of my career again, and I enjoyed the academic side more the making side. I'm now back in my origi”

“A lot of the examples of CVs on this subreddit are from stem fields and I've had varying advice about a humanities CV. For example, I have only included education, projects, conferences, publications, and extracurriculars. It's one page long, and could even fit more in the page. There shouldn't be a reason to include irrelevant jobs, right? The only other thing I can think of is awards, languages, and research interests - although my Statement should cover the latter. submitted”

“After doing MA History from DU, now contempleting what to do next. Very much interested in exploring the dynamic of gender. The corruption is too much to get into PHD/Assistant Prof. job in central universities. So, at this point alongside UGC NET, I was thinking of preparing for SSC CGL. UPSC feels way out of my league and I am scared to waste years preparing for it with no result. I was also thinking of govt. consultancy, like if it's possible. At the same time looking for some internship.”

“Hi, I graduated last year from a Russel group uni with a 2:1 in Politics, Phil, and Econ (PPE). I have an international background with a dual citizenship UK/EU and speak 4 languages. I went on to work in financial services for a small firm that sells financial products (wealth management, mortgage broking, personal insurance products, accounting services, ...). I left a few months ago because there was little progress and no management, I didn't see myself becoming a financial advisor, and”

“I'm an English Literature major with History and Political Science as my minors, and I am pretty confused about certain things. I started this degree because I was very interested in creative work and wanted to write short stories, etc. But as I grew older, I started questioning that decision. It is not that I think the degree itself is bad. In fact, it has taught me a lot. It has given me both qualitative and quantitative research skills, strengthened my analytical abilities, and made me mu”

“I've spent my adult life (the last 10 years) in the history field. I went to school for my bachelor's in history, got my MA in history, and was accepted into a PhD program in history (which I withdrew from last month). But I've lost my passion for it. It finally hit me how oversaturated this place is and how little jobs there are. The majority of my experience is in libraries and public service. I'd connect people with resources, do research, and manage collections at a small mus”

“I'm 24 and ND. On welfare, I have been looking for a job a year to do while I do my part time history studies. Recently, I feel at my wits end on what to look for? It has been my dream to do archive works or library works but I constantly get rejected even going for interviews. I have been trying to look for more accessible jobs and expanding my net. Even, retail is a struggle to get an interview and not be rejected from a potential position. I have trying to do experience by volunteering at”

“Hi guys, I'm an arts/humanities graduate with political science honours. Also I hold a post graduate diploma in banking and finances and currently working in a private sector bank for the last 2.5 years. My academics are 8/8/7. And I got around 8.87 cgpa in my post graduate diploma. What b-school you can suggest me? submitted by /u/Comfortable-Leg5808 [link] [comments]”

“I have a Bachelors in marketing and am looking to get out of the rat race of corporate America. I was thinking of getting an English or anthro Masters but am unsure if that will be more trouble than it’s worth, I’ve also heard a lot of humanities degrees are being discounted due to low attendance rates! Is that true? I’d like to become a teacher in NJ or community college professor something where I’m flexible and can continue to learn and grow. submitted by /u/Present_Bed_7398 [link”

“What job/career should I be looking for/best suited for? I just finished my last year of my education degree. I also have a previous degree in English literature. I’ve subbed a bit but haven’t really had a ‘real’ teaching job. I’m realizing it’s a lot of work for little payoff. I don’t mind straying away from education related jobs. My personality traits and skills are empathetic, patient, communicative and interpersonal. I’m good with children, students and adults. Recently, in my labour job, I”

“Hi everyone, I’m honestly really lost right now and could use some outside advice. I’m 17 and currently doing Cambridge A Levels and my subjects are English Literature, Economics, and IT. My AS results haven’t come out yet, but I already feel like they probably won’t be amazing. I don’t think I failed anything, but I don’t think I performed as well as I wanted to either. Since university applications start around October–January/February, I’m stressed because I don’t even know what direction I s”

“want to share this for anyone who feels like they're "behind" because they don't have the right degree, the right college, or the money for expensive courses. In 2010, I started my career as a Data Entry Operator with a company in Delhi. No college degree. No technical background. No connections. Just a job that paid the bills. Today, I lead the User Growth department at one of India's known publishers, working in digital marketing, and I earn ₹35-40 lakh a year. I'm no”

“I want to join the police (im british) but im scared that the pay isnt worth it? I want to help people but im not sure what to do. I dont want to be struggling I want to be able to be pretty comfortable but is the police force the way for that? submitted by /u/Fair_Ambition6522 [link] [comments]”

“Hi there, I have a family member who is in a real rut. She lives in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), and is struggling to find work. Her previous work has been in factories/assembly lines, but she’s unable to do the physical labour now. She doesn’t have a degree, but she can speak and write fluent English and Portuguese, very interested in PC gaming, tech, and computers. I was thinking perhaps she could be good at some QA work, perhaps in games, or in anything really. Ideally remote, or within Rio. Is t”

“I love Humanities but it is not helping me land a job to the point, i have to live off my brother. I am desperate to land a job and people around me told me to get into Digital Marketing or Ui, Ux design. What should I do? I only have a Bachelor's Majoring Humanities submitted by /u/Mysterious_Shop_296 [link] [comments]”

“I had dropped maths in 9th and 10th ( icse board ) and now I fear I can’t get into any universities because of that missing transcript, I am currently studying a levels my subject line up is economics business and psychology what can I pursue and at what university? I really wanna do my undergrad in business as I have been studying economics and business since grade 9th but how can I as the basic entry requirement is maths in grade 9 and 10 submitted by /u/oogaaboogaa6 [link] [”