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Financially Supporting Myself
Lately I have been struggling with achieving to financially support myself. I aspire to live on my own or with roommate in a rented apartment. I haven't yet got a job. I applied somewhere where I would make a decent amount to cover expenses but I haven't heard back from them. I believe my resume was good with my credentials. Although I think since I haven't received word from the employer, they must have overlooked me. What should I do to win them over if there's anything? I feel my anxiety kicking in and I feel like giving up all hope. I'm going to apply to some more jobs but I have doubt that a minimum wage job will cover finances. Rent around here can be up to $600 a month. Split in two, $300. All I have is a high school diploma and three past jobs. Any advice?
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If you haven't heard back from an employer within a couple weeks, you can always call them and ask if they had a chance to look over your resume. If they say no, then ask when they will get the chance and call them back after that date. If they say yes, well then they will probably go on explaining that they found someone else for the position. Overall, it never hurts to call after a couple weeks pass. Remember that employers have a lot on their plate and looking over everybodies resumes is just one more task on their to-do list.
To win them over, you could always send a follow up letter. In the letter, (if you haven't already done so in your resume) state what you can offer that company (list your qualities that will help their business), that you are very interested in the position and mention that they should feel free to contact you for an interview if they wish. Be sure to leave your name, number, and possibly email adress at the end. Wait another week and if you get no reply, they probably have found someone else. Here is a very short example to help you: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) But as I said, be sure to expand on what you can offer your employer as an employee.
Never give up hope. If anything, make sure you get a minimum wage job so you can cover most your finances. Working with minimum wage, you could comfortably live if you find an apartment to share with someone else. Just keep looking for a place that will suit your needs and has somebody willing to share. There are people out there that are willing to rent out rooms in their homes for a low cost, depending on what you're able to spend financially. You just have to know where to look. Three past jobs is enough to get you a decent job. Just try to find new jobs that can relate to your old jobs and you are on the right path. You can support yourself, just keep your head up and keep looking :)
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Alot of people have to take on 2 jobs to make enough to cover expenses. Some people to a day job and then work a few shifts as a waitress or a waiter, this will get you tip out. which is all the tips divided by people and hours. but might help.
living on your own is a great thing. but with no job. it is not do able.
Try calling the company back and saying you dropped off your resume and your are calling them back to see if they viewed it. this will show good on your part.
but dont depend on one job. some people have to apply to many many jobs before getting one.
Just keep trying and you will do good :)
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