I have 7+ years of restaurant and bartending experience. I currently work in an office but am seeking to leave because it’s too far and I’m barely making due financially. I’ve NEVER struggled to find a job and have always been confident and well-spoken during interviews. I even do things the old fashioned way, speaking to the hiring manager directly, shaking their hand, and handing them a card stock copy of my peer-reviewed resume with references.
I have not heard anything back.
I have 8 more jobs to follow up with and I’m PRAYING I’ll get something. Even jobs who have posted job listings are saying they’re not hiring before they even look at my resume— why? I know it’s slow season for restaurants in the dead of winter, but surely of 20 places at least ONE would hire me? What am I doing wrong here?!? I’m desperate.