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zooqueen2
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I am 32 and graduated in 2001 with a BA 2.2

Since then I have not established myself at all with my career and I feel terrible about it. People say I am being silly to worry as I am still young but now I have hit my thirties I am really embarassed, especially when people ask me what I do for a living. I really want to get married and have a family soon but I don't feel like I can until I have sorted my job situation out. In the current climate, I am finding getting a job very difficult.

I have started and left so many jobs now in different areas and also postgraduate courses which I have left. This is affecting my self esteem and I struggle to make friends in the workplace. I am so low on confidence even though I am degree educated. I have found shop work stressful and I just feel like a massive failure. I have been advised by a careers adviser to look at Human Resources as it fits in with my desire to help people in some way. I don't know much about it though. Has anyone been in this situation before and come through the other side? Any advice/help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
diammie
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Hi, I've not been in your position before but just wanted to say that maybe doing some research into HR could help with job applications etc, the more you know the better
Make sure your CV is worded to fit each job you apply for too.

Good luck
indigo87
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Hi there,

When I left Uni I felt exactly the same and it wasnt until I stopped to really think hard about what I like to do that I got any direction whatsoever! Try personality related Career tests - the BBC one gives you a good topline idea & suggests possible industries to look at.

If you're into Helping people there is great stuff you could be doing working with charities & I know its really fulfilling - but competitive.

Keep looking, ask for advice from people who know you best (colleagues, friends, family) and dont feel embarrassed that you might not have your direction yet!!!

Which Career Suits Me? | iPersonic.com
www.ipersonic.com/career

Careers test - BBC
www.bbc.co.uk › BBC Science › Human Body & Mind › The Mind
zooqueen2
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Thanks guys for your help and suggestions, I will be positive and have a look at your suggestions for sure! New year new start and hopefully i will find my niche. Maybe i am being harsh on myself
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