Hate my job !

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that your job hasn't turned out what you thought it would be. Given that you hate your job and it has become a place where you don't feel safe anymore, I can only encourage you to find something else as soon as possible.

It would help to know in which industry/field you are looking for a job, but going in person, with a resume in hand (that is tailored to a typical position at a place that you would like to apply to), and introducing yourself to others is a good starting point.

I would also suggest that you go to different places and just ask as to whether they are hiring at the moment. If you come across a store/company that is hiring, try to speak with the hiring manager first - i.e. show your interest, and make sure to note his/her name. When you submit your resume then, write a brief cover letter (a paragraph), address it to that manager and reminding him/her of the conversation that you had with him/her and lay out as to why you are the best person that position you are applying to.

If by chance you are informed that you have to submit an application online, submit it, but also make sure that you inform the manager that you have done so. In other words, do a follow-up. In fact, every time you submit an application, whether it is in person, online or through e-mail, try to do follow-ups as much as you can.

Also, ask your friends or family members if they know of anybody that is hiring. Having a referral can help in at least getting an interview or a chance to have a one-on-one meeting with a manager/potential supervisor.

 

You are welcome. For the retail sector, I would suggest that you start going in person, with a tailored resume in hand, and try to speak with the manager(s) of the store(s) you would like to apply to then. I would also suggest that if you do go in person, choose an outfit that you would wear to an interview. First impressions count! When you go in person, and from the moment you enter the store, every sales associate, manager, will scan you from head to toe and their first impressions will determine whether they'll have a closer look at your resume.

Also make sure that you prepare a few answers to questions (before you go in), such as: why do you want to work at this store/this retailer? Why do you want to work in retail? Are you working at the moment, and if so, why do you want to leave your current job?

 

Would it be possible for you to apply to positions that would allow you to pursue your dream job/career, already? It might help to begin volunteering as a translator. For which languages would you like to be a translator for?

 

You could try volunteering with non-profit organizations who help people of different cultural backgrounds, and are perhaps still learning to speak the English languages. Those kinds of organizations usually will have volunteer translator positions.