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Journal Chira's Journal: Me and my problem 3

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I've been looking for a job for a while. But it's very difficult to get a job here, in Bangkok. I mean, it's difficult for me. I'm still studying in a university and no one wants to hire students. Actually, I am an evening student, so, I have all day to work. I am also the top of my class (120 students). I have good work experience and a good command of English, but still no one wants me. All companies judge me from a small little thing, they don't care what I can do for them. Somehow, I think they just want someone with the bachelor's degree and that's all they want, no matter if those people can do anything or not.

It's difficult...really...difficult.
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  • Is only a piece of paper, and it may mean very little, but it is something that immediately distinguishes you from everybody else. It's unfair but it's the way employers think. Employers don't have time to hear every person's life story and judge them fairly.

    Also, I'm not sure how it is in Thailand, but I know that over here, the best way to get a job is through personal connections. So try talking to friends about it. If you are applying to jobs from the newspaper or from other advertisements, you need

    • Thank you very much for the suggestion.I'll do that. I hope, I can get a job soon.
      • I agree with pretty much everything the original poster suggested. Sometimes, it is practically impossible to get a job without knowing someone already in the company who is willing to vouch for you. However, a few tips from my experience:

        - Be prepared to "stretch the truth" a little bit in your resume. I don't mean outright lying, but a little exaggeration can sometimes go a long way. It sucks to have to do this, but when you're up against a lot of people with stellar resumes and yours looks a little less

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