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No-Base8204's journey

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I recently applied to a couple of jobs through Robert Half, but I haven't heard back from them at all. I even called to follow up, but still nothing. I'm starting to wonder if it's because I don't meet the employers' standards. I have no work experience and I'm specifically looking for a temp entry-level office job, like an administrative or office assistant role. I did apply to some remote positions too, but I feel like my lack of experience is scaring employers away. Has anyone else had success with Robert Half? I’ve heard mixed reviews about their effectiveness.

    Company: Robert Half

    Job title: N/A

    Mixed signals
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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I've been struggling to land my first entry-level desk job, which is also my first job overall. Due to chronic back pain, I've been focusing on positions like receptionist, office assistant, administrative assistant, and front desk roles. I'm also considering becoming an optometric technician. Over the past year, I've gone through a couple of interviews, but unfortunately, I haven't received any job offers. My options are limited since I'm only looking for part-time work as I'm currently an undergrad, and I also don't have my driver's license yet. I just finished driving school last month and need a lot of practice before I can drive on my own. It's surprising to me that after a year of searching, I still haven't landed a job. I think my lack of work experience is a significant factor; all I have is some volunteer experience, which adds up to about five months of administrative work. I've also tried reaching out to staffing and temp agencies, but I haven't had any luck there either. I feel really stuck and just want to find a job where I can contribute and gain experience.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I’ve been struggling to land my first job since October 2025 due to chronic back pain and not having a driver’s license. My mental health has been a challenge, especially with untreated ADHD during my undergrad years. I just started a non-stimulant ADHD medication last month, and I’m hoping to see my psychiatrist for a dose increase soon if it doesn’t help. I still need to complete driving school, which adds to my stress. I’ve focused my job search on entry-level desk positions like receptionist or administrative assistant, but despite a few interviews, I often get ghosted. I worry that the roles I’m applying for might be too competitive for someone with my background. I earned my associate's degree in general studies in May 2026, thinking it would help my job prospects, but I’m still facing challenges. To gain experience, I started volunteering as an administrative volunteer last month, after previously providing phone support for the same organization remotely. So far, I’ve completed 3.5 months of volunteering, but I haven’t been able to secure any internships. I just began looking into internships last month, but it seems like I missed the boat for summer opportunities. I’m also having trouble finding reputable temp or staffing agencies in my area, and I’m unsure how to find paid internships. Initially, I focused on remote positions, but I suspect many were scams since I didn’t receive responses. I’m feeling a bit lost about what to do next.

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