Graduated And Can't Find A Job in NYC? Find Jobs Here
Graduated? Find a Job in NYC
stress was over until I began my job search and realized that job searching was a job in itself. A most stressful job with the only difference being I wasn't getting paid and that wasn't good. What bites even worse was that the job I prepared for wasn't available and when I did find one they wanted experience which I didn't have. I only had theory, book knowledge which wasn't enough. I wasn't ready for the job market.
With a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems one would think that with everything computerized these days that landing a job in the field of Information Technology would be a breeze. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening! No one seemed to be hiring at the time so, I had to take matters into my hands.
I discovered that if one does not have any experience and licensure to accompany that degree one is toast unless one becomes an Entrepreneur.
Even if you have a degree, to qualify for certain Government jobs you still have to pass an exam which you have to pay for. To top it off, there's no guarantee of getting hired because selection is based on scores. Seventy percent is the passing score so those who score higher than seventy stand a better chance of landing that job.
The same holds true for finding a NYC job in places of higher learning. If you did work study and they decide to keep you as an employee, you still have to take an exam to obtain required credentials and these are also not free.
Some people believe that having a Degree in Education makes one job ready but it's not at all true. Sorry to disappoint but, you will not be hired if you are not certified by the state. And, to be certified you need to pass exams and complete workshops which you must pay for and pass with a set passing grade. If you don't pass you must pay to retake that exam in order to get that license. I think that these exams are just money makers because there are people who have failed by one or two points and have to pay to retake the exam.
When I was job searching my primary focus was the public sector and many people can concur. Like me, many overlook working in the private sector because, people always said that the pay is bad. Well, that's true of some private sector jobs like ADAPT formally known as UCP of New York. Even if you have credentials the pay is still low.
I found a job at ADAPT and I have been working there ever since. I have met others who have been working there for 30 plus years and the pay rate I started with is greater than what they currently make.
This just shows that you should not get too comfortable especially when you have opportunities to spread your wings, fly, and better yourself. You see, some people get so comfortable that lost sight of available opportunities then, they get lost in the comfort zone and you know what they say about the comfort zone. "Nothing grows there". Things just stay stagnant.
If there is one thing you should take from this blog entry is this. Take advantage of all the opportunities avail themselves to you. Adapt presents many opportunities to broaden ones horizons. Remember what I mentioned earlier about credentials? You need them to land this job. And if you really want to better your situation you will get them.
But it's something you must want for yourself. No one is going to force it on you. If you go back to college ADAPT pays you a maximum of $600. This is a separate check. Also, being part of the Teacher's union provides an opportunity to go on to graduate or undergrad schools at a discount. Working at ADAPT is stress less. Everyone gets along and there's the absence of the drama found on other jobs. People pretty much mind their business, do their work and go home.
UCP of New York (ADAPT) is always hiring and the jobs are not dead end. One has the opportunity to grow and move up the ladder for higher pay. It all depends on the individual.
I know of individuals who started as Teaching Assistants and advanced to Therapists, Social Workers / Special Education Teachers. If you are having difficulty finding a job maybe you are looking everywhere else but here.
Back to how me, a graduate with an IT background landed the job of Certified Teaching Assistant with no Teaching experience. So since, I couldn't find work with my degree, I enrolled in a program and learned how to become a certified computer Technician. That training landed me a one week job and that was that. After that, it was back to job searching.
I had a friend who was taking a course on home daycare. She told me I should take the certified teaching assistant exam. After hooking me up with all the information, I passed the exam, did a few workshops, and became certified as a Level 1 Teacher Assistant.
Today I am working as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a higher pay rate. I intend to continue climbing the ladder and go to graduate school. Although it's non profit my starting hourly salary of 14$ (Level 1 Certified Teaching Assistant) along with paid sick days, paid vacation, health and dental benefits, UFT representation along with other perks like Tuition reimbursement makes for a beautiful benefit package.
The hiring process is on a referral basis but they will still hire you if you approach them. Hiring of new employees is ongoing as long as there are vacancies. So, if you are looking for a job as a direct care worker, Certified Teaching Assistant, Registered Nurse, Teacher, Social Worker, Intake Coordinator, Supervisor or Director click ADAPT and upload your resume.
The Human Resources Department distributes a list of open positions within UCP of NYC on a weekly basis. All those who qualify for these eligible positions will be considered so, upload your resume today. What are you waiting for? Follow the link and go get your job. As we speak there are openings for Therapists, Assistant Teachers, Social Workers, Teachers, RN etc.
To become a Certified Teaching Assistant, you need to do 3 workshops(violence prevention, child abuse, DASA), pass the Teaching Assistant Exam with a score of 220, provide fingerprints on a card to Albany after which, Albany will furnish you with a hard copy certificate per your request. You will also get fingerprinted again by the Board of Education and that will be done digitally.
Click ADAPT to get the job that's awaiting you. This is a "Nonprofit agency that provides direct services technology and advocacy to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. It's a multi service provider delivering more than seventy-five comprehensive programs, including healthcare, education, technology, residential, and habilitation services". Offices are located at 80 Maiden Lane in NY.
Click exam to register for Teaching Account and to take Teaching Exam. More info is available by clicking Teaching Assistant information. The workshops you can do at any center. For each workshop you have to spend 2 hours reading, viewing videos and taking test. Workshops are cheaper if you have the time to sit at a center for 2 hours or you can take it at violence prevention site online and go at your own pace. You do not have to sit in front your computer for 2 hours straight. You can complete these workshops online at your own pace if you are pressed for time. Only thing they cost more than the local centers charge.
Click Teach to set up your account and for submission of your workshop certificates and fingerprint documents. After you pass the teaching assistant exams your scores will be automatically sent to Albany but you will have 45 days to view your scores and print them for your records. After 45 days they charge you a fee for any hard copies whenever you request them.
Your first set of fingerprints which you will submit to Albany can be done at your local precinct or where they do fingerprints. You will need the cards to mail to Albany. Bear in mind that the police station charges a fee for those prints. You will be required to take a 2nd set of prints at the Board of Education (if you haven't) which they will keep and give you a receipt which you must keep in a safe place because fingerprints are costly.
Women outnumber men in the school age and preschool departments at ADAPT. Males are in very high demand so, males your chances of getting hired as a Teaching Assistant or Teacher provided you meet the requirements are very high.
These days all Teaching Assistants and other daycare workers who work with Kids must be certified by New York State. Females and males if you are fresh out of college and want to get some work experience click online application fill it out and let them know Maud White referred you. They have careers for all disciplines so get it pumping.
In the event that, you do not want to work for non-profit and would rather work in a Nursing home and you are an English or Bilingual RN, LPN, Social Worker or if you just searching for a job as a Customer Service Rep or Member Service Rep then, look no further because we have information about a fast track to employment offering done only by referral.
Marie is an RN at Isabella Geriatric and the company that overseas Isabella is recruiting because they have other establishments besides Isabella and it's through referrals. So, give her a call 347-853-3001 and she will give you the details. The company she works for suffered great employee loss after Covid and is anxious to add new talent to their Team. They claim they will hire you even though you are fresh out of school as they provide job training.
Graduated? How To Quickly Get A Job
Create a resume
Get the job application in front of the recruiter
Apply to multiple jobs at once
Create a LinkedIn profile
Network with people in your field
Join LinkedIn groups related to your field and engage with them on a regular basis
Attend networking events and conferences in your field
Follow up after submitting an application for a position
Practice interview skills before going into the interview
Follow up with the employer after an interview
If You Can't Find A Job After Graduation
The first thing you need to do is change your mindset. You are not alone in this. There are many people who are struggling to find jobs but, they have not given up yet. It is important that you don't give up either because, it will only make the situation worse.
2. Be patient:
It is important that you have patience when looking for a job after graduation because it may take time to find one. If you keep looking and applying for jobs every day, then chances are that you will find one pretty soon.
3. Consider other options:
If you can't find a job after graduation, then consider other options like starting your own business or freelancing until you can get a full-time job again. This way,
4 Update your resume and cover letter
5. Apply for internships:
6. Network with people in your field:
7. Reach out to alumni of your school:
8. Consider going back to school for a master's degree:
9. Consider going back to school for a PhD:
10. Stay connected and maintain your network
Don't wait because this opportunity will not last forever. You have free information use it. Conduct your own research. The ball is in your court. Either get a job with a non profit or allow Marie to assist you. If you still don't have work then, you don't want to work. All I can do is provide you with this information. The rest is up to you. Don't put yourself through the stress of landing a job like I did. I wish I had some one refer me after I graduated.
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