Job Hunting, and the knockbacks

You know what really annoys, and saddens me in life? People not being able to find a job. Or, more specifically, people finding a job they like, but not being given a chance to try that job. Alright, so maybe I'm not being so clear, so I'll try and make it clearer. What I mean is, let's say, as a hypothetical situation, you're someone who's got the right qualifications for a job, like, let's say, being a teacher's aide in a primary school. Remember, this is just an example. So, you have that necessary degree you need to get the job, but, because of a small handicap (like a mental handicap that prevents you from working as normally as a stereotypical person), they deny you the chance to try and work at a primary school to begin with. I mean, yes, you will get knocked back, but because of a handicap that you (hypothetically) have, they overlook you, and hire someone who's got exactly the same degree, probably same gender, but without that limitation or handicap to stop/prevent them from working to their full potential.

Now, I'm basically saying this about me, in this case. My dad, for years, has always been on my case about trying to get a job, besides the part time one I have at the moment, working as a mentor, to people on the Autism and Asperger spectrum. I admit, the pay is good, even if the hours are...limited for me, to just 2 hours a week, during the weeks when it's not a school holiday, if that makes any sense. Sadly, as I've said many times to him, in a calm and (what I consider) civil tone, getting a job may sound easy in theory, and let's be honest, it does, but as we all know, it's not going to be that easy. He can say, "Son, you need to get a job, and stop playing your video-games all day". I point out to him that "Dad, just because you tell me to get a job, doesn't mean I know how to find one". Yes, it's all well and good for someone to tell you to get a job, but if you don't know how to do something, you can't do it, can you? This is why, someone like me, needs to be shown how to do it; what tools, if any, I'll need to get a job. And, here's the other annoying thing, in my case, I need something that will be stimulating to me, and work with my strengths. I'm not some anti-social person who wouldn't mind, or at the very least tolerate, doing menial jobs like cleaning, but I need to be interacting with people, while I work. But, for me to get a job in the first place, I need a resume.

Well, as we all know, a resume is a staple for any job. Obviously, you need a resume, so people can look at your qualifications, and your list of at least 2 references (which, in my case, I don't have. I've only got one), and your list of, if any at all, places you have worked previously. Sadly, in order to get better jobs, in my case, I need a few things to get it, besides the resume. Let me break it down for you:

• Dream job: Working with kids, somewhere

• Current position: Senior Mentor, for kids aged 10-16 on the Autism and Asperger's Spectrum

• What I DO have, presently: A job (see above dot point), a resume, 1 contact reference, a Certificate 3 in Education Support, and a Certificate...whatever in Customer Support.

• What I DON'T have, but need for a job: Money, 1 more contact reference, an automatic car, a driver's license, and someone to take me on for a job, to look past my...limitations, shall we say?

Sadly, that last thing is something I find very hard to find. Someone to look past my limitations for a job, and to just give me a chance. And, here's the annoying thing, in order to get a good job somewhere, say half an hour away from where I live, and if I was to get there myself, I'd need a car, but in order to get a car, I need to have money to pay for it, and all the other things required to have a car, but in order to get all of that, I need a job with more hours. It's a vicious cycle, as you can tell. But enough about me. What about you? Have you, or someone you know, ever had trouble finding a job? Are you, or anyone you know, still searching for someone to give you a chance? Let me know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post if you found it interesting. It really helps get my message out there