I (28F from Canada) graduated last April with a degree in international studies and I’m still unemployed. I managed to get 2 jobs in that time but didn’t manage to pass my probation for either of them.
One was a serving job in a restaurant, and I got let go for “not learning fast enough.” The other was an admin assistant job at a local charity, and the workplace culture was really toxic and unhealthy.
I have borderline personality disorder and ADHD. I know that my disability can make it challenging for me to learn things, but I’m a hard worker, I care about doing a good job, and I know I can do well if I’m just given a chance.
Am I looking in the wrong places for work? I usually try to apply for administrative assistant jobs because they can cross over with a liberal arts degree, but I can’t seem to get anywhere. It seems that I can’t find minimum wage work either because I’m overqualified with a degree. But then I also can’t find work for things where I’m under qualified, understandably.
Should I be looking for work in another city? I’m in Western Canada right now, but if I want to get more into international work it would likely be easier to move to a bigger city. Are there places or industries with better support systems for helping disabled people find work?
I’m also finding it really difficult to keep applying for jobs when the numerous rejections just kinda weigh on my self-esteem. What are some good resources for emotional resilience to get me through this process of applying for jobs?
Thanks for your help