Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have been unemployed for 1 year after retrenchment. (mid forties with deg) Been trying very hard on jobsbank as well as other govt agencies. I have already reduced my asking salary humbly to reflect on my decision to accomodate the hiring/shortlisting agency but to no avail. Not even 1 interview. I have since started to look for even temp jobs in careers@gov but no news at all. Is job market that bad even at the lower rungs of junior roles?

Can I not put my asking salary at all? I just want an opportunity to do well in an interview. Every job that I apply, I will study and adjust my CV to advance any opportunities. Meanwhile, I m also looking to improve myself by taking up some skills.

Just sharing my experience.