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NAS88297 said:

C.V looks completely alien to me, like its someone else's

It is strange to see your experience and qualifications distilled into such a cold and clinical format, but it is what the industry wants to see.

When applying for jobs it helps to know that the hiring manager will receive (probably) many hundreds of applicants so your CV needs to confirm that you have the basic experience and qualifications they are asking for. Without this your CV will hit the bin in the first 20 seconds.

I would recommend getting help in crafting your CV and not to be afraid to tweak it for every job application so your most relevant skills / experience are right there on the summary section.

NAS88297 said:

Also I'm struggling to find where to put my AUDHD, CPTSD, social anxiety that limits me from getting public transport (live in middle of nowhere) sensory overload etc even with earplugs/headphones 

I agree with profdanger that it is not helpful to make this obvious as it may just be a red flag to get your CV binned even faster. The law says it should not influence decision making but it is near impossible to prove that this was the reason for you not making the shortlist for interview, so experience suggests only disclosing it after you charmed them in the interview with your skills and personality.

In the meantime I would suggest developing your own experience and skills in your own time. What companies / employers are near you (to avoid needing to use transport)? Drop them a written letter saying you are looking for work experience and would love to hear if they have any positions suitable for you.

Harvest season is not that far away so you could work on a farm harvesting fruit and/or veg - maybe get trained on using a tractor, herding cows or something else that may seem outside your comfort zone.

What are your special interests? Some of these can lead to you being more able to put up with sensory loads if the work appeals to you and teaches you valuable life skills in the worlplace.

The key thing is to be seen as a go-getter rather than someone who sits at home and waits for things to come to you. That is much more what an employer wants to see and the experience you gain will give you things to talk about in interviews and may even give you some pay in the meantime (unpaid work is often the easiest way to start and once you prove you can stand it and be productive then there is more chance you will be paid.

The working world is a pain in the bottom sometimes but I find knowing what to expect and how to get there helps manage expectations and as you climb that ladder then seeing where you have come from gives confidence to keep going.

NAS88297 said:

C.V looks completely alien to me, like its someone else's

It is strange to see your experience and qualifications distilled into such a cold and clinical format, but it is what the industry wants to see.

When applying for jobs it helps to know that the hiring manager will receive (probably) many hundreds of applicants so your CV needs to confirm that you have the basic experience and qualifications they are asking for. Without this your CV will hit the bin in the first 20 seconds.

I would recommend getting help in crafting your CV and not to be afraid to tweak it for every job application so your most relevant skills / experience are right there on the summary section.

NAS88297 said:

Also I'm struggling to find where to put my AUDHD, CPTSD, social anxiety that limits me from getting public transport (live in middle of nowhere) sensory overload etc even with earplugs/headphones 

I agree with profdanger that it is not helpful to make this obvious as it may just be a red flag to get your CV binned even faster. The law says it should not influence decision making but it is near impossible to prove that this was the reason for you not making the shortlist for interview, so experience suggests only disclosing it after you charmed them in the interview with your skills and personality.

In the meantime I would suggest developing your own experience and skills in your own time. What companies / employers are near you (to avoid needing to use transport)? Drop them a written letter saying you are looking for work experience and would love to hear if they have any positions suitable for you.

Harvest season is not that far away so you could work on a farm harvesting fruit and/or veg - maybe get trained on using a tractor, herding cows or something else that may seem outside your comfort zone.

What are your special interests? Some of these can lead to you being more able to put up with sensory loads if the work appeals to you and teaches you valuable life skills in the worlplace.

The key thing is to be seen as a go-getter rather than someone who sits at home and waits for things to come to you. That is much more what an employer wants to see and the experience you gain will give you things to talk about in interviews and may even give you some pay in the meantime (unpaid work is often the easiest way to start and once you prove you can stand it and be productive then there is more chance you will be paid.

The working world is a pain in the bottom sometimes but I find knowing what to expect and how to get there helps manage expectations and as you climb that ladder then seeing where you have come from gives confidence to keep going.