Ok I have just turned 20 I have done 3 years at college studying horticulture and was working in a garden centre. Wen I finished my qualifications I started dating some girls which didn't working out unfortunetly but that's the way it goes. And then I thought this was not where I wanted to be in my job, I didn't study for 3 years to end up in a garden centre, and the put downs I got there were getting to me. So I quit. I was great for a week. But now I feel like I have nothing. I have applied for other jobs which I want to do but at the minute I'm stuck in a rut been turned down by a lot and starting to feel rejection by everyone. I can't motivate myself to do anything. I am ashamed to even go out because I know people will ask me how I'm doing? Which my answer will be "good and yourself?" in my mind thinking please look away danger danger! (laughs)
I realise my CV makes me look really qualified and a bit of big head but behind all them qualifications I'm not. If anything them qualifications are making me out to be something I'm not, yet. Ive been told I am depressed by my gp but I don't feel a young guy needs a treatment just something to go right for a change. I have also suffered from tension headaches caused by the stress of losing my grandad in the last year.

Wat should I do go talk to these companys I want to work for and let them know I'm just a average guy with qualifications? Because the emotional stress of not having a reason to get up in the morning or go to bed is messing with me and I have a lot of late nites. I think if I had a job then I could get a better car and start going out confident and enjoying life again. I really need some advice.

I know how you feel. When everything is going bad it is easy to feel negative about your life.
Maybe advertise and start up your own landscaping business. Find someone with a truck that would be willing to be a partner with you.

No, when you interview you want them to think you are Gods answer to every problem they have ever had. You want them to think you are the very best of the 100 or so people they may see for that job.

You want to walk into that room like you already have that job and if they hire anyone else they are wrong.

Also you might try drawing up some ideas or getting some photos of your work so that they can see that you do an excellent job and they don't want to lose you to the competition.

Yeah that's a problem I never get to the interview stage, they look at my CV and judge me on that. But I see your point about been the best. So maybe if I go to the boss's and put myself forward I may get somewhere quicker.

Well got to be honest have no idea what a CV is but getting a job or interview is a sale job, are you calling to ask them about the application, resume you put in, how many are you putting in, I used to run above average on getting offers, but if you are not putting in several applications a day, sending out 5 to10 resumes a day, you are not seroiusly looking for work yet.

OK thank you everyone for the advice.

I think it would help you if you go get a part-time job just to get some money coming in and give you something to do while you look for a more career type job. You can say to people that *you are working part-time now while you are looking for a job in your major*. That is an answer you can feel proud of... then, ask then if they know of any place that is hiring in your major... you will possibly get leads. What about starting your own small business? Go to contractors and try to get a job landscaping a building they have just built.. when you are not at your part time job. YOu will get confidence as time goes on from you experience and start feeling very good. :)

Don't stay in you room! Life is outside. Don't jump into mental illness. EVeryone's life has ups and downs. You just have to keep busy in a positive direction so you stay positive... and have positive support from your friends and relatives.

have no idea what a CV is

Curriculum Vitae, similar to a resume.

Actually, you sound like a normal 20-something guy to me.

As far as locking yourself away that ain't going to do it. Get out there and talk, be honast (but not whiney). People know people that can lead you to places. It just takes time! Be positive, pray, network.