[ShadowGX]

Starting to lose hope that I'll ever get a better job. I've applied for a few recently that I thought I'd be good at, one especially I know I could do with ease. Sad fact is I have no proof of that, just life experience, no piece of paper to back me. I do have links to things that can show my skill, but I wouldn't be able to make a proper "portfolio" out of any of it, it would require me linking it and then explaining it, which a cover letter addition can't portray properly either. Everything I've applied for is entry level and doesn't state any specific degree or experience is required, yet no luck.

So my main question is, how do I stand out to employers when I don't really have anything to show them?

For example, the job I'm super bummed about right now is a marketing assistant job calling for good writing skills and creativity. I've been told I'm good at both by complete strangers and family alike, and they're both skills I think I'm good at too (which is rare for me to admit I'm good at anything). I could totally do that job easily. Of course, I need to convince the employer of that somehow...

I thought I did a really good job on my cover letter. They say to take the mood of the job listing as a hint of how your letter should be, so I did. They asked for a "nerd" in their listing and I mentioned I am just that. I explained my experience and why I felt I would be perfect for the job. Yet... I see they've read the application 2 days ago thanks to the website telling you so, but no response either way, which I can only assume means they tossed it aside.

I'm afraid my previous work experience of being a CNA for so long is hurting me, like they're looking at that and thinking "why is she applying for this, she must have submitted to the wrong job" without even looking at my cover letter or giving me a chance. v.v I can't stay a CNA anymore though, the only way to make a living in this career is work for a nursing home or hospital which I just can't do. I have too much anxiety in stressful situations and empathy for the people there would kill me, as though I'm not already dying inside as it is.

Just dunno what else I can do. Entry level, no experience required doesn't even want me... ugh.

Edit: Oh, and before anyone suggests it... No, more school is not an option for me. I have too much debt from the first failed attempt and my credit is shot so I can't get or afford more loans to go back, nor can I afford to miss out on work for school because I'm barely surviving on what little I make now.