Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed as I was interviewing in different rounds for multiple jobs and received rejections from all of them today.

20 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 5:39PM UTC

   I feel your pain.

   Hang in there. Something will present itself.

2. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:51PM UTC

   Thank you!

3. Audrey KirschJuly 27,2022 at 5:52PM UTC

   Unfortunately, a lot of people are looking. Besides companies hiring from within, they also may just be looking for the 'good fit' that often has nothing to do with your skills. You're doing everything right but it's hard to crack that 'good fit' code. Keep showing your interest without appearing desperate to get back to work. Looking for a job is like having a job. You just have to keep giving it your best until the right person sees the value you bring to the table. Good luck!

4. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:51PM UTC

   Thank you, Audrey. I appreciate the support and while trying not to appear desperate, I want to work. I can picture myself at some of these companies and to come so close and have it ripped away takes a hit to my self esteem. Getting myself ready to start again today!

5. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 6:21PM UTC

   I'm sorry that none of those opportunities worked out for you. It must be very frustrating and draining to have put in that work to have it come to naught. There are lots of encouraging words that could be said but those are for tomorrow. Today, let yourself feel the disappointment but know that someone else out here in the this internet ether sees you.

6. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:49PM UTC

   Thank you so much for the support and I'm ready to try again today.

7. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 6:41PM UTC

   As another job hunter, I feel your pain. It's especially hard after multiple rounds get your hopes up, and when the research you've done makes you think this would be a good fit.

   Years ago one piece of advice that sometime helps me is to view every "no", every disappointment or roadblock on the way to finding a job as just one more stepping stone to the right job. Sometimes that thought helps.

   You have my sympathies and best wishes!

8. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:49PM UTC

   Love this Anonymous. I feel that with every interview, I'm getting stronger in my pitch and delivery. My fear is that this area isn't known for a lot of job options and for the last month, it's the same positions listed that I've already applied for or are not in my field. Thank you for the best wishes and support!

9. Lynda BoothAugust 7,2022 at 5:01PM UTC

   Of there are jobs still open that you have applied to and feel you came close to being hired, call them and offer to work as a contractor to Help them and show them your skills. It could lead to being hired. If it doesn't, then you have experience to add to your resume.

10. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 9:06PM UTC

    I appreciated everyone's support. When I lost my job, I was so down and then having a few opportunities that I worked hard for arrange was uplifting. Having everything end on the same day was heartbreaking. After a good cry, I ended up spending the day outside enjoying the warm weather. Ready to start again tomorrow and keep pushing forward. Sending positive vibes out there to my fellow job searchers.

11. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 28,2022 at 4:32AM UTC

    Great way to reset - GOOD LUCK!

12. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:47PM UTC

    Thank you, Joan!

13. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 9:34PM UTC

    So sorry this was your experience. What background and profession are you looking to get into? Have you tried usajobs.gov?

14. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:46PM UTC

    Thank you and I'm in marketing. The area I live is more healthcare and manufacturing and even if I wanted to break into those industries, due to the specialization, they want the candidate to have worked in the field previously. I'll give usajobs.gove a try. I appreciate your suggestion!

15. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 6:51PM UTC

    If you are open to it, some good transferable position would be a public affairs specialist or communications.
    Folks that work in this profession in most agencies still do a considerable amount of marketing. Some positions are remote or most now allow maximum telework 4days a week where you only need to go to office 1 day per week

16. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJuly 28,2022 at 6:53PM UTC

    Take a look at what you told us; these are your beliefs, and they will affect every aspect of your job search.

    1) There's not a lot of options in the area

    2) My field doesn't lend itself well to remote work

    We could debate until we're blue in the face as to whether these statements are true, but my question is: do these beliefs SERVE you?

    Think about how you'll show up for your job search if you believe there isn't much out there...you'll come from a place of scarcity.

    What could you believe instead that comes from a place of ABUNDANCE?

    My coach says we're all delusional...so we might as well be delusional in our own favor. I couldn't agree more!

17. AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 9:50PM UTC

    Lesa, I appreciate your feedback. I want to clarify that I grew up in this area and knew that unless it was farming, healthcare or manufacturing, we would need to relocate for a role. I did so and worked throughout the US and overseas for the past 20 years.

    I returned to my hometown during the pandemic and after found a position that paid the bills. I've been searching for another role in this area or remotely for most of my time at that company. It never happened and there was very little opportunities even when I expanded my search. Most of the remote roles I've seen for my background require at least a hybrid setting so that again brings me back to this area.

    After almost three years of seeking a new role and recently concluded my pandemic position, I'm trying to think outside of the box and what I can do to land a career role.

18. AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 12:59AM UTC

    Getting a job is basically a numbers game. You can't bank on getting any particular job, and I suggest expanding your search to more opportunities, even out of your field.

19. AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 1:49AM UTC

    Thank you, Anonymous. I'm trying that route. When I do so, I'm told that I don't have that industry experience and to concentrate on X which is my field. Recruiters have told that I will probably need to relocate. I've been trying other fields and they said this area requires having started in those fields early with internships and assistantships and now they won't hire me due to my 20 years of experience. I'm open to whatever I can find that I'm qualified for but for some reason other fields won't take a chance on me? I'm not given up and will keep pushing forward. I appreciated your advice!

20. AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 10:50PM UTC

    The thing about changing fields, is reducing expectations for salary and position. I have acknowledged this and accepted it. I took more than a $50,000 a year pay cut, to not move. And that is fine. At this point, I am about health insurance, covering bills, and coasting until retirement.