No interview

10 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 15,2023 at 2:00PM UTC

   FYI - I'm applying to jobs in Europe, not the US

2. AnonymousMay 15,2023 at 2:18PM UTC

   From what I've been reading and experiencing myself is that the job market is just tough right now.
   HR/ Recruitment job functions have been impacted the most across many industries and organizations of all sizes. With that in mind, I think it's probably impacted the hiring process a lot.

   I'm not sure if you're doing anything "wrong" necessarily; I would need to know more about your job situation like are you just sending in applications only? What about follow up emails? Networking? Going to virtual or in-person hiring events? There's lots of variables to consider but even if you're doing all those things, know that these rejections do not define your worth or value.

   Your job is coming soon! All you need is one 'yes.' Also, you might also want to look into temp agency work for the time being, part-time or contract work is also something to consider. I don't know your financial situation but if you need a "job" then I'd be open to seeing where you could work in the interim until you land the role you want.

   Good luck to you!

3. Gisele CloutierMay 15,2023 at 3:51PM UTC

   This article might help: https://pages.devex.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?mkt_tok=Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGLi59Fhf7qeTDGhU-d75Of0SsBNZLo_-f0oK9TAhX3Blww8Ip_ss5OCnpuLidVw0gHbD1XJn0EMU_3Z-MFs0zM2SeI1Bw46GIvCj_mc729HppnVg&md_id=78359

4. natalia von oertelMay 15,2023 at 5:01PM UTC

   What I leant is to adapt my resume in order to be very specific about my skills (hard and soft) and apply to job that really match with that. Also reading job descriptions helped me to re write my resume properly

5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 15,2023 at 8:01PM UTC

   If you're getting zero interviews, it's typically either the resume or the positions you're applying for.

6. AnonymousMay 16,2023 at 4:26PM UTC

   Consider a resume revamp and a career coach.

7. AnonymousMay 20,2023 at 4:23PM UTC

   You are not doing anything wrong. There is a ton of quality talent in the market right now and companies are reducing the things that cost them money so they have automated most of their recruiting or have hired key word search type folks into their teams who glance at your application and maybe respond to the first 10 or so people who apply. You have to work your network, get out there, be social. The times have changed for just apply and get an interview, that time has passed and its a whole new thing now. Join some meetup groups in your area. Reach out to people who do what you do, read the forums for your work community and any alumnae groups as well. Not knowing what you do I can't point you directly here but you could also promote your work by doing a podcast or other to let people know who you are. Stand out from the crowd. It is taking 6 months and more these days to find a new role and in some states and disciplines even longer.

8. IntentionGirl299847May 23,2023 at 11:35PM UTC

   If you applied and got a job in 2021, a little soon to be job hunting again? Your resume would scream job hopper and I would be worried you would leave. Address the issue in a solid cover letter why you are seeking different employment and make sure you state how you can benefit the company, not what they can do for you. Good luck.

9. AnonymousMay 30,2023 at 12:35PM UTC

   I do want to add that depending on the field and type of work, shorter experiences/times at one job isn't always a negative thing. Many people switch out to gain different types of experiences, the work was project based, or a variety of other reasons. Given the context of her applications (NGOs, intl orgs, social sector) it sounds like this may be acceptable. People do often move around, from my limited understanding of work available in these fields.

10. Afo Ogbeyalu KaluJune 12,2023 at 12:22PM UTC

    Review your resume with a critical eye, or better, have someone else with a critical eye review your resume.

    Make sure that the software programs/tech you list under skills, are the most up to date versions.

    Rather than listing your job description under each work site, make sure your bullets reflect the impact you had on the dept or org in question. Quantify and Qualify your contributions and career highlights.

    ATS is used these days to screen candidates. Do not send out generic resume. Tailor your CV to the actual job posting. Align the phrasing or language under the postings qualifications/requirements section with your resume so there are more word matches.

    If there are required skills which you lack, look online for videos, free, or low cost certification or tutorials, and utilize them. You would then be in a position state on your resume that you are "familiar" or "certified" in that skills-set.

    Best of luck!