I have been out of work for 11 months, took a temporary job at a retail store in my local mall.
I have been through so many 1,2,3,and 4 interviews only to be turned down. I’ve been ghosted, and ignored, even when the job is promising. Now it is the holidays, NO ONE IS GOING TO HIRE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR! Can’t handle too many more rejections. Please tell me I am not alone in the job search. So frustrating and depressing.. ugh
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I just got a job offer on December 28th. So some places are hiring in the midst of the holidays. I was also rejected after going through 2 or 3 interviews and I thought I'd never get a job. And this job is perfect for me. So hang in there and don't give up. Please believe in yourself.
Anonymous
Definitely not alone! It’s been about 8 months now for me job searching, but I was surprised to get two interviews on the books in the last two weeks after months of hearing nothing! I’ve also applied to any retail/ food industry jobs and been given the overqualified reason for not being hired. Frustrating to say the least, hang in there! I’ve really tired to focus on the truth that any rejection is never a reflection of the value I hold as a person. Easier said than done, but I know I’ve needed that reminder! Aside from that, I’ve found any free trainings, research, or reading to help me in my field has helped me feel productive. And, depending on you or anyone else reading, if you have spiritual beliefs digging into them as a source of comfort and growth too. I know it’s helped me when I’ve felt I had nothing left to give in this whole process. Hopefully we all can enter the new year getting to celebrate having more interviews or a job offer for those of us in the search!!