I feel exhausted by looking, applying and not receiving any call backs for interviews.

9 Comments

1. Gabi CarachiloMay 13,2024 at 8:30PM UTC

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2. Rebecca Lee VMay 13,2024 at 9:17PM UTC

   Hang in there.
   I’ve been there so many times I stopped counting. Try taking a break from looking. Review your resume and cover letter. Clear you mind.

   I know you want to “pound the pavement” but sometimes we get so frustrated we get lost in the game instead of playing the game.

3. AnonymousMay 13,2024 at 9:26PM UTC

   Is your resume polished for EACH role- most recent position? Ditto cover letter. No longer is ot acceptable for carbon copies.

   I don't know your field; this is based off mine

4. Dr. Erica WallsMay 14,2024 at 12:37AM UTC

   Have you identified your top skills? Use A.I. to ask what roles/industries BEST fit your skills. Narrow your choices. Search again, but only apply on org websites. Now when you apply, convey how you've used those skills to achieve job/org goals.

5. AnonymousMay 14,2024 at 12:28PM UTC

   Put all that energy into starting your own business. Look at how much time you invested and when you finally get a job offer in 6 months(hopefully), you will be in the same position within a few years.

6. AnonymousMay 14,2024 at 12:28PM UTC

   The corporate hamster wheel.

7. AnonymousMay 14,2024 at 5:40PM UTC

   I've seen this comment come up a few times when people post they are struggling to find a job and I'm curious. I mean, maybe that gets a few people thinking "huh...I've had this idea for a business for years and maybe now is the time to put it in motion." But I'm thinking most people are not going to find starting a business - a successful business - any easier than finding a job (and in some cases may end up costing them more).

   So, the curious side of me wants to know what sort of business are you recommend people start?

8. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 1:29AM UTC

   I have many ideas and I also practice what I preach. Self employed and I am living proof it can be done.

9. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 3:12AM UTC

   You might try posting your resume on the major job boards and on a specialty job board for your area. Contract jobs are much easier to find than jobs that are "fulltime" (what used to be called "permanent" (ha, ha!)). Usually businesses have an urgent need that they are desiring to fill and often don't care your age, sex, or other aspects of your life, etc. as long as you are reliable and have the required skills. Keep applying for jobs on the job boards also - I have seen that many HMs say that just a fraction of those applying have the desired skills. I was able to get a 14-month contract this way that paid quite well and now have a cushion for my next job search that I would never have had without that job. It may take a month or two, but be patient - someone will need your skills. Wishing you all of the very best!