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I've been actively job searching for a few months now and going through the highs and lows. Been interviewing and the rejections are endless. No offer yet. I've prepped with friends, gotten feedback from my network, done everything within my control and although I know I'm just in my head, I'm really beginning to think there's something terribly wrong with me that's affecting my candidacy.
I've received such glowing feedback from hiring managers/recruiters/team members etc yet no offer. I'm really really anxious and scared. I have two more interviews today and l'm actively applying. I'd appreciate any wisdom from those who've been through this.
Go on LinkedIn and join groups that feature members of your desired industry. Take a bunch of skill assessments on Indeed and LinkedIn on your proficiency in your industry buzzwords. When that is done beat the recruiters off with sticks labelled, I shall not do in person contract work. Repeat until overkill state is reached.
the job market is a lot tougher for companies that hire through an HR dept (then it’s all on paper). I am Not sure what field you are in but sending a LI message (shirt and sweet) to the hiring manager to say you’re interested in the company and hope for the opportunity to meet them and learn more about the position can go a long way. I would also ask people who know you and like you who might be well connected. Sometimes business people, or sales people (if they sell to businesses) could have some great connections and a referral always helps. i don’t know your situation but in my opinion if you are only a piece of paper, a resume then things never seem to go anywhere. A lot of companies also reach out to candidates and prefer the ones they have recruited. Good luck, I’m not thinking I am solving your problem, I feel for you but try to get some one on one personable contact or someone putting in a good word / making an introduction via email for you.
It it doesn’t open, it’s not your door. Something wonderful has your name on it. Try to dust yourself off that it hasn’t happened yet because IT WILL! How about keeping a log of all the great feedback you’ve been getting for you to refer to when you need a boost? If you use LinkedIn perhaps you can ask a previous line manager for a recommendation or invite someone in your network for a coffee. You never know where it might lead. I think the more doors you knock on, the more are likely to open for you. You only need the one ‘yes’.
If God is making you wait, then be prepared to receive more than you asked for! When I first divorced my ex I was desperate for a job. I applied everywhere and got rejected - Burger King even rejected me! This went on for months until someone approached me out of the blue and asked me if I happened to need a job. It ended up being absolutely perfect, as I was able to have my kids with me. Don't lose heart! Rejection is protection.
You will need to apply to 200 jobs. If you get 8 interviews back that is now considered good. The job market for professional work is crazy right now.
Im in NYC and I've been looking for another job for 2 years trying to get out of the receptionist position. I had a good interview last month, but they hired someone else because they had slightly more experience than me. I wanted to cry from frustration. I still looking.
85% of jobs are secured through nepotism, so don't get down on yourself.
I graduated into the '08 recession and went on over 300 job interviews over the following few years. It was brutal. I had no connections and no one helped me.
A few tips:
- Create an email intro that has personality and stands out. This worked really well for me.
- Include bullet points in your cover letter (if you have one. I stopped after a while). If you feel comfortable, please DM me, I'm happy to share my old cover letter with you. It worked like a charm. You can just edit with your info.
- A killer resume. That means starting with power verbs and really tooting your own horn. A little sneaky trick? If you have space, include the job description in your resume, but it in very tiny white font. It won't show up, but the filters will catch all the keywords. You're welcome :)
I know how crushing and demoralizing the job market can be. Stay strong and ping me if you have questions.
It's a numbers game tbh, it takes about a month for interviews to start rolling in consistently and then a few months after that before the offers come in. I know a fantastic woman who jumps into loving things too fast and gets burnt out bc she isn't critical enough of the company culture in the beginning- she is high in her field and has had to take a few sabbaticals in her career bc workplaces court her for her skills and burn her out with overwork. Remember the more qualified you are, the smaller your job pool becomes and the more you have to dig into the company culture over the practical skills of the job- bc you know your stuff and they know it too.
What is your field/expertise/skills? what kind of role are you seeking?