Job Seeker Support

I'm feeling so defeated. I've received my fourth final-round rejection in a row. I’m qualified, I’ve been prepping like crazy, and the interviews feel like a perfect match, but I keep getting … more

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There’s a difference between being busy in your job search and actually making progress. I’ve had days where I applied to a bunch of roles and felt productive, and other days where one solid conversat… more

As a recruiter with 25 years’ experience, you may not be doing anything wrong. The market is flooded and sometimes hundreds apply per role in days. It’s not you. I took 4 months and a $40–45K pay cut … more

What's with companies keeping up applications to advertise that they're hiring when they aren't? Starbucks is one of the ones that come to mind as being the most vastly known to do this, b… more

It has been a long time since I last looked for a job. I’ve been actively searching for the past three months and am used to most resumes getting no response. But this was different. I got an email sa… more

I’ve spent a lot of money getting my Certified Professional Coding Certification for medical coding but I’ve yet to even get an interview. Most of these entry level positions/companies want years of e… more

I once spoke to a candidate who checked every box on paper, but in the interview, their answers were all over the place. You could tell they knew their work, but they hadn’t practiced telling their story. T… more

I recently applied for a role I’m genuinely interested in. The hiring manager’s name was included in the ad, so I found her on LinkedIn and sent a connection request, which she accepted. I’m new to th… more

How do you handle an interviewer telling you that you’re overqualified for the job? Of course I’m overqualified, but I’m desperate and I’m not having any luck with jobs that I’m qualified for. I under… more

I’ve found that having a small, predictable schedule before and after school hours works much better than constantly chasing random gigs. It leaves enough time for a primary job while still bringing i… more

Given how creatives are mired in years-long searches to find a role (no thanks to ATS), what are people pivoting to in order to stay connected to somewhat creative work, earn their living and leverage… more

I don’t get it. People in job searches 1-2 years and LONGER. Is this what creatives are commonly experiencing? I used to think this must be due to some people not having the skills and talent. But I h… more

Is anyone else dealing with ageism? I just turned 57 and am fully capable of doing the work, but I'm getting zero traction. I have great skills and decades of experience, but no one gives me the t… more

P. 1 The Resume Harvest

My career represents thousands of hours of meticulous preparation, an advanced degree, and a rigorous teaching license. Yet, to agencies in places like Thailand and Qatar, my id… more

I remember working on a role where we had a strong candidate early on, but the process dragged. More interviews, more opinions, more delays. By the time we were ready, the candidate had already accept… more

Hi Everyone! I'm posting this because my Dad is having trouble finding a job after being laid off and it's starting to effect him greatly. Granted, I know there are a lot of people in this sit… more

Why is it sometimes you know your perfect for a job position and still get passed up??

Growth without trust is rented.
You can manufacture attention.
You cannot manufacture long-term credibility.
In every market cycle, trust compounds more slowly than hype — but survives longer.

I used to get so nervous before interviews that I’d throw up, so I started practicing with friends and family through mock interviews to build confidence and reduce anxiety. Over time, I realized many… more

I am wondering if anyone has advice on unconventional entry into consultancy. I have 7+ years of management, transformation and humanitarian work behind my belt. While I have strong transferable skill… more

Is it worth re-applying to a company that previously rejected you, or is it a waste of time? I found a new open role at a company that turned me down last year. Should I try again?

Have you applied to any jobs that were a real stretch? Sometimes I feel like I need a big change, but I don’t know what else I could do. Where could I go with an engineering and project management bac… more

For those in the game industry, if most of your professional work is under NDA or private and you're just starting to build a public portfolio, do you think you'd still have a shot at a studio… more

The best operators I know are becoming more skeptical of “speed.” Fast decisions are useful. Fast reactions are expensive.
There’s a difference between moving quickly and being emotionally over-responsive to… more

I can officially say, I have received a job offer today!!! got a verbal confirmation on Tuesday and i got the email today!! don't give up that job search guys, something amazing will be coming you… more

I hate my job and the people I work with, so I am looking for a new job. Well I had an interview this morning, and I froze. I haven't had to do an interview in a while AND I FROZE omg. I hope I ge… more

Hiring is slow, but talent is everywhere. To everyone currently in the 'rejection' cycle: it only takes one 'Yes' to change everything. Drop a '🚀' if you’re still pushing, and… more

When I was working with a team and training newer recruiters, one thing kept coming up. They were hesitant to follow up with candidates or managers. They didn’t want to seem pushy. But the truth is, m… more

How many hours a day are y'all spending on applications? I treat my job search like a full-time job, but I still feel like I’m behind. Are others feeling this same level of pressure or do I need t… more

Early in my Career, Just experienced my first layoff in Oct of 2025, its been 7 months now and no offers.

Ive had a handful of interviews, none landed.

How do folks that have gone through this before land the… more

I remember organizing my first job fair and expecting a flood of “perfect” candidates. Instead, I met a lot of people who had strong potential but didn’t know how to talk about it. That changed how I … more

Was let go from my previous role late last month. Interviewed with another company while I was working, got turned down. That same company offered me a position they had just open up yesterday! Meanwh… more

Why do companies insist on work samples but never confirm if they were viewed? I just got a rejection notice within 15 minutes of uploading a project I spent 16 hours on. It was such a waste of time a… more

I have seen a couple of jobs that looked good but then realized they were with religious organizations that are not something I agree with. Would you apply to a job with an employer whose values don’t… more

Early in my career, I used to focus heavily on getting as many candidates in front of hiring managers as possible. I thought volume was the win. Over time, I realized one well-aligned candidate is worth mor… more