Feeling this. Had some great interviews last month with positive feedback only to still get rejected in the end 😓 I know I’m not alone in this frustration, I’ve been speaking to so many job seekers looking for an opportunity. Seems like companies aren’t willing to give us a chance to show what we can do. Would love to know how I can make myself more marketable.

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I've literally never had a job search that has lasted this long. They keep saying they've added so many jobs this year but I can't figure out why it is so hard to get interviewed or hired anywhere. In my 16 year career, I've never struggled so much to find work, and I have more experience than ever. Something's gotta give eventually right?

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Right! I spent 5 months doing applications and going to interviews and never heard back. Finally found work at a new Michaels, starting on the 22nd. Hang in there!

I definitely feel this. Got all the way to an interview with the CRO who kept saying “you’ll be doing this” “we see you as a good fit” to get ghosted

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Yep. Ghosting is the thing now. Same keeps happening to me

To some degree there is only so much you can do right now. It’s just hard and unfortunately getting ghosted seems a part of the process now. I’ve been trying to make sure my resume is looking good and looking through the job scan tools, but they don’t really tell me much I couldn’t already guess on my own.

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And do you want to know why you’ve had so many interviews but no job offers? AI.

Software, with effed-up algorithms imbedded in it, daily is booting out thousands of really good hard workers who are looking for gainful employment, all because they don’t have certain keywords or phrases on their applications or resumes. Unfortunately, I’ve also experienced this personally. A human set of eyes has not seen many of my applications as a result of having been kicked out.

So, the only thing I know to do about this is search for talent acquisition specialists / recruiters within the potential employers’ organizations I’ve been applying to each day, along with notes letting them know I want to ensure if my applications are not being missed. 

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Happened to me & went through so many interviews. One employer had me go through 3 interviews & at the end not get me. Finally had an interview over the phone & being honest didnt give it my best & I got the call a few days later that I got the job🤣🤣

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Going thru the same situation.
I'm applying for positions that I have gels successfully, only to be rejected.

And the STAR interview method us not always indicative of one's abilities.

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Looking part-time to full time

Many times, they have a specific person or type of person they know they are hiring but have to go through the motions. Having a reference, contact or previous manager/co-worker to refer you is key…my recruiter told me that the hiring manager wanted a man for the position I was interviewing for…

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Been searching for work for about 2 months now, and I can’t tell what companies are looking for anymore. I have 2+ years as an AE full cycle. And I get rejected left and right. My resume is up to date, I’m applying non stop, what else can I do?

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Hey Guys,
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From last 40-50 day's; I get call from HR ...
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Will i get interviewed @accenture or not....

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