I get interviews, they go well, and I get rejected. Starting to feel hopeless.

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I have hope for you. 💕

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I’ve completed 1106 applications since the start of this year and I’m still looking. I’m tired of being the first runner up candidate. It’s exhausting, and then discouraging. I get it. What keeps me motivated is the numbers. Maybe the 2,000th time will be the charm, right?

(V rhetorical)

Message me if ya ever wanna rant 🤙

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Welcome to the suck.

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It’s not you, it’s the state of the world. It’s brands pulling spend. I’m sorry you’re going through this but things are picking up! Keep at it and good luck ❤️

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“The team wound up filling the position internally.”

“The team didn’t get approval on the req.”

I’m sorry, wut!?

Sometimes you legally have to advertise a role to make sure it’s an equal opportunity/fair hiring practices. Other times, why not see who else is out there. But an internal person means less onboarding, interview cost, and ramp up time. And budgets change all the time, which is why open reqs aren’t approved.

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You’ll get there! Don’t lose hope

at least you’re getting interviews 😭

Some thoughts: if you’re rejected, ask the recruiter or HR person if there was anything you could have done better. Sometimes you’ll get nothing back, other times you’ll get constructive criticism which can help. Next, look back on your interview and grade yourself on what you did well and where you stumbled. In one interview, I only had a few questions and they were pretty lame and that’s what sunk me. Finally put your feelings of hopelessness aside and get yourself a new job. You can do it, but to do it you can’t give up.

I’m not even getting interviews! What’s your secret?

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