I was working for a company for 11 years and was let go due to restructuring (bad economy). That was almost a year ago and I'm still looking for work. I've applied for hundreds of jobs and had a few interviews but no takers. I've taken online classes to improve my qualifications and still nothing. It's extremely frustrating and depressing. The worst part is that I know I'm not the only one struggling to find work.

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I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I can totally relate—job hunting feels like an endless cycle, especially when you’ve already put in the work to improve your skills. It’s tough, and the frustration can be overwhelming. The only advice I have is to keep networking, keep talking to people about what you're looking for and asking for connections and referrals. Something has got to turn up eventually

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It really is a rough time to be looking for work. I've seen business writers refer to what's happening as a white collar recession, and it really can seem that way. I've been hoping things will pick up in the new year. Just keep on the search, persistence is the name of the game.

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Have you checked with your local employment agency? Some may give mock interviews to see where your hit and misses are. Review your resume via Grammarly for things you might not be sure about.

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