Looking for jobs can be tough, but just know that you are NOT alone! You’ve stayed strong through this process and I hope you can stay strong just a little longer. When you’re upset take a few deep breaths. When things seem hopeless do something that brings you up. Read a book that you never had the chance to finish, teach yourself something new, or enjoy a meal with a friend (even if it’s a peanut butter and jelly sandwich). Please take a few minutes and share what has kept you going and motivated. There are those out there in the community ready to give up, and they really need your help.
I've had 5 job interviews last week. Today I got rejected from two. One in particular, I was incredibly excited for. It took every ounce of my strength not to cry when I read the rejection letter. So what did I do? I went and got a cookie with a friend. I signed up to volunteer at a local animal shelter (because puppies could cheer ANY one up right?). I started my prep for the 6th interview I have coming up. I reflected and realized that the world will try to beat you down and give you reasons to give up.
Don't.
Eat a cookie and keep on going!
You came out of the interview feeling confident and pretty convinced the job was yours. They loved you and you loved them, things could not have gone better...or so you thought! A week later you are sad to find out that they are not going to hire you (wait, WHAT?!)
Check out these 5 common reasons why you may not have gotten the job, and how to prevent them from occurring before the next interview!
1. Your Online Presence Did You In. Make sure to check out your social media pages and turn them to private. Also delete any content that may not be “job friendly” including pictures and posts.
2. You May Have Sounded Too Rehearsed. Repeating rehearsed answers can make it sound like you’re simply going through the motions. Make sure to show your personality! Draw from past experiences, speak from the heart about your values as they relate to the company’s mission, and don’t sound robotic or generic. Avoid phases like "I am a had worker" and replace them with "I believe I am a great fit with this company because..."
3. You Came Off As Arrogant. You of course want to appear confident during your interview, but also be humble, remember no one likes a show off.
4. You Didn’t Sound Professional. Interviewers want to see how you can represent their brand/company voice to their clients/customers; so take your time speaking clearly and concisely, without the “likes” and “ummms” which sometimes can happen. When in doubt, practice first!
5. Your Personalities Clashed. It’s ok, it happens. You can't always fit perfectly into every single job. Just make sure not to pretend you’re someone you are not, because if your personality clashes with the company’s culture it's better to find out right away than months later.
Keep looking and stay strong Jobcasers!! You've got this!
Yesterday, I missed who I use to be. I missed the girl who had something to be proud of when I had a job and a life. I missed the girl who was genuinely happy in her own skin. I missed the girl who would look in the mirror and not see every flaw. I missed the girl who didn’t let the negative words of others bother her or feared rejection. I was tough, I was strong, I really missed who I was. TOMORROW I have a job interview and I am proud, happy, and confident once more. Even having a small glimmer of hope is enough to keep us going. Don’t lose yourself friends. Up until yesterday, I did. I forgot how awesome I am. I am not perfect, but when I want to be I can be really great at the things I do. Don’t forget who you are, where you come from, and ALWAYS look to where you are going.
I just wanted to leave some positivity and let people know that it's hard being an adult, and many applying for jobs, doing phone and in-person interviews, never getting any responses, just remember the beauty is in the effort. All you can do is apply and let things happen from there. We are all trying hard to get ahead in life. It's not easy but as long as you have support, the efforts make it tolerable (sometimes) to deal with.
I have been reading a few of these post about job lose as well as frustration from not being able to get a job ......I hope this helps someone .....everyone please just stay positive and strong in your job searches in searching for jobs I have found it best to look for jobs that play to my strengths and jobs that I feel have potential for growth either within the company or at larger company and always look for companies that are willing to train to build up not just hire to fill a seat and don't be afraid to ask questions keep in mind in a career search your interviewing them while they are interviewing you .......yes I/ you will have hard days but things will get better there is a job out there for everyone just stay positive and keep trying .....good luck everyone and I hope this helps someone
Hello JobCase my name is D'Andre Lewis I been a member for a year and some months on this website. Through each and every post that I have read from every invidual on here, My eye's have been open to amazing facts and experiences. It's tough losing a job knowing you have a family to feed and people counting on you. But through every hardship I have came across, Thy Lord has worked each problem out for me in ways human man could not possibly do. When problems come in our life, they are not to punish us but to make us stronger for those who believe in Christ Jesus. I'm not here to preach, but I have to let every ear know that the Lord has a plan for each person no matter if you believe in him or not. The Lord want put anymore on you that you can't bare, the bottom line to all this is. When it seems like your life is in the slumps and in darkness, the Lord is preparing a new open door for you, hope in what you can't see and watch the blessings pour like rain. God bless Thank You JobCase.
Wow, I was receiving messages from "Job Case" and I originally thought this was a company hiring people! I must say I am familiar with some of the fake jobs if I may say, and recruiters that were a total waste of time. I found in today's job market it's very fierce and you can sometimes find yourself on the chopping block. I know that there are recruiters out there that have gave my name & resume a drag through the mud! "WHY" because they can. But then, there's the fact that we do sometimes became desperate to work that we don't take the time to recognize what's truly worth the time, hump, and pay. Desperation majority of the TIME adds to the stress of being desperate. If you know that you left a job in a bad way expect turmoil from that company 1% chance of not being (BB). From my personal experience and facts there has been times when I'm preparing to go on a interview and get a call where they have changed their minds, and won't provide you with a reason why. But know it may be because there's a red flag by your name to recruiters saying (HR) high risk, and not human resource (potential. There maybe the issue of having a criminal record, bad credit, or too many parking tickets. There's even the political view of things (Lawsuits) yeah if you're suing the government or any part of it. Leave out applying for a job anytime soon. This would normally piss them off to where they might want to ruin your life. Remember I said facts I'm not here for assumptions & allegations with accusations. There are many things you can do around this! Work around it! Change your accounts every month, passwords too! Change your resume every month. There are different ways you can re-introduce your self. Change your contact numbers for employers. Use a different address when applying for job, not just any address but where you can be reached. It's real especially if you're suffering these facts for a 6-12 months duration. Success is not easy and our burdens are our greatest allies (Destiny) Go get it! Fight Back & stop complaining it only ignites the enemy in your suffering & struggles. Get-up every day and do something productive towards your future just don't complain because it gives joy to the opposition of your wants & needs. Now, let me leave you with this: if and when a job comes through to you and you have to travel 1st make sure it's not a waste of your time, 2nd don't waste their time even if they are getting most of the commission, and last doing something out of desperation is only going to make you quite faster than you got hired! Big eye opener here "LOOK" for job fairs they're not a waste of time as they don't have time to waste. Their looking for good people. Know when to apply yourself. If you know something is hindering you, take care of your distractions first. Be ready to apply yourself fulltime at whatever it is you're going after, if you don't the next person will. Make sacrifices nothing is free. Never pay to get hired NEVER! If you live by faith pray for that job!!!! If you're looking to "Job Hop" you're not ready take some more time to think things through! Things you don't do in the job hunt: don't complain, don't get distracted, and don't ever talk bad about any company, bitterness does not get us hired! Apply to 1000 jobs, 40 will reply, 10 will be interested, 3 will lead to interviews, 1 will take you through hell to hire you, and then they won't! What does this means: quit, no hit it again, but this time hit it (HARDER). The world needs, never give up type of people! Not people that's going to complain. Make an offering in the form of your complaints & give them to a HIGHER POWER! It's that 1job out there that the opposition doesn't want you to have & their going to do everything in their power to keep you from getting even close to it! Humble yourself, ask yourself what are you doing wrong, or even who can be (BBing) me? IT DOESN'T MATTER! LITERALLY! Re-Introduce yourself to the world & go get it! NEVER GIVE -UP or THEY WIN!
Something is happening!!!!!!!! Suddenly after 8 months, of nothing?? my phone is ringing I am getting calls and emails from real employers needing real employees!
Eveyonre, please just keep trying. I get up & check my email everyday.....each link leads to a different job search or search engine. I make sure each job search engine I'm using (whether it's for 1 job application or others), I always create an account & upload my resume (my current resume). After doing so, I receive numerous emails, phone calls, and texts. Once, I begin to speak with potential employers, I simply get an appointment date for an interview!!! It may become tiresome, but trust, this method works. I've haven't been unemployed in years!!!! I just found a career change, and an awesome opportunity, just by putting my resume online and checking my email on the daily for updates!!! {Honestly, all it takes is time....about an hour or so, at least!!! But please just keep browsing through the different job search websites}. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!