Can’t Find A Job
I just got rejected from a job I REALLY thought I was going to get. They asked for my references and interviewed me twice and each time went well. I have been unemployed for four months now and had to move back in with my parents. My mother doesn’t want me here, I’m running out of money, and I just keep applying and applying to positions. I don’t understand. Why doesn’t anyone want me? I am applying to jobs that are within my field. I have four years customer service experience and that’s not enough! I have a masters degree and thats not enough! I’m spending all this money on gas to travel for these interviews just to be rejected and I can’t do it anymore but I can’t stop. My mental health is declining, I’m all alone, and I have no one to talk to. I’ve been crying all day because I just don’t know what to do anymore. Why am I not getting jobs? I do everything right on my resume and cover letter, I follow up in emails, I show up to the interviews early and dressed professionally and I’m getting nowhere! I just don’t know what to do anymore and I feel like I’m on the brink of homelessness because I have to step on egg shells around my house. If I do something wrong, my mom will kick me out and then I’m really screwed. I’m just really having a hard time right now.
@drzombienoodles
I get it. I was in the same situation last year. The job market is not a walk in the park right now. I understand that it might be hard to stay strong. Keep fighting, you're going to make it!
Trust me, I was right where you were at 15 years ago. It is tough and depressing. Some suggestions I have to improve your chances:
When applying, make sure to tailer your resume to the job description
Look for contract/temp jobs. This will help you build you build experience.
Go into interviews with confidence. By the time you get into the interview phase, they already know your qualifications. Hiring managers want to understand your personality and see if it works for the company you are interviewing for.