- 0 interviews in 3 months. 4 in the last 30 days. Here's what changed.
Long time lurker. Figured I'd share since this sub kept me sane during the worst stretch. For about 3 months I sent the same resume everywhere. Around 300 applications, zero interviews. A few...
384 points96 comments7 d ago
- I finally got a job!!
It’s finally my turn and it will be yours soon! Coming here to make my I got the job announcement!! It’s been 3 months from my lay off , I’m in the US. It’s been grueling and arduous as many of...
381 points73 comments6 d ago
- After 8 months of unemployment, 312 applications, and countless rejections, I FINALLY GOT A JOB!
I honestly can't believe I'm finally writing this. After 8 months of unemployment, 312 job applications, 27 interviews, and more rejection emails than I can count, I FINALLY GOT A JOB. And not...
232 points50 comments2 d ago
- Recruiters: "I can't find a qualified candidate." - Candidates: "I can't find a job." Why are they both correct?
As a recruiter, I see the distance between these two groups widening daily, with no clear solution in sight. Some thought AI might improve it, but it has made it worse by making both groups less...
200 points245 comments3 d ago
- Employer asking me to resign after the client said the position is no longer available
Just as title I am seriously in a bad position I had interviewed, grabbed the job , paid out my notice period, and joined just to get to know about this after a month That’s distressing to me...
118 points71 comments5 d ago
- Got the job.
(please note, "Success Story" flair chosen with tongue in cheek) I got a job offer in IT after 9 years un-/underemployed. I applied with LinkedIn EasyApply. It wasn't a tailored resume, it was...
109 points17 comments1 d ago
- It finally happened- I received an offer
As the title says it finally happened. After a little over 7 months unemployed i finally received an offer at Samsung with a 5k increase over what I used to make at Amazon. Over these past 7...
90 points14 comments4 d ago
- unemployed no more
just signed my contract today, and turned down another job offer. i’ve been applying to several job for months now. with the year almost coming to an end, i was close to giving up on looking for...
87 points22 comments5 d ago
- Keep your head up…
I’m coming back here to post this because this subreddit helped me from going insane and helped me realize I wasn’t alone when I was out of work. I was laid off from a job that I was good at. I am...
82 points13 comments6 d ago
- Finally Signed an Offer After Being Laid Off in January
Here is my story, and my honest advice on how to get out of that dark hole we all know all too well. And for reference, I am a 24 y/o male with 1 year of professional experience who graduated in...
79 points6 comments4 d ago