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I just don't know what to do anymore...
I don't know what I'm looking for here, maybe advice, maybe just support. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and have been job searching since I graduated last August. It isn't so much that there are NO jobs for me in my area, I am regularly applying to one or two a week. And I've gotten interviews for most. But almost every time (at least three or four times now) the response after the interview is "we are sooooo impressed with you, you did everything absolutely perfect, we'd love to have you here... BUT we went with someone else". WHAT am I supposed to do with that? After months and months of it its getting so sickening to hear that. Anyway, sorry about the VENT... again not sure really the point of it other than getting it off my chest.
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Re: I just don't know what to do anymore...
I've been going through the same thing interviewing. I get second and even third interviews, but in the end they go with someone else. In some cases I'll get to the second interview and then nothing--not even a courtesy rejection email, let alone phone call. Since August I have averaged two interviews (that is, two separate places to interview for/at), sometimes 3. So I am getting interviews at least, but that doesn't mean much in terms of paying my bills.
It is extremely frustrating, I can relate. Where I live there are also a lot of jobs available. Unfortunately, employers now have so many applicants to cherry pick from that they can just sit and wait it out for ''the best possible candidate''. They are in no rush, and they have plenty of prospects.
Thanks, its good to know I'm not alone in this.
I also have made it to multiple rounds... and sometimes feel that I'm short of banging down doors to get a reply.
Being ignored is about as worse as being told how amazing you are... but not amazing enough I guess...
This. You're not alone. I'm in the same boat although not as long yet. I have no real advice, hang in there.
First, it depends on your field but a lot of these interviews can be formalities and they already have someone in mind for the position, but have to do open interviews. So they might really like you but might not actually be looking to hire through the position.
Depending on how well the interview goes, when you get a rejection like that I would ask them to please keep your resume on file and contact you if a future position opens up. If you can, I would also try to start networking, meet with people in your field for coffee or whatever and ask them for advice on how they got their jobs, what skills they feel are important, what impresses them in an interview. I had a few acquantainces in my field and asked them to coffee, I also got set up on coffee dates by my school's career services. I went into it asking for career advice and secretly hoping someone might know someone who was hiring. These people referred me to other people for coffee dates and so on.
I actually found out about my current job b.c. DH was talking to a client of his about my job search, she had a friend in my field and gave DH his card, I emailed him, we went to lunch together, and two months later someone he knew had a job opening and he strongly recommended me, then called me and told me to apply.
Lastly, I would see if you could do a mock interview with career services, your husband, whoever. DH pretend interviewed me several times and it was very helpful.
This.
OP, honestly, it took my husband 2 1/2 YEARS to get a job after being laid off. I think you have some rose-colored glasses on & perhaps think a little highly of yourself.
Also, you have only applied for 1 or 2 per week!??!?!?! You should be applying for 5 per DAY!