Feedback on Job Search Activity (employment, job application, interviews, application)

[chestermom]

I am having a really hard time with been unemployed. I lost my job last Fall and have never been out of work since I was 16 years old. Financial, I am ok, which I realize is a HUGH blessing.

Would you consider this a good amount of activity in response to my job application submission?

In response to 15 applications submitted between May and June.
So far in June:

3 in-person interviews
1 phone interview, invited for in person but could not meet salary requirements.
1 phone screen, then a 2nd phone screen for a major Fortune 10 company.

Nothing pending right now, which is the worst feeling of hopelessness.

I just want this to end and I think the unknown of it never ending is really getting to me.

[sfcitygirl84]

Originally Posted by chestermom

I am having a really hard time with been unemployed. I lost my job last Fall and have never been out of work since I was 16 years old. Financial, I am ok, which I realize is a HUGH blessing.

Would you consider this a good amount of activity in response to my job application submission?

In response to 15 applications submitted between May and June.
So far in June:

3 in-person interviews
1 phone interview, invited for in person but could not meet salary requirements.
1 phone screen, then a 2nd phone screen for a major Fortune 10 company.

Nothing pending right now, which is the worst feeling of hopelessness.

I just want this to end and I think the unknown of it never ending is really getting to me.

Losing a job is difficult. I've been there. A lot of us have. But, the fact that you've been working nonstop since a young age shows that you are determined, driven and will find a job in no time. You have the right attitude which is great.

I know it's hard to find a job, especially nowadays, with a shortage of jobs and influx of unemployed people willing to work for cheap. And it's easy to feel down and depressed when you have no leads

But....

The fact that you are having call backs is a good thing. You are competing with hundreds of people for the same job. It's a big deal that companies pick out your resume from a pool of candidates.

Even though there's nothing pending right now, dont stop trying.

Try to stay positive. When I catch myself feeling down, I take a deep breath and go out for a walk.

Be thankful that you are financially okay. Most of us arent in that position.
Goodluck!

[chestermom]

Thank you some much for the encouraging words, I really appreciate them.

Unemployment just sucks, the grind is so emotionally tasking, up and down, hope and rejection.

I wish you all the best in your job search....there is something out there for us..

[jaypee]

Obviously, it depends on the types of positions you are looking for and the jobs availability in your region but ... 33% hit rate seems pretty damn good.

[chestermom]

These interviews were all for $70K to $90K jobs, full benefits. I have been out of work since Nov so I hope the end is coming soon. I never want to go through the again so I want the right job, a good fit for them and me.