Hi guys, I’ve been unemployed for 6 months and counting and only have had 1 interview so far. I feel defeated and anxious all the time. I am about to run out of savings. I will have to start buying groceries and paying my bills using my credit card. I never thought I would get to this point. What’s up with the job market? I have had multiple resume reviews, LinkedIn reviews, drafted personal cover letters for most applications and that has gotten me only 1 interview. It’s been 2 months and still haven’t heard anything back from the recruiter. I have followed up on it a couple times. Why is it so hard to land interviews in this market? When I look at my baby I feel like a total loser. I can’t even provide for her. What am I good for then? I just wanted to vent and see if I am not alone. Thanks for reading! #layoff #broke
Sounds awful. Have you tried Uber while looking for work.
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Yoe? Market is pretty hot for seniors
What function are you in ? Certain functions like HR (recruiting) have been hit harder than others.
You need to look at jobs that can pay even part-time. Also, have you looked or applied for contract jobs?
Sorry to hear that. It's tough for junior folks <4 YOE from what I see. You aren't alone.
I am in same boat, I am looking for job for last 4months. I have more than 12+year.
same as @ggDx01. I'm ex MSFT and have been looking since Jan 1st. One interview back w/ MSFT but I'm pretty sure a bitter ex-manager torpedoed it. Even thought I'm focusing my resume's, I keep getting rejections b/c they "found a better fit". Yeah, I guess my 20+ yrs in the industry didn't fit what they wanted even though the past 7 have been EXACTLY what their job description called for. I don't understand how the job market is good for seniors. It's looking like once you have "too much" experience, you're not wanted at all.
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That sounds a really difficult situation, especially with a kiddo. Are you already using the benefits available to you? Unemployment insurance, SNAP, any local food charities?