Just feeling lost

[ClemLikeFlem]

I lost my job at the start of the pandemic, and have been applying for jobs on and off for the past four months (due to available jobs/my skill set/etc). I have had 4 interviews in the last two weeks and have been rejected by all of them. I just went to send off yet another application form and had a panic attack because it’s another job that I’m probably not going to get and what if I don’t get anything else?
I have another interview tomorrow and the thought of it makes me sick as I know I will be thinking the whole time ‘you’re not going to get this’. I have nobody around me who actually listens to my fears of not finding anything, they just brush it off and offer sympathy when another rejection comes through.
I just feel helpless and alone and like I’m not going to get anything. I’m drowning.

 

[Riggs]

Sorry to hear you lost your job, however there is going to be so many people in the same position and so many people applying for those same jobs. Its not a problem with you and they probably arent rejecting your skill set, they have probably been swamped by applicants and only so many jobs to go around. A local business near my place was hiring for 2 positions and they recieved over 3000 applications so the success rate of people applying for that position was like winning the lottery no matter how skilled they were. Just down to luck of the draw in some cases. You will get another job in time but its a really tough time for everyone at the moment and unprecedented worldwide circumstances unfortunately, keep your chin up and dont let that put you off applying. You can never win a race that you dont start.

 

[BettyCrocker]

Hi,
I have been on the panel interviewing people before so here’s some Interview tips:

read the job description and read over your own application and make sure you can confidently talk about why you are suitable for the role - give examples to back up what you are claiming.

listen to the question you are being asked and pause to consider your response. Don’t just blurt out something or feel like you have to rush your answer.

do a bit of research into the job before hand and look into the company so you aren’t going in to the interview completely blind.

ask questions!!!! Show a genuine interest in the job/company and ask questions.

relax and take a deep breath - nerves are probably what’s holding you back here so just take it down a level and don’t put so much pressure on yourself. Treat it more like it’s you that is interviewing them.

Good luck x

 

[Skydotcom]

Also, check out glassdoor for previous interview questions.

It is truly a soul-destroying process. But it won't be forever. You will get there. Even if you have to keep practicing with interviews. Take heart in that you are getting interviews - that is the real hard part - and the rest is truly just practice.

 

[Nosynosynosy]

I always go in with the attitude that I’m interviewing them as well.. is it somewhere you want to spend the majority of your waking hours? I know with times being tough you might not have the luxury of being picky, but I find it puts me on an even keel with the interviewer which does wonders confidence wise.

I’m also a big advocate that what is for you will happen. So if you don’t get this one, it wasn’t meant to be. You’ll get the job you do for a reason. Good luck!

 

[mermaidexoxo]

Sending love to you, it’s an awful time at the moment.
Never give up. See all interviews (even if it’s a rejection) as a positive. It’s all practice for the next interview. Don’t beat yourself up about it, there will be 100s of people applying for these jobs at the moment. To even get an interview is a real positive, so well done you
Maybe get a friend, ex colleague or family member to proof read and cross check your CV/application before sending it off. Im a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and the right opportunity is out there for you! You will get something. Best of luck X

 

[SilentSue]

I lost my job at the start of the pandemic, and have been applying for jobs on and off for the past four months (due to available jobs/my skill set/etc). I have had 4 interviews in the last two weeks and have been rejected by all of them. I just went to send off yet another application form and had a panic attack because it’s another job that I’m probably not going to get and what if I don’t get anything else?
I have another interview tomorrow and the thought of it makes me sick as I know I will be thinking the whole time ‘you’re not going to get this’. I have nobody around me who actually listens to my fears of not finding anything, they just brush it off and offer sympathy when another rejection comes through.
I just feel helpless and alone and like I’m not going to get anything. I’m drowning.

How are you feeling now? Hope you're ok.