Job hunting so hard right now!

Sharon87

I had an interview last friday for a shop job whilst I'm trying to get a tv job, and so I can get driving lessons to improve my chances of getting a tv job, but he was afraid I'd leave as soon as I get a better job (he saw my degree). I tried convincing him I wasn't looking for tv jobs at the minute, but he didn't call back!

Overqualified for shop work, under experienced for TV. I actually got a phone call today about a job, but because I couldn't drive, I couldn't do the job

DCFC79

Im looking for another job, been looking since september last year, ive had 2 interviews where i thought i had it in the bag then i get gazumped and trying to ask why i was gazumped is like getting blood from a stone, at times i cant believe that theres other people who are applying for the same jobs as me, must be at least 50/70 forms ive filled in and jobs applied for on jobsite, reed, fish4 and total jobs, it does get annoying when you dont get called for an interview(yes i know they cant interview everyone), i even thought id given myself a plus point by being prepared to travel about an hour and 20 mins to travel to work by car,

DCFC79

Sharon87 wrote: »

I had an interview last friday for a shop job whilst I'm trying to get a tv job, and so I can get driving lessons to improve my chances of getting a tv job, but he was afraid I'd leave as soon as I get a better job (he saw my degree). I tried convincing him I wasn't looking for tv jobs at the minute, but he didn't call back!

Overqualified for shop work, under experienced for TV. I actually got a phone call today about a job, but because I couldn't drive, I couldn't do the job

why dont you dont mention any reference to your degree, just a thought

Sharon87

DCFC79 wrote: »

why dont you dont mention any reference to your degree, just a thought

I might just do that. I just think it's stupid when you have to hide your qualifications to get a job :rolleyes:

babs2008

HelpMePls wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to start a thread to say how hard it is to find a job right now and to let those in a similar situation know that they are not alone.

I have been redundant since Nov 2008, and since then I must have applied for about 100 jobs, and had about 8 interviews.

Nothing is coming through for me.

I had something I was sure I would get and today I got a call saying "I thought you were wonderful and exactly what I was looking for, but my partner thought that the lady who came in last week had a bit more experience than you and would therefore take less time to train". Great. It wasn't even a job that I wanted, long hours, less money, but I needed it none the less. :mad:

It's so hard to know where to turn right now.

Yesterday I met with a photographer, the first step in me opening my own business offering admin and secretarial support from home, and the meeting went amazingly well. But whilst it is my first client, and a very good one at that, it's not a full time wage and will be comission only.

I just get fed up with applying because I feel that everyone will knock me back! So so hard for all us jobseekers right now - less jobs, more amazing candidiates!

Good luck to you all! :beer:

xx

Hi,

I'm sort of in the same boat. I finished uni in October, and ever since I've been unemployed. I've applied for plenty and had a few interviews, but I never get the job.

I just found out that I didn't get a job I was interviewed for yesterday and it's starting to get a bit depressing.

I can't wait to get back into work but it's so hard.

All we can do at the moment is stick in there. At least there are responses from companies offering interviews so it's not a complete lost cause.

x

Tarry

I wish you all the best of luck Apply for anything that you can do

livelyred

Yes i think you have done well also keep up with it you will be sucessful in the end,i have just been offered a post in my NHS Hospital i was so glad i got it as i have wanted to get bck into the NHS for years since working in the NHS back in 1990,i was shortlisted out off 79 applications and i was the one they chose as i have alot of experience in Health care,i hope to be here for many yrs now think i will be safe working for the NHS.GoodLuck

DCFC79

Sharon87 wrote: »

I might just do that. I just think it's stupid when you have to hide your qualifications to get a job :rolleyes:

i do agree its silly but if it means getting a job as opposed to not getting a job then its worth it,

louisa1

Im glad Im not the only one struggling *group hug*

Silencio_2

You got made redundant at a really poor time. Gutted for ya.

Jobhunting is dry around that time as it is... But don't give up. Upload your CV on jobsites and maybe people will get in touch?