Really down in the dumps

preciousb

Hey all

I am just asking anyone if there is any advice on how to keep motivated after too many rejections from job applications

I am a recent graduate with some good experience and apply for about 20 jobs a week but cant even land an interview anywhere. I dont know whether it is the degree classification i got which was a 2:2 or maybe something i am doing incorrectly or just maybe bad luck.

I applied for many retail xmas jobs to tie me over, all to be rejected, some saying i was very close. I cant even apply for some jobs that i would like to do as i am on a debt management plan and i believe they do a credit check.

My CV has been checked and i do adapt it each time i apply for a specific job. Ive been told that the cv is extremely good and that its just difficult to get a job. I am just running out of motivation to keep applying. I even applied at KFC only to be told that there are no roles available. I am on JSA at the moment (4th Week) and i really dont like to sponge of the government. I want to work so desperately. Anyone got any tips on how to keep the spirit up?


Many Thanks

glossyhair

Take heart that you are not the only one in this position!

All I can say is do your best not to take the rejections personally . . . I know that is easier said than done sometimes, but it helps.

Have you made contact with your local Chamber of Commerce? My local one has been really helpful in numerous ways and there are many networking opportunities.

The other really thing is to make sure you take of yourself. Stay in touch with friends and family and allow yourself a break from time to time.

Exercise really helps me work off the stress and frustration and keeps me fit at the same time. Dance classes are great as they keep your mind occupied as well as your body and you meet all kinds of new people!!! Lots of local leisure centres etc are fairly cheap and many offer discounts to the unemployed.

Stay with it and the very best of luck to you :cool:

achan

preciousb wrote: »

I cant even apply for some jobs that i would like to do as i am on a debt management plan and i believe they do a credit check.

Do potential employers really do credit checks? Was not aware of this at all.

I'd definitely agree with glossyhair though: support of friends and family as well as plenty of exercise. Was in a similar situation not long ago. Mind me asking what your degree is/what kind of jobs you are targeting? Also, if you're not getting anything back so far from your job hunt - perhaps assess and try a different tactic?

glossyhair

achan wrote: »

Do potential employers really do credit checks? Was not aware of this at all.

Employers in some industries do credit check potential staff and continue to do so regularly after employment. I think they have to be transparent that this happens though. I know of someone who works in an area of banking where this seems to be standard practice.

preciousb

achan wrote: »

Do potential employers really do credit checks? Was not aware of this at all.

I'd definitely agree with glossyhair though: support of friends and family as well as plenty of exercise. Was in a similar situation not long ago. Mind me asking what your degree is/what kind of jobs you are targeting? Also, if you're not getting anything back so far from your job hunt - perhaps assess and try a different tactic?

I did a degree in Business Management, although i am applying for various roles both degree related and unrelated.

Emmzi

preciousb,

when you aren't working you wonder if anything you do is worthwhile, whats the point, etc

voluntary work alleviates these concerns as you are contributing to something worthwhile.

it's also great for examples for cvs and interviews

kingfisherblue

My daughter is 18 and her only work is with a nursing agency. She has been trying for months to get something else, but with no success. She is studying with the OU and does voluntary work; she also has good references.

It is disheartening, but you have to keep going. There are places such as Starting Point and Working Links which may be able to help, altohugh at WL I think you have to attend their courses. They often have information on jobs that haven't been advertised though, so it might be worth a try. My daughter is thinking of trying SP or WL in the new year, as she isn't working enough hours for the agency (but she loves what she does).

If you sign up for an agency, you can work up to 15 hours a week, althoguh your JSA is obviously reduced. It might be worth considering.

Good luck x