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This has probably been the hardest job search I've ever been through and have not found any secret sauce to getting interviews, but one that keeps me going is this; I’ve started celebrating even when I get rejected. Yes, it sounds strange, considering how disheartening it can be Getting rejected is such a terrible thing to happen (I think I've made it to 7 final round interviews in the past three months, to not get picked with no feedback on how I could improve or they end up going with someone internal) . But you spend so much time prepping for the interviews then doing them, then there's a assignment that you spend 20 plus hours on, then the waiting game. I've adopted a habit of doing a little something for myself, even in the face of rejection, It doesn't have to cost a thing; maybe it's exploring a new hiking spot or trying out a new hobby—anything to appreciate the effort I've put in. The journey is challenging, but finding joy in the process, regardless of the outcome, has become my way of staying resilient and keeping up hope!
TY for sharing 🙂 Hang in there, something has to give.
I feel your pain. Keep pushing! The market is so different now and salaries are so much lower! It’s not you! I was offered a role just before Christmas but the salary was laughable so I rejected it. It’s still live. Some companies just want the cheapest option nowadays.
The “assignment that you spend 20 plus hours on” disturbs me. I thought companies had stopped doing that. It’s free work. They should not be taking advantage of you like that.
Sorry, I’m probably disrupting your zen and positive energy, which I fully applaud.
@Laurie Timms no worries at all! To be honest, I'm having fun with the project so the 20 hours is kind of on me!
Oh good. I’m glad to hear it.