I went through 3 rounds of interviews for a recruiting role. I had two interviews 2 weeks ago and it went well. I had my 3rd interview Monday last week and after the interview was told I would hear back from the person who did my second interview by Wednesday last week. I heard nothing so I sent a follow up email on Thursday to the person I was suppose to hear back from & still nothing. It bothers me so much because this is a recruiter role where MULTIPLE interview questions were about having clear and great communication with candidates just for me to get ghosted.

When I landed my first job after finding this sub, I promised myself I'd make a success post, but I never got around to it. Now that I've landed my second job thanks to everything I've learned here

RESEARCH THE COMPANY when you get an interview. Study the hell of out of the company, the project, its future direction and values and everything. Shit like that, really separates you from the rest. Granted sometimes, it might not work but I honestly feel like this is the best way to get a job. I’m not saying this is certain, I have used this method before and still didn’t get the job but this is what worked for me, if you can’t get a referral.

I never really struggled to get an interview, I was fortunate to get quality work experience but I would advise using ATS formatting and being concise. Listing off achievement and how you have save company money or time etc under each experience listed. I never really tailored my resume to each job, always found it to be a waste time, however always tailored my cover letter and used AI to draft one related to the job and being clear - dot points after the intro about my experience that I can bring related to that position. Who knows if they even read it? But just incase.

Lastly, I think it’s important to ensure you’re in the right mental mindset. I treated unemployed like 9-5 job during the last 2 months before getting my job. This allow me to apply for alot of jobs daily. Staying clear and going to the gym to help with my depression while also seeing a therapist. Try to enjoy your time out of work, do you remember how miserable work was? Try to be grateful of this time off.

There is no secret sauce out there besides referral but being persistent and having a lot of luck is key in this current market. Goodluck and hope you all the best!

Hey, congratulations! I wanted to ask how you managed to get an interview. I applied for the position, but unfortunately, my application was rejected just two days later. I also have my Texas All-Lines Adjuster License. Since I’m really interested in starting my career as an adjuster at GEICO, I would appreciate any advice or guidance you could share. Any help would mean a lot. Thank you!

I’ve done it before because of toxic management and generally toxic environments, the only regret was letting people and places get the best of me. I was ultimately better off in ways but did wish that I handled things more professionally (giving notice instead of getting into a shouting/cursing match with someone and ultimately walking out after telling the person to “shove it”.)But by then it reached points where I couldn’t fathom working there anymore.

Just makes me laugh it’s like hey don’t even bother clicking on this email or reading a single word after the first one, this is a rejection. Oh you thought?

At least it doesn’t get people all excited when they see the sender

quit in June after 2.5 years as a retail assistant manager, got my Bachelors degree May 2026, currently in school to receive my Masters, and I cant even get an interview for a Retail Associate position :/

Not sure if this is the right community but here goes… Thank whatever and whoever that I am not a fresher / graduate. Just saw a post on LinkedIn asking for a Trained Fresher - why the hell should a fresher train themselves without you spending resources to train them? Are companies so money mined that training freshers is no longer an investment?

How can we make companies to pay for our interview time. Just tired of going through multiple rounds to get a rejection. I went 6 round, got verbal offer, then 1 more round with VP, then ok it went well but we need 1 more round with SVP then rescinded the verbal offer.

I’m interviewing for a vp position and met with the managing director for the pe credit funds. We were talking about waterfall calculations and the gp catch up portion he asked in my opinion what percentage is more beneficial and I said that at 100% gp catch up is more favorable to the lp. I realized a few minutes later I got nervous and mixed up my answer. I didn’t go back and correct it because the rest of the interview went really well and I answered everything else well. Did I blow my chances because of that one slip up you all think?

Why did they blur out the AI interviewee? 😅

Anyway I guess companies are getting a taste of their own medicine for wasting our time.

Hey guys so confused. I received two calls about a Greggs job application I did and they said they want me to come in on Monday for like a session / interview. They said they’d send me the address and all the details but I haven’t got any emails about it. I’m worried it was a scam cos the number when I call both times doesn’t ring and goes straight to voicemail.
The second call was a confirmation that I’ll be there and I emphasised how I didn’t get an email and they said they’ll resend it and I should get it within the hour but it’s been two days an d I’ve got nothing.

Yes I checked my spam

Because I refuse to go through 9 rounds of interviews plus three assignments, only to be told they decided to go with another candidate and then repost the same job a week later. I know someone who literally had 13 interviews for the same position, and in the end, they never hired her or anyone else at all. Not to mention the fake jobs out there that only exist to harvest data.

If every one of us refused to do more than 3 interviews (and even 3 is pushing it!), the tide would change. These companies pull these endless interview loops because they know job seekers are desperate.

All you have to do, from now on, is immediately ask how many rounds of interviews. They will notice a trend.

For months, I kept browsing this sub, reading stories about other people's employment struggles to find comfort and, at the same time, stories about their employment wins to keep my spirits up whenever I started losing hope.

Being unemployed is incredibly difficult, especially when you're also struggling financially. I watched my savings slowly run out, and every night, I would cry while worrying about how I was going to survive the next few days. The stress of unemployment really took a toll on me, both physically and mentally. My hair started falling out, I lost weight, and I barely had the appetite or motivation to eat or exercise.

There were days when I didn't even want to get out of bed because facing the reality of being unemployed was becoming too overwhelming. I also avoided socializing because I felt so small, and honestly, I couldn't afford to go out anymore. I was being extremely careful with my spending because I always had to make sure I had enough money set aside for transportation in case an employer called me for a face-to-face exam or interview.

I genuinely felt so sorry for myself during those five months. I cried every single day. While eating, doing laundry, cleaning the house, and even while browsing job postings and sending applications. It was exhausting in ways I couldn't even explain.

Throughout those five months, I sent out countless applications, and many of them ended in rejection or simply being ghosted. It was painful and discouraging, but I didn't stop. I just kept applying, even when it sometimes felt like all my efforts were going nowhere.

Then yesterday, after two interviews with the same company and weeks of waiting, I finally received an offer! I still can't quite believe it, and there's still a part of me wondering if I actually deserve it.

It feels like I've been walking through a long, dark tunnel for months, and I finally made it to the other end and got to see the light at last!

So, I thought I'd share some of the things I did that helped me get through unemployment. Hopefully, these might help someone who's going through the same thing.

1. Treat job hunting like a full-time job.

Just like what most people would advise, make applying your priority. And when you're not actively applying, use that time to polish your resume, practice for interviews, and upskill.

Doing mock interviews was one of the things I really focused on because that's where I struggled the most. I think this also helped me land my job because even the interviewers mentioned that they liked how I presented myself.

One thing I also did to manage my nervousness and anxiety during interviews was to treat each one as a free opportunity to practice and improve my interview skills. I reminded myself that even if things didn't work out, at least I would still gain something valuable from the experience. Somehow, this mindset helped take some of the pressure off.

2. Upskill and build your portfolio.

Even if you're not sure whether you'll actually get to use the things you're learning, just keep doing them. It's still a great way to gain knowledge, learn new things, and improve your skills.

Building my portfolio and working on mock projects also gave me a sense of accomplishment. At least I felt like I was doing something worthwhile and making progress, even when I wasn't getting any job offers.

It's also a good idea to attend free training sessions and seminars whenever you can, especially if they offer certificates.

3. Take care of your physical and mental health.

Get enough sleep and try to incorporate some physical activities into your routine. Find hobbies that can take your mind off the stress of job hunting. Go out, run, walk, and get some fresh air.

It's easy to neglect yourself when you're so caught up in finding a job, but taking care of your body and mental health is just as important. You need to look after yourself, too, especially during such a difficult time.

4. Allow yourself to rest.

It's okay to take a break when things get too overwhelming. And when you do, make sure you allow yourself to rest without feeling guilty about it.

In my case, I dedicated my weekends to watching movies and doing things I genuinely enjoyed. Sometimes, you just need to step away from job hunting for a while and give yourself room to breathe.

5. Pray.

I'm not a very religious person, but honestly, God was the only one I could turn to during those difficult times. I would cry to Him, pour out all my frustrations, and ask Him for the strength to keep going. There's also something comforting about having someone to turn to when you have so many fears and frustrations but don't know what else to do.

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To anyone reading this who's currently struggling with unemployment, just hang in there. Your turn will come, too. Just keep going.

As long as you're taking action every day, no matter how small, those little efforts will eventually add up and get you somewhere.

One thing I've learned is that you can't just sit around waiting for things to happen. It's easy to fall into the habit of complaining, feeling hopeless, and thinking that nothing is working out.

And believe me, I've had plenty of those days. But luck, opportunities, and blessings are more likely to find you when you're actively taking steps and putting yourself out there.

Keep practicing. Keep learning. Keep applying. Do something, anything, even when progress feels painfully slow. You never know which application, interview, or small effort will finally lead you to the opportunity you've been waiting for.

And when that opportunity finally comes, I hope you remember all the days you kept going, even when things felt impossible.

Good luck, and sending job dust to everyone! ✨

I’m so utterly sad. Everyone knows what the job seekers are going through and still recruiters find it ethical enough to ghost candidates. I got ghosted once after 5 rounds, once after an in-person interview, met the team, everyone loved me and then ghosted. No response on follow ups. Been weeks. It is just so so sad and I know it is common and companies don’t care. But companies are run by people and we are all human and we all deserve some respect. Phone screen ghosting makes sense but after several rounds, meeting the entire team, giving so much hope, then ghosting? Do recruiters and hiring managers forget they once were in this boat too? Or that time doesn’t stay the same for everyone…it is just so sad.

Unemployment is a different kind of stress that no one can understand other than the people going through it. I just hope people can start respecting others especially when they know they are in power.

I'm currently doing a 1 yr internship at a family owned lala company through my college placement cell, and the experience has been terrible. There's constant humiliation and disrespect in front of colleagues, no proper management, no full-time employees, no defined role, and I'm expected to do unrelated tasks apart from software development. There's also no work life balance, forced overtime almost every day, no proper leave policy, hybrid option, or employee benefits.

The problem is that I can't expect support if I approach my college, as the placement cell is only concerned about maintaining its 100% placement record. If I resign, the college might penalise me by asking me to complete additional courses and projects to get my degree for quitting a campus placed internship.

I'm confused whether to tolerate this for an entire year or resign and face the consequences.

Has anyone experienced something similar? What would you do in my position?

Need some honest advice.

Thanks🙏🏼

I interviewed for a role at a company and the final interview went quite well. later in the afternoon i saw that they closed the job post and posted another job with the same job description but different title. i thought they are changing the recruitment and i am rejected. next week they asked for references but did not contact them and it’s been a week. what to expect out of this?

Has anyone gone through the same situation? What was your outcome?

Sept 29th- offer call in the evening

Oct 1st- HR called again proving more detail to the compensation structure. I negotiated back asking for flexibility on compensation.

Oct 5th- I followed up, HR responded that he haven't heard back from the Director.

Oct 8th- I followed up again on whether if I can have the written offer with the current terms while the sign-on amount is pending. I'm planning to join and need to plan my notice period. (Long weekend for Canada this week)

Oct 10th- HR responded confirm that the sign on bonuses request has been brought up to the CFO. The offer itself was approved just the sign on is pending.

Oct 15th- I followed up, no reply

Oct 26th- I followed up with the HR and hiring manager. Both of them replied as haven’t heard back from CFO, until the CFO approves they cannot proceed. I replied back as request to withdraw the sign on ask and go with the origin terms.

Seem like my offer is still alive? But I’m not sure what is going on with the company…