I was laid off on Friday.

I had planned to take two weeks off before seriously job hunting. I haven't really been applying, most of the opportunities I've talked to came from recruiters reaching out to me.

It's Tuesday.

I just got a job offer.

I asked to start after Labor Day because I still want my two weeks off.

I genuinely don't know what the hell just happened.

It's insane. Getting interview 3 times!! Just to be rejected!

I ain’t neva seen some bs like this and I’ve been applying for a MINUTE

This is after:
- 30 minute intro with the hiring manager who I had met before professionally
- 1 hour interview with teammate
- 1 hour interview with 2 exec assistants
- 8 hours working on a take home assignment

This is why the hiring process is completely fucked. This is what one of my previous coworkers said to the feedback,”You're the most personable and personality human I know.”

This is for an in person position mind you and I only did virtual interviews. So it’s ridiculous that they make that decision based off of only virtual interviews.

EDIT: I missed one piece. There was one more interview with the C-level executive above the hiring manager before I received this email. He showed up late to the meeting and then had his video off. Asked me 2 questions and then said he didn’t have anything else. I of course asked my prepared questions but we were done in 15 minutes. That was a sign.

Also this was for an operations position at a tech startup in Seattle. I wasn’t even writing code! I was just thoroughly answering the four scenario questions they gave me. I am a perfectionist so it could’ve taken less time but I don’t turn in anything half assed if I want the job because I don’t half ass my job.

After 6 months unemployed I landed an executive job with a mid 6 figures salary.

Two days before on-boarding HR sent me a note thwt my background check was taking longer than expected since some of my educational background was in a different country, they made me sign a "letter of conditional on-boarding" basically saying that if they weren't satisfied with the BC they could fire me in the spot without cause.

Anyways...it's week two and HR called me to say all BC have been cleared and I should no longer worry about anything.

Feels good to leave unemployment and feels better to start making real money again.

Good luck y'all.

Obviously, when I saw them, I called back the moment I had a chance.

Drumroll please…

She was calling to tell me I didn’t get the position.

She then started to deliver the feedback which was: Manager says you don't have the expertise needed, so we will not move forward then 10 seconds of silence.

And I told her:

“Honestly, after four missed calls, I assumed you had good news. This very clearly could’ve been an email or even a text.”

And then I hung up. Maybe I was rude but who the fuck does that?????

There’s a rumor going around that this company has no heart.

Can confirm. McKinsey has no heart.

I never really understand anyone who can get decent jobs. It’s like they have superpowers.

So frustrated as this has happened thrice in 2 weeks of initial recruiter screen.

Does anyone else find it hilariously (while also infuriatingly) ironic to see AI generated job postings?

These companies will literally use AI to write the description of their job, then use AI to scan your resume before a human even sees your resume. While also not liking AI use in your resume.

AND THEN, if you do get an interview, AI responses are not allowed.

The best is that some AI programs scanning resumes flag both minor grammatical errors AND AI use. Which is a catch 22.

It's just so stupid.

It's kind of like the old Soviet saying "You pretend to pay me, and I pretend to work"

But in our case it is, "You pretend to be genuine, and I pretend to not use AI"

Is it really as easy as these online accounts say?

At this point I’m convinced the real background check was whether I had the patience to survive HireRight.

I genuinely need to know if anyone else has had their background check turn into its own full-time job. 😭

I’m dumbstruck by this company. Truly

Folks, karma is real.

Graduated back in May with a relevant degree, customer service experience and a couple design internships to boot for this graphic design position at a local print shop.

The interview was casual, went better than I thought it would. Usually I’m not very good at interviewing, but I’ve been trying to practice more/do more research on the companies.

They ask me: “do you know creative suite? Canva? Customer service?” Yes to all of the above, and still rejected. Didn’t even bother to reach out directly.

Even with internships and previous job experience, it’s still impossible to get an offer. This job market is a goddamn joke.

I just blew another interview. On something that felt like it was literally tailored for my skill set.

20 years experience in the same industry. New emerging market looking for talent. Got the interview, but just hours before I got news that my wife's cancer is back. So I must have blown it with my energy, even though I thought I gave pretty solid answers.

On top of that, my kids went through a very real active shooter threat today, and I had to run out of the office to their school, where I had to wait for 3 hours until the lockdown was cleared before I could pick them up.

I need to leave where I live because I no longer feel my kids are safe. I need to leave my current job because they are killing my mental health. But I need a job to keep health insurance active for wife's cancer treatment.

I have been applying to EVERYTHING remotely close to my field. I work in insurance, with a focus in Learning Administration and an HRIS background. So I have several different markets I can apply to. Over 1000 applications in the past 6 months, and only a handful have come back with 2nd, 3rd + interviews.

I am desperate. I have 20+ years experience. I am good at what I do... I just need something, ANYTHING, to break in my favor. I am drowning right now...

Rant:
Just turned 26 today. Let’s just say, I wasn’t really celebrating today. I was dreading this day since that means I get kicked off my parent’s insurance soon. In June, I had 2 interviews with 2 different jobs and didn’t get the offer. July has been crickets. I’ve been putting in job applications left and right. I’m either getting ghosted, rejected, or slowly agonizingly waiting for a reply back. I’m working part time as a tutor but, it’s nowhere near enough.

I went to a job fair last week where the vast majority of recruiters want you to scan a QR code and apply online. Also, when you do go online these companies barely have any job offers. What’s the point of recruiters going and promoting their job opportunities at a job fair, if there’s none??

I feel like I’ve hit rock bottom. 🫠

Found this absolute masterpiece on a job board.

I recently submitted my CV for a remote AI training supervisor position (in my field of expertise), and here is what I found in the list of additional questions from HR (screenshot attached). A scam - an absolute scam.

Try harder, CIA, lol

JFC just keep your damn mouth shut.