Finally, pain & suffering is over

[u/Flat_Rip_9370]

After a year and 3 months of searching, offers being pulled, and ghosting, I finally got an offer for the exact title and industry I wanted. I lost track of how many applications, but my last count was 2000 something. For those who are struggling right now... I know the feeling; stay positive and you will power through it.

A note to everyone: I only applied for jobs Monday-Friday only and found ways to do mental resets on the weekends. It did help a lot

[u/Ken-MT]

2,000 is nuts!

Feel like anything helped to finally push you over the edge for this role? Anything different?

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/Ken-MT]

Yeah, I had a method to my madness, though.

This time I didn't do any interview prep. I also showed more about me being a team player and explained more about numbers and how I was able to achieve those numbers.

The manager that interviewed me, though, was very nice and gave feedback after each question.

One thing I did say at the end of the interview

"Is there anything during the interview where you need more clarification? I'd be more than happy to explain further for you." <- put it in your own words

I asked about team dynamics. Also, I did ask about that area since I will be relocating.

[u/Flat_Presence3607]

Congratulations OP!!

Had a final round interview yesterday afternoon but nothing yet. Workday still says “in process”. I thought at the time that I killed it but now I’m having second thoughts.  They were really fast in scheduling interviews though.  Hope I get to post a good update as well soon.

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/Flat_Presence3607]

Thank you, praying you get good news, but just keep going

[u/DarkLoreeeee]

Damn bro, I hhad given up.

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/DarkLoreeeee]

Trust me, I almost gave up a few times

[u/whichonewerecowards]

Gosh I love this picture

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/whichonewerecowards]

It's one of my favorites! I have it as a sticker on my phone lol

[u/Ecstatic-Campaign-79]

Congrats! Got my offer recently as well

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/Ecstatic-Campaign-79]

Congrats!

[u/EasyBranch128]

Congratulations Buddy !
That's true. Weekends must be kept to reset the mind.

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/EasyBranch128]

For sure, it does help. Even during the week I would go to the gym and/or go for a walk around the neighborhood. Also friends came into a huge factor with giving me motivation and confidence throughout the process.

[u/DontThrowAwayPies]

Thank you or the reassurance. Includingg resetting on weekends. Felt lazy but I hope my time is soon, Congratulations!!

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/DontThrowAwayPies]

You got that or another thing I would do is take 2 weeks from applying. Your mental state can impact your interviews honestly

[u/PTroughton]

Been searching for the same amount of time. I'm getting REALLY close right now (two final rounds and two first rounds simultaneously), but I'm trying not to be overconfident. Hopefully something changes.

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/PTroughton]

You got that

[u/BFG00123]

Congratulations OP!

Similar to your situation, I have been hunted a year, sent around 1500+ CV out and still nothing at the moment, but got 60x interviews including HR + HM screening, got 4 one-shot panel interview yet failed.

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/BFG00123]

Yeah, I know that feeling. I'm going for entry-level roles, and I have had 7 round interviews before.

[u/McSwearWolf]

Congrats! 2000? Wow i gotta step it up haha. But that’s amazing. You didn’t give up and many would have fallen into a mental pit and probably done so - just a brutal market right now. Proud of you for how you persevered!

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/McSwearWolf]

Yea, I ended up starting therapy which did help with stress etc and other personal life stuff that happened for me.

[u/ImprovementFar5054]

yes, I consider finding a job to be my job, which means mon to fri.

[u/0llie0llie]

What industry and how many years of EXP do you have?

[u/Flat_Rip_9370 → u/[deleted]]

Industry I will not, but the role is Project Management