To say I've been on a lot of interviews would just be ridiculous... ridiculous because it's true. Since mid-November I've been on roughly 2 interviews a week - that includes phone interviews, recruiter interviews, informational interviews, regular interviews, coffee interviews, surprise group interviews... and still no offers.
This must be what the Three 6 Mafia meant by "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp".
I've been on second interviews, second choice for some positions, and in one company I went on 5 interviews for 2 different departments and met the entire senior marketing staff. I've been on interviews where people are so impressed with me I wonder if they're crazy (but the sentiment was much appreciated) and on some where they obviously didn't know what they wanted in an employee in the first place. I've been following up with some companies for more than a month and have had some just come right out and say that I wasn't the right fit. I've worked with 3 recruiters and an unemployment agency contact who all say I'm making the right decisions, my interviewing style is fine, my resume is "impressive" and that there isn't anything for me to improve on, it's just the current job market and I have to keep on keeping on.
Is this frustrating? Hell yeah, but I'm not letting it get me down. Why?
This week I have 7 interviews in 6 days for 7 different companies and I'm ready to kill it.
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I'm amazed by your optimism Jamie. The fact that you just keep plugging away without an ounce of negativity really speaks to your character. Keep it up. I know you'll find the right place!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ben! I would be lying if I said I didn't have ANY negative moments but I've chosen to focus on the opportunities I do have and making opportunities appear for myself. Eventually we'll get together for a beer and celebrate my new job =)
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