Every time I apply for a new job, I keep getting rejected

bignosegirly0

I already have a part time job, but I’ve been trying to get a new job for months now. I keep receiving rejections after rejections after rejections.

It bums me out. I’ve got decent experience and a decent cv. But nothing is good enough. I’ve been applying for different roles on Indeed forever now.

I’m worried I’ll never get a new job

briannat

Hello there bignosegirl0,

I'm Brianna (new moderator here on community).

Applying for jobs is an intense and tiring process (almost like a job within itself). It's impressive that whilst working you've found the time and energy to keep applying for a new job. The rejections from job applications is so disheartening, and can really take a toll on one's self-esteem (speaking from experience here). I wonder if you've had any help with this job search process? It's a lot to undertake alone and it may be helpful to have some support.

This worry of never getting a new job is so real and valid. Having a part time job already though is no easy feat and definitely something to take pride in. I hope you're taking breaks from this process and engaging in things that make you laugh and remind you of your value outside of working

Lucy_21

I definitely understand your frustration right now @bignosegirly0 as I'm struggling to find my first job too. You are amazing for holding down your part time while still hunting, well done. How many sites have you looked at maybe you just haven't found the right one yet. I hope you don't mind I just jump in to explain that I'm finding it difficult because I have medical issues and disability to take into account which decrees my options and I'm honesty close to giving up and (excuse my lack of disability advocacy at the moment) I'm not sure I'm good enough or meant for the job world as my TAs said in high school

Amy22

Hi @bignosegirly0 I can understand how stressful and scary it is right for you now having to go through each rejection after rejection. I just wanted to let you know that you are definitely not alone in feeling like your not getting anywhere right now as in fact I am also struggling with finding work and the work I am doing right now is pretty much Christmas temp work because that's all there is at the moment in my area. I totally know the feeling of when you send in a cv and pray the best will come but no one responds or you keep getting no's all the time. It's hard and it can be soul destroying as well. But what I tend to do is try to tell myself not to get too worried as there is something coming and something much better on its way. Each rejection moves you forward towards something better I think. I know this is kind of a cheesy way of thinking it but sometimes you got to continue and not give up. Its not easy because its one heck of a lot of work and commitment to not give up but the idea is to keep simply going.

I also get you with the experience and the good cv thing too as I have been applying for jobs and sometimes I felt like I was being seen as overqualified or not good enough for that company. It's definitely tough isn't it not knowing if its to do with your experience or your cv. However, I am sure that something good will be coming round the corner real soon and you got to keep trying. Also make sure that your resting and taking breaks from job searching too because it can take a lot of energy out of us when we are constantly looking on websites. I hope your are doing okay right now and I am always here if you ever want to talk right now or need help looking for employment .

@Lucy_21 I am almost in a similar predicament right now as I am unsure of whether I actually disclose about my disabilities and neurodiversity on work forms because whenever I do I feel like that company overlooks me and decides to choose someone else because they are scared of employing someone with a disability. However, I am doing christmas temp work soon but its through an agency which makes filling out the forms 10x as harder so I know how your feeling right now. The job industry is super hard and it ain't easy trying to find work. I don't know if you both are aware of this website but I thought it may be helpful and handy especially towards folk who are neurodiverse or have a disability. The website is called Evenbreak, and their job is to help people with disabilities get into employment but also stay in employment too because quite often companies will tend to say they are disability inclusive but dont actually keep any of their staff on. Evenbreak provides resources to finding employment and also checking companies are actually inclusive and are saying "what's on the tin shown" as they say (basically meaning that if they say they are inclusive, they are actually inclusive). You can also check companies on Evenbreak too as normally a company should have at least be a level 2 or level 3 disability and inclusion employer. I hope something good comes for you too soon .

Sending you both hugs

Amy22

Amy22

I'll send a link below for the website too

https://www.evenbreak.com/

Lucy_21

Thank you @Amy22 I feel bad for jumping on their post like this as it the only time I’ve done it but I saw they were basically saying exactly what I was finding hard to

Sian321

Hey @bignosegirly0 , I just wanted to hop on here to check in. How are you doing? How have things been feeling these past few days?

I really, really hear what you're saying about how exhausting it can be dealing with rejection after rejection when you're job-hunting, and to worry that things might never change. That's so disheartening and frustrating. And I know it can feel relentless sometimes trying to juggle your part-time work, submitting new job applications, and holding onto hope at the same time! Job-hunting is totally a full-time job in itself (!), and I can imagine it might feel so hard to take breaks or allow yourself to rest sometimes because you're wanting to make a change for yourself ASAP and to secure the next opportunity. There's a lot of pressure, and it's stressful to have that constantly playing in the back of your mind.

I'm so glad that you can open up about this here, because it sounds like you're not alone in feeling this way And thank you, @Lucy_21 for sharing your expereince too. It seems like you're feeling in a similiar boat right now, and it's really frustrating to be overlooked by employers when you're sending in all these applications and feeling really ready to start in a new role now. It feels like both of you are so eager for a change, and you're working so hard to make that happen. I'm really rooting for both of you. You deserve a job role that fulfils you and gives you security and support. Any employer would be so lucky to have you both!

When things start to get really tiring, how have you both been able to take care of yourselves? I wonder if there's anything or anyone that helps you stay in touch with just how worthy and valuable you are as inidviduals, regardless of your job-role or status?

I know for me when I've struggled with feeling stuck job-wise in the past, it's helped me a lot to try and celebrate every small 'win' to help remind myself that every effort I take is a step in the right direction. Whether it's sending an email to an employer, creating a colourful mind-map all about your dream job role, or spending 20 mins on a Saturday morning Googling opportunities - every single action deserves to be celebrated.

Keep us posted, @Lucy_21 and @bignosegirly0 . We're here for you!

Lucy_21

@Sian321 I really am ready it’s all I want I don’t even care what it is anymore I just want to feel normal.

Honestly no I haven’t really. I hardly eat anymore (I have a disorder anyway so I guess it’s triggered or something) Sleep practically doesn’t exist because all I can think at night is how badly I’m failing at everything. Mentally I’m a mess with no motivation at this point what so ever to even exist at this point (I am safe promise) and I just want to move on and be even OK at this point again.

briannat

Lucy_21 wrote: »

@Sian321 I really am ready it’s all I want I don’t even care what it is anymore I just want to feel normal.

Honestly no I haven’t really. I hardly eat anymore (I have a disorder anyway so I guess it’s triggered or something) Sleep practically doesn’t exist because all I can think at night is how badly I’m failing at everything. Mentally I’m a mess with no motivation at this point what so ever to even exist at this point (I am safe promise) and I just want to move on and be even OK at this point again.

Hey Lucy,

what you've shared here is so real. While I hear you're safe, I also hear that this is an extremely challenging time you're going through at the moment. All of your feelings are safe and welcome here If all you can do right now is exist then that's okay. Start with the small stuff before worrying about the big stuff. Maybe one day you make sure that you have at least one fruit and one vegetable, or one day you just focus on distraction techniques such as reading or writing. Life can be pretty tough already without the added stressors that you've mentioned. It's okay to just focus on getting through one day at a time.

Princesslouise02

Yep I know exactly what you are going through as I am having it mightself on indeed keep getting rejected or going for interviews and they eathir not getting back to me or they want somebody who has higher grades than me or wants somebody with more experience even though I have the experience so yeh totally understand what yours are going on about so it’s good to go for other jobs see where that leads you indeed is bad rather just go on face book pages and go on job in your erea you should try them as they are good and you can send the employer a direct message you’re should give it a try I’m doing it