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Sigh. Got the real inferior feels today. My co-worker somehow managed to interview and land a new job within two weeks whereas meanwhile I've been applying and interviewing for roles in the same areas over the last few months with no success and feedback ranging from 'we hired internally', 'too much experience' and 'not enough experience'...ugh maybe I just suck at my job.
Linkedin and networking my dude, work hard at the current place but analyse the grass on the other side of the fence. I get a LinkedIn message from recruiters/head hunters at least once a month, and try to reply as often as possible. Any interactions within your company or with outside vendors, ensure they know you're competent and approachable, and add contacts you get along with to LinkedIn to build a professional network. It does get disheartening going for roles outside of your range of expertise and being told you're not aligned for the role, but emphasise soft skills and transferrable attributes. EDIT: tldr; approach professional roles like you're a priviledged white man that deserves to be there
Thanks for the tip! I will try and brush up my Linkedin, added a few things over the weekend but probably need to highlight those transferable skills in my career history. Also will use the 'privileged white man' mindset next time :D
The privileged white man mindset, as much as I hate to admit it, really does work
This shit happens a lot. I was looking for a lot of admin positions, and while I don't have the experience I figure applying at a tonne of places I'd get something! My sister was looking for admin positions in a shorter time span than myself and got a job a few months ago. It felt so disheartening, like I was super happy for her but also like why is my job provider person not looking for me? Though I finally got a job in admin/writing so it's not so bad. But yeah, I totally get how you feel. I don't have any advice to offer but I offer my condolences and am a place to vent to.
Thanks! hearing other similar stories validates my experience as being normal so it's still helpful.
If it’s any consolation, we are going through this here as well. It happens at ALL levels of expertise and experience and sometimes doesn’t even matter how big your network is. Think of it as a missed opportunity for the company that didn’t hire YOU. They are the ones missing out. You’ll get there.
I honestly believe interviews are more for me than for the company hiring me. It sounds cocky, but it means you ask better questions and can gauge if you'll be happy with the role to avoid headaches down the track.
Aw thanks for the support! Yeah it's frustrating...prior to job hunting I felt I was actually good at my job and worthwhile to other employers, but now this whole ordeal has really demoralised me. Just got to keep looking!
at the end of the day it is their loss.