Why cant i get a job?

Question

I'm a few weeks off 24 and graduated 2 months ago with a 2:1 in Textile Design. I fully understand the lack of oppurtunites in the design industry. I have been searching for work since the beginning of July with no luck. I have applied for dream jobs in design, buying and visual merchandising plus graduate jobs in retail then I lowered my standards and applied for retail sales assistant jobs, customer service and call centre jobs. I have been on 8 face to face interviews plus had 4 phone interviews, but still no job offer! I am now on job seekers allowance which makes me deeply unhappy. I am becoming more depressed and now find it hard to stay positive, I cant sleep at night going over interviews in my head - wondering whats wrong with me! I am not sure what else I can do, I spend everyday searching and applying for jobs, mailing my CV to people and constantly waiting on that important call. I am a complete nervous wreck and my confidence is at rock bottom - all I want is a chance at a reasonable job so I can save money and start moving on with my life - i dont still want to be living with my parents at 30! All advice is greatly appreciated, Thanks

Answer 1

Im in exactly the same boat after being made redundant in january, like you apllied for hundreds of jobs and lowering my standards, having a couple of interviews but not getting anywhere, have just managed to get a temp job but was left with no choice but to leave after being bullied by my boss, Have no confidence left and very worried, with the  added pressure of people saying you shouldn't have gaps on your cv, why have you been out of work for so long, It feels like people think your not trying, when actully your doing everything......There is nothing wrong with you! am at the point now where filling an apllication form feels like a huge task which i might as well not bother doing bcause i probably wont get the job because I haven't so far! BUT if i don't i won't get anywhere....

you just haven't found the right job or the right job hasn't found you!

Something good will come

Good luck mate

Answer 2

The first and most important thing is to NEVER get down on yourself. Keep positive no matter what. Perseverence is vital. These traits are easily conveyed and 'picked-up-on."

Is your resume / cv an absolute attention getter which sets you apart? If not, re-do it with those goals in mind. Have you practiced (with a video taping) your interviews? What are you conveying during the interviews. There is much too much info I would need before offering a critique. I suggest you go to the library and get a copy of What Color is your Parachute. A good starting place book on job hunting/finding. Good luck and NEVER give up on yourself. You are unique...one in several billion. Keep that in mind.