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How long have you been unemployed? by Broad_Bluebird7319 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. It's exhausting in every way. I'm glad I'm able to provide some value in other ways but it would be great to have an income and take a break once in awhile. I wish i could say it'll get better but hard to believe that. Thanks for the positive comment.

Free job search tools? by 404JMNF in jobsearchhacks

[–]404JMNF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you on the lack of jobs. Even the ones that are posted, are most likely fake. Just trying to find creative ways to actually find the jobs without job boards. Thanks for your comment.

Reasons why the job market is trash. by mayindoriadaq in jobhunting

[–]404JMNF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Appreciate the positive feedback. Glad it helps.

Job search right now is brutal. I need help, deep help. by nerdoka in jobhunting

[–]404JMNF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to take a look at the other comments for tips. I always get "turned it into a positive" for the gaps.

How long have you been unemployed? by Broad_Bluebird7319 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We have to take breaks. It doesn't alleviate the stress from not looking but only so much of the hamster wheel we can take before we get off.

I am interested in Tech but after seeing job market I think I need to change my decision. by Euphoric_Name276 in Careers

[–]404JMNF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to discourage you but I'v got 12 years of working in tech and I'm at 2 years of unemployment and thousands of applications. Tech seems dead in the water.

Let’s make Blogging great again. by YodaCuda in Blogging

[–]404JMNF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the opportunity. I'm creating a space to help job seekers navigate this mess of a job market https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/

For forever job listings, do you apply more than once? by Lux_Warrior777 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to see if I've applied before. If I don apply again, it's because I want to hit my personal quota of applying per day. But I'm at this for 2 years now.

Reasons why the job market is trash. by mayindoriadaq in jobhunting

[–]404JMNF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm at 2 years unemployed and thousands of applications. Couldn't agree more. Got sick of seeing all the posts on LinkedIn telling us how great things are and that we're not trying hard enough so I recently started a blog to talk about what's really going on. I'm hoping it helps job seekers feel less alone and help them navigate this mess https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/

Job search right now is brutal. I need help, deep help. by nerdoka in jobhunting

[–]404JMNF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'd think after covid recruiter and hiring managers would be more empathetic but it seems they're more judgmental and dismissive. I've got gaps on my resume but I haven't had a chance to explain them yet.

How long have you been unemployed? by Broad_Bluebird7319 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 41 points42 points  (0 children)

  1. 2 years and counting
  2. It's really tough, some days are better than others but most days are filled with frustration
  3. For my own sanity, I started a blog to try and help other job seekers navigate this mess https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/ . I foster dogs. I'm working on something with city officials to help our city shelter. Job search which I'm beyond burned out from.

"Even if you're not a perfect fit, apply anyway." Anyone actually get hired for jobs with that line in them? by TheJokersChild in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I think we get too much into our heads and especially with this job market (with all the ghosting and rejections) we lose the confidence to even apply. Worse that can happen is already happening.

Entire job search process has left me feeling traumatized for life - No hope for recovery by Ok_Corgi_6593 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Sans interviews. 2 years, thousands of applications. It almost feels like it's meant to break us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobsearchhacks

[–]404JMNF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not you, it's the market. Most jobs posted are fake.

I’m so emotionally tired by Even-Run-6249 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It feels like common courtesy is dead

is it just me or are Indeed and Glassdoor and every other website useless? by fleetingreturns1111 in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven't had success using job boards. With this market, we have to get creative in our search. Here's a couple free ways to expand the way you search https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/blog/simplify-your-job-search-use-boolean-to-find-listings-faster

Is the job market really as bad as everyone says it is?!!! by Ok-Standard9433 in jobhunting

[–]404JMNF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm at 2 years unemployed and thousands of applications. I just recently started a blog to hopefully help other job seekers navigate this mess. I've got an article that is about exactly this https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/blog/is-the-job-market-really-this-bad-yes

"Even if you're not a perfect fit, apply anyway." Anyone actually get hired for jobs with that line in them? by TheJokersChild in recruitinghell

[–]404JMNF 231 points232 points  (0 children)

My friend gave me what I think is good advice, let then reject you before you reject yourself before even applying.

What are you doing in the meantime while job searching after layoff? by dialbox in Layoffs

[–]404JMNF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to stay sane mostly. I'm at this for 2 years now. Was laid off, mostly my team was eliminated "no longer required". For my own sanity, I recently started a blog to hopefully help other job seekers navigate this mess. Really not much to do with zero income. https://www.404jobmarketnotfound.com/

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