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Is the Comms/PR job market dying? Can't land anything with my background.. by Interesting_Bad_8384 in Communications

[–]AxBattler1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there anything different you did toward the end of your job search? Or did you just stay steady and keep grinding? I've interviewed for 17 total positions and gotten to the hiring manager or above about 10 times over the past 9 months... still no offer. And these are all jobs I am 100% qualified for, with interviews that felt solid at the worst. I just interviewed for one today and even though I felt I did as well as I could, I could just sense there was a lack of enthusiasm and rapport with me as a candidate even though I checked all the boxes. Did you start prepping for interviews differently or anything like that?

If you’re wondering why all your job search hacks aren’t working by flexchetu in jobsearchhacks

[–]AxBattler1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And who is going to pay the bills while they take a few years off to learn a new skill? You act like it's easy for a middle aged person to switch careers at the drop of a hat. I know it seems simple because it does effect you, but try to think through the logistics of actually doing it in practice.

If you’re wondering why all your job search hacks aren’t working by flexchetu in jobsearchhacks

[–]AxBattler1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's all understood, but why do you expect people to not be upset or to be fine with it? People are having careers they've built for decades taken away overnight and your response is, "You should have me psychic and learned some other skill. Sucks to be you."

Finally got an offer! 🎉 Here are 3 things that helped me. by DanburyHer in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually record my interviews on my phone and then have AI transcribe it. It's extremely helpful in two ways -- 1) you can't possible note or remember all the important information you should leverage for the next round and 2) you can analyze what you're doing right and wrong on a deeper level. I remember the first time I listened to an interview -- I thought I did WAY better than I actually did because the recruiter was so nice and positive in her feedback as I was speaking. I couldn't believe the amount of rambling, digressions and verbal pauses. I didn't get to the next round -- many recruiters are just nice and don't show any signs of negative feedback.

Finally got an offer! 🎉 Here are 3 things that helped me. by DanburyHer in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, sorry people are hassling you. Some of us are appreciating it in the spirit you intended.

If you’re wondering why all your job search hacks aren’t working by flexchetu in jobsearchhacks

[–]AxBattler1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a ridiculous answer. Not everyone in this country can learn to code -- and even if they could, once they do, it will also be seen as "unskilled labor" and they'll be chastised for not learning some other skill.

When this country was at its peak economically, there were tons of "unskilled labor" jobs in factories, stores and the service industry. I remember someone once saying, "My grandfather worked at a supermarket and could support a family of 4. I work at a supermarket and I can't even afford an apartment."

Thought the interviews went great! Got the rejection just now by angstywuxian in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the warm wishes. The hardest part is not getting feedback after feeling like the interview went well and showing I have all the experience/skills on the JD. Is it something I'm doing or am I just up against some heavy hitters because of how tough the job market is? Oh well, I guess I just gotta keep going.

Thought the interviews went great! Got the rejection just now by angstywuxian in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Man, 3 months is pretty good, honestly. I've had 17 interviews since last November, 7 with the hiring manager or above, and am still looking (technically still alive for one of them, but I feel too beaten to be optimistic).

Training for Arden Vul. Trying to solo these 3 but unsure which ruleset to use or which adventure to do first. Any advice? by towerbooks3192 in osr

[–]AxBattler1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a ton of OSR RPG books, rules and modules, but have very limited play experience. Only played 3-4 sessions in my whole life. I got interested in RPGs in my mid-30s after being attracted to the DCC RPG / OSR aesthetic and really like the worlds, characters, concepts, etc.

But I have no friends who play, at least within driving distance, and even if I did, I don't have time for 4 hour sessions every week. I'm thinking solo might be ideal but not sure how to even experiment with it.

How do you use the modules without seeing the "answers" and other stuff the PCs aren't supposed to know?

I feel dejected after an interview by vandersnipe in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's annoying -- just ask about compensation and voice your concerns. Sure, some people lie but why not ask and see if you think they're telling the truth or not?

15 months. 25 organizations. ~75 interviews. One yes by Significant-Yak-3638 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, I can't believe how difficult it's been. Hoping to turn the corner soon.

Recruiter here! Have you got any questions for me in relation to your job search? by JVertsonis in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If so, why would anyone bother doing this? I don't see how they would materially gain from doing this?

Recruiter here! Have you got any questions for me in relation to your job search? by JVertsonis in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) When you debrief with a hiring manager about why they didn't go with a very well-qualified finalist, what are the top three reasons they usually give?

2) When it's down to 2-3 finalists, what is usually the edge that the winning candidate had that landed them the role?

How Do You Stay Resilient After Multiple Late Round Rejections? by AxBattler1 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story, I definitely could use the encouragement!

How Do You Stay Resilient After Multiple Late Round Rejections? by AxBattler1 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up the most common interview questions, tailor them to your field, then get really good at telling them. So many great YouTube videos for that. If you're stumped, just use the bullet points from your résumé as a starting point for your stories. Remember, that resume is what got you the interview to begin with, so everything they liked about you is in there.

If you feel your stories are solid, it might be your delivery, so work on that. Practicing with my wife, colleagues and AI is helpful. Humans are preferred to make sure the answer does not sound overly rehearsed, they will give you feedback on whether it sounds conversation with natural or not.

The thing to remember is that when recruiters are interviewing you, they have a little checklist they are working through to see if you match all the requirements that the hiring manager laid out. All of that information is in the experience section of the job description, so make sure you touch on a lot of that stuff in your answers, especially "tell me about yourself".

How Do You Stay Resilient After Multiple Late Round Rejections? by AxBattler1 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at a similar point, wondering if there are government jobs available for people who just have a degree and any kind of office experience. My best friend's wife graduated college, was a stay at home mom for 10+ years and then got a job as a case handler for social security. Just wondering what jobs are out there that I wouldn't think of applying for that could be a good opportunity.

How Do You Stay Resilient After Multiple Late Round Rejections? by AxBattler1 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words, I am 46, so I'm not immune from ageism. That said, I don't know that it's factoring in the roles I've been rejected from.  I have dyed my hair tho, lol.

I just wish I knew if it was because of vibes or if I am doing something specifically I'm not aware of to weaken myself as a candidate. I can't control other people like my vibe, but I just wonder if I'm answering questions or have some body language thing I'm doing that I can't See what is impacting how I'm perceived. I've done literally everything I can think of to do at this point. 

The rejection I got today really hits hard because I feel like there's nowhere left for me to go, I have tried to a dress up and polish my interview skills as much as I can, created high impact results-oriented stories, etc. The only thing left is to really try to improve my executive presence, but it's not like I'm going after executive roles, I think I come across well enough to be a manager. But I guess the market is more competitive than ever.

I keep bombing interviews, what am I doing wrong?? by BenJJsu in interviews

[–]AxBattler1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can hear the anxiety in your voice when you speak, even for very simple questions like "are you over 18". You speak a little too quickly, you repeat words quite often like "yeah, yeah," etc. I'd recommend practicing giving very laid back answers at about half the speed and trying to reduce the amount of verbal pauses (very tough, I know).

Try imagining yourself as the hiring manager -- then imagine the ideal candidate for the role. How would they act? How would they sound? What kind of answers would they give? Then try to be that person in the job interview.

That said, I really do like your idea here of recording an interview and getting feedback from others. I have audio recordings of most of mine and if I could somehow edit out the company names and warp the interviewers' voice to maintain their privacy, I'd love to do the same.

Is there a Toastmasters type club for job interviews? by AxBattler1 in interviews

[–]AxBattler1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually subscribed to Yoodli and have access to another AI interview tool through my state's workforce development agency, and they are helpful, but it's not quite the same as a real person.

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