MOST frustrating thing about JOB HUNTINGWhat do you find is the most FRUSTRATING aspect of looking for a job? Is it? WRITING YOUR RESUME or GOING ON INTERVIEW Sue-Ellen Farmer The Recruitment Expert SecureThatJob To me, and I just experienced this again today, the most frustrating part is neither the resume nor the interview -- it's coming out second best among a field of candidates for a job. I'm in public relations, and in a dead-end job where I work, so I'm out there looking at opportunities. I thought I had nailed one recently, only to learn today that the offer went to someone else. While talking with the hiring manager, I asked where I might further devleop my skills to achieve a better outcome next time. Of course the answer was something to the effect of "It's not that you came up short, it's just that another candidate had some outstanding experience with XYZ." In this case, it was new media and on camera interviews, where I thought I was reasonably strong, or at least not weak. The manager said he wanted to stay in touch, confirmed I was still interested (why???), and said a few other things to try to make me feel better. But I'm discouraged to say the least. Same thing happened with an opportunity about a year ago. Got through two interviews, writing assignments, meetings with VPs, yet didn't get the job. When you think you're doing all the right things -- resume, interview, wearing the right stuff, writing the strong thank-you note -- and still not getting the job, how can you stay motivated? Sorry for the pity party, but I really, really wanted this one.
I feel you...I totally understand!
The most frustrating thing I found in my now 3-month job search is now getting ANY response from a follow-up call. What's the frigging point???? The person you need to talk to is either at meetings, not there, etc, etc..and then the dreaded voicemail--I just received a voicemail back today from a job I called to check my resume on for them to say 'we received your resume & have sent it on the hiring manager who is currently reviewing these & if she would like to interview you, she will contact you.' Basically--don't call us, we'll call you. Job hunting is a joke!! Here's my complaints about job search:
I can tell you one thing, if this was customer service, somebody would be in BIG trouble. Answering calls is one of the tenets of good customer service. I am a sales manager and if I didn't answer my voicemail and the client complained to corporate, I would be in BIG trouble. But that is not the case with Human Resources. They operate on different rules. You're so right, OC! I've been checking Craig's List every day for part-time jobs and have responded to a few by email. I have never heard from any of them, and I even left a phone message for one potential employer and ended up calling him since he did not call me. I always make it a point to call someone when I left a message that he did not respond to before I give up and move on. Sometimes there may be something wrong with their message system and they did not even get the automated message! They just have no respect or regard for job seekers at all unless it's a high-level opportunity or the company is exceptionally cognizant of clients, employees, and job seekers. I have never expected to hear from potential employers when I have sent my resume but come to think of it - they are not practicing even minimal customer service when they ignore job seekers and yet most of them expect it from their employees. The hypocrisy and phoniness is staggering. Do as I say but not as I do. There are no legitimate excuses at all and I am tired of reading them from the managers on these Forums!
Bunzo OCSurfCity, Well said. BunzoZ, Amen.
And the real irony is that we (job seekers) are constantly told that one of the major turn-offs toward potential employers is a lack of professionalism on the part of the job seeker. Ha! Most of the companies with whom I've been unfortunate enough to encounter need a lesson on professionalism. Thankfully, I don't work for them. :)
Bunz I have one more thing to add: Recruiters. They are twice as bad as HR people and ten times the Scum | |
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