Can't keep going through all these rejections....

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Remember, the 1% of success you get comes from the 99% of failures you obtain.

I hate to say this, but that just makes it feel a bit more depressing. Honestly, when do you draw the line when you say you've tried enough? Sure, some things might work EVENTUALLY , but the only truth of the matter is you MIGHT get it. To me, that whole muddy concept makes for a stark reality check. I wouldnt mind to keep trying stuff if i had time and or money to do so . . . but when one or the other is limited, is it time to throw in the towel and wait until something more stable make it more practical?

Don't do anything rash SadAspy! If you have an AS diagnosis it might be worth it to check out your state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. If you're determined eligible a counselor would help you with the process and help with interview skills, further training or job development. They also sometimes have leads on jobs that may not ever make it to the paper/online list.

I hated the whole job search thing - I don't really understand people want to put lots of social tests/barriers as the basis for choosing an employee, when the ability to do these things is not part of the job.

The only other bit of advice I could think of for you is to make sure your email address is appropriate, I have seen plenty of people get rejected on first application for having inappropriate email addresses.

I'm signed up with voc rehab and no, I don't have an inappropriate e-mail address. My mistake is I wasted six years in college getting good grades, when it's clear employers want high school dropouts with "experience."

I'm feeling this. The other day I applied for a convenience store chain because they are known for wanting college students. I have had my current job for 6 almost 7 years and damned if it wasn't what killed my chances as it's not retail experience. I walked in the lady's office and the interview was over the second she asked me why I would take a pay cut and lose a job I've had for so long. I'm going to lose the job by my own hand before long so what is it to her? It was like the sort of being talked to when you get fired!
Hang in there man!

A.K.A., "Liberal Arts".


@ SadAspy: Also, what is your work history? What makes up your personal skill-set?

I wish I could hire you, but (1) we're not hiring right now, and (2) the work requires at least an Associate's Degree in electronics and some skills in programming and systems troubleshooting.

What are their degrees, work histories, skill-sets, et cetera?

I just had my first job interview in 10 months on Friday. I didn't get the job... I'm worried about any future prospects I have if I have to wait almost a year just to get an interview at fast food.

Yeah,. I majored in liberal arts because I was bad at math and spatial subjects. What a horrible person I am...



Teaching assistant and research assistant in grad school. Have volunteered on several campaigns. Worked as a shipping & receiving clerk between undergrad and grad school. Fast typing speed and am a whiz at Microsoft Office. Impeccable spelling and grammar skills (well okay, I used sentence fragments in this paragraph, but I figure this is casual conversation).

I notice you didn't ask for my grades, scholarships, or awards. Yep...you sound like a typical employer alright



They have the exact same degree I do. That's what I was trying to say. Yeah, maybe they're not making six figures, but they're making a living, unlike me.

It's fine if employers don't care about my education, but if that's the case, why the hell was I rejected for SSDI on the basis of having too much education? If it's not going to help me get a job, it shouldn't keep me from getting welfare.

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You talked about qualifications, do you also meet all the other requirements in the job advert? If so, you may have been against lots of more experienced people.
I often get to the interview stage (then get rejected!)

I write down how I meet every requirement in the job description using positive language or key words from the advert e.g. excellent communicator. I spend a lot of time on a few targeted applications. If they want a CV I edit for each application and have a skills sections that I alter to fit what is required by the job e.g. lab skills for a lab job or IT if it is office based.
A covering letter is a page covering how I meet the job criteria with bullet points to match each skill in the advert.
Try and find a selling point that other people may not have.
Make sure your spelling and grammar are perfect and that you have not misspelt the name of the company or manager.

I work in the construction industry... the bite these days is that now experienced engineers are willing to do the work of designers and even drafters because there are not enough higher positions left as so many companies have closed down or had layoffs.

I have had no luck sniffing around other jobs (although, luckily, I am already employed, but, the same job for nearly 12 years and would like to move up in the world, but, have no other professional experience than this one position).

I'm also quite a fast typist with above average spelling and grammar skills... I pick up work editing textbooks for about three months a year, which is nice. I don't care for the freelancing aspect of it, though, as I have to find clients willing to hire me and then negotiate the payment and do the billing. Meh.

But, if you're not opposed to working part time or freelancing, have you thought about trying to become a court reporter? I've heard they make a decent wage if they can type well, and an education will make it much easier for you to understand what you're recording than any random person off the street.