Anyone jobless for a long time before?

[floralpeace]

Originally Posted by floralpeace

Boycott they also dun care.
Just a small fry to them.

I forgot to add I took efforts to fill up long application form sit for three test went for long interview session yet they did nt even bother to send rejection letter.

Originally Posted by floralpeace

U jobless ard hw long?
U all unregistered v hard to know hu is hu.
Anyway I oso same situation I go to all types of interviews and all gt rejected.
Oni few is really gt interest. The rest oso no interest but still went for interviews.
And its v obvious cz a few questions can know whether ur interest lvl is high.

yup, can tell so. But also because we actually do not have much knowledge or technical skill related to the job when we applied the job.

Even is entry-level, the recruiter expect us to know as much as they do.

At least you do go to interviews, I have not been shortlisted for a month.

To answer your answer, I been jobless since last nov.

[floralpeace]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

yup, can tell so. But also because we actually do not have much knowledge or technical skill related to the job when we applied the job.

Even is entry-level, the recruiter expect us to know as much as they do.

At least you do go to interviews, I have not been shortlisted for a month.

To answer your answer, I been jobless since last nov.

U a freshie? Or quit without job?
Bank compliance has some contract positions.

Originally Posted by floralpeace

U a freshie? Or quit without job?
Bank compliance has some contract positions.

I quitted without a job. Had 2 years experience in other field.

Ya, dying hard to get in. But either no news or rejected.

Quit without a job is like a 'red flag' to interviewer, signalling something could be wrong. Unfortunately, that's how HR sees it.

Even if it's more difficult and frustrating, it's definitely more advisable to look for a new job while still holding on to the old one. There'll be some problems like having a notice period etc. but at least there will be less pain and stress of getting rejected.

Landing a new job, especially career change, is tough. I experienced it myself, took 2 years+ and studied part time, bringing the new qualification as extra 'ammo' - before finally managing to make the transition. Getting rejections is depressing, especially when you feel the job is what you really want, and you've frittered away your chance with that company. But my personal experience is that you can always try again down the road, especially if you have advanced in your current job or gain some new qualification.

Some tips to share:
- research the company and prepare well for the interview.
- prepare and rehearse your answers to 'set-piece' interview questions, like, why do you want to join? why you want to leave your current job? describe how you resolve a problem, giving example, etc. etc.
- try not to give stock answers that are too generic and does not make you stand out as a candidate. Something personal to yourself that makes you attracted to the job... this is more interesting in an interview.
- learn from each interview rejection, what went well, what could be improved, and record it for future interviews.
- if desperate to leave your current job, or desperate to get a job - just apply to many, many jobs, and don't focus too much on your specialisation, or company etc. Remember the focus is to get out, or get a job first. If you pinpoint just one or two jobs per month in applications... chances won't be good.

Some good books to read and prep for job search and interview are the "knock 'em dead" series, and the "what color is my parachute" series. Lots of good tips there that I benefited from during the looong job search to change career.

[floralpeace]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Quit without a job is like a 'red flag' to interviewer, signalling something could be wrong. Unfortunately, that's how HR sees it.

Even if it's more difficult and frustrating, it's definitely more advisable to look for a new job while still holding on to the old one. There'll be some problems like having a notice period etc. but at least there will be less pain and stress of getting rejected.

Landing a new job, especially career change, is tough. I experienced it myself, took 2 years+ and studied part time, bringing the new qualification as extra 'ammo' - before finally managing to make the transition. Getting rejections is depressing, especially when you feel the job is what you really want, and you've frittered away your chance with that company. But my personal experience is that you can always try again down the road, especially if you have advanced in your current job or gain some new qualification.

Some tips to share:
- research the company and prepare well for the interview.
- prepare and rehearse your answers to 'set-piece' interview questions, like, why do you want to join? why you want to leave your current job? describe how you resolve a problem, giving example, etc. etc.
- try not to give stock answers that are too generic and does not make you stand out as a candidate. Something personal to yourself that makes you attracted to the job... this is more interesting in an interview.
- learn from each interview rejection, what went well, what could be improved, and record it for future interviews.
- if desperate to leave your current job, or desperate to get a job - just apply to many, many jobs, and don't focus too much on your specialisation, or company etc. Remember the focus is to get out, or get a job first. If you pinpoint just one or two jobs per month in applications... chances won't be good.

Some good books to read and prep for job search and interview are the "knock 'em dead" series, and the "what color is my parachute" series. Lots of good tips there that I benefited from during the looong job search to change career.

Red flag but so many call me down.
Still find it hard to explain gap.

Originally Posted by floralpeace

I forgot to add I took efforts to fill up long application form sit for three test went for long interview session yet they did nt even bother to send rejection letter.

Then how u know u got rejected? U checked with the HR?

In this case, u learnt to protect urself by not working for such sh**ty company.

[floralpeace]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Then how u know u got rejected? U checked with the HR?

In this case, u learnt to protect urself by not working for such sh**ty company.

Why is shitty company lol.
I nv call. I recruiter saying urgent position will close on same week. Now like 3 weeks le? I cant even rem when was it lazy check last post.
I gt another interview tml n im v nt hopeful. I kip imaging the different interviewers grilling me on why I left without a job.
Everytime I preparing for interview those past experience of skepticism shows up n I feel not motivated to prepare further.

Let me offer some simple tips for interview. You applied for 100 jobs and likely the hit rate is 10% or even less, so be prepared to nail the interview! otherwise why bother to apply. I have conducted too many ill prepared interview sessions that were just wasting time

1) research the company, find out from internet, ask around, etc when I asked the question how much you know about this company, I normally got blank stares and worse, some answered "I know you are a big multinational company"...sure cmi. Research what are the company mission, products, market, customers, competitors, etc, show you have done your homework
2) Try to value add your reply with explaining how your skills/strength can help the organization. Your answers should mainly evolve around how you can contribute to the company, not what the company can do for you
3) firm handshake, dress and act professionally - for guys better wear a tie
4) greet all interviewers, clearly by name and thanks them at the end, by their name again
5) prepare your answers for 50 common interview question. come prepared as if it is your uni exam!
6) eye contact, don't stare but don't look down or away
7) good to take note and have a copy of the job description in front of you, but ask permission first
8) wait for the interviewer to complete the question before answering. speak slowly and confidently. Never cut in as the interviewers may want to ask several questions and also it is rude
9) ask smart questions (3-5) at the end of the interview. Usually this will make or break as this is the last chance to impress. Eg what are the company challenges for the next 3-5 years, what is the direction or trend the industry is heading, culture/values about the organization, what are the important skills to succeed in the position
10) I am most impressed by candidates who can give a good summary of his skills, career objectives and why he should be hired at the end of the interview

[floralpeace]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Let me offer some simple tips for interview. You applied for 100 jobs and likely the hit rate is 10% or even less, so be prepared to nail the interview! otherwise why bother to apply. I have conducted too many ill prepared interview sessions that were just wasting time

1) research the company, find out from internet, ask around, etc when I asked the question how much you know about this company, I normally got blank stares and worse, some answered "I know you are a big multinational company"...sure cmi. Research what are the company mission, products, market, customers, competitors, etc, show you have done your homework
2) Try to value add your reply with explaining how your skills/strength can help the organization. Your answers should mainly evolve around how you can contribute to the company, not what the company can do for you
3) firm handshake, dress and act professionally - for guys better wear a tie
4) greet all interviewers, clearly by name and thanks them at the end, by their name again
5) prepare your answers for 50 common interview question. come prepared as if it is your uni exam!
6) eye contact, don't stare but don't look down or away
7) good to take note and have a copy of the job description in front of you, but ask permission first
8) wait for the interviewer to complete the question before answering. speak slowly and confidently. Never cut in as the interviewers may want to ask several questions and also it is rude
9) ask smart questions (3-5) at the end of the interview. Usually this will make or break as this is the last chance to impress. Eg what are the company challenges for the next 3-5 years, what is the direction or trend the industry is heading, culture/values about the organization, what are the important skills to succeed in the position
10) I am most impressed by candidates who can give a good summary of his skills, career objectives and why he should be hired at the end of the interview

Thanks dear.
My fault lies in explaining quitting without a job and career objective.
I dun relly hv career objective cz just spam anythg im eligible for. The ones im really interested nv call me.
How to summarize at the end? Mean sense the interview is ending n quickly give a summary before thanking?