Anyone jobless for a long time before?

[PinkyToes]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

At least u are called down for so many interviews. I only got 1 interview every 1 to 2 months. May I ask how many resumes u send a day or a week on average to get so many interviews?

Could it be that the companies are still processing the interview results and not that u are not offered? Did u call the HR to check on the results of ur interview? I went for an interview 1 mth plus ago and HR told me they still processing.

Hi, for me I would try to send at least 6 resumes a day where possible, or about 100 resumes a month. Of course, do apply in jobs that you are qualified for or at least have an interest in (to broaden your choices). Please do not send 1 resume a day or none at all just waiting for your preferred job. This is because when you are unemployed for very long (>3 months to 6 months), it will be tougher for you to get short-listed for interviews, unless you are applying for lower requirements or non-skill jobs.

What do u guys do meanwhile while waiting for calls? I think I need to keep myself occupied. I keep waiting for a call but no call. I scared I falling into depression.

Originally Posted by PinkyToes

Well, at least u have been to 10 interviews. I only been to 2 interviews in close to 3 months. Fresh grad here.

wow thats bad... what qualifications u have, mind if i ask?

Originally Posted by PinkyToes

Well, at least u have been to 10 interviews. I only been to 2 interviews in close to 3 months. Fresh grad here.

same here, 1 interview in close to 2 months. I'm a bachelors' degree holder (though not a fresh grad), but there are just too many applicants out there. Seen master degree people expecting pay like 3K, ridiculous...

I suppose the market is very competitive now. Fresh grad here with pte degree,no interviews since started sending resumes out 3 months ago. So you are not alone in facing these problems too i guess.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I suppose the market is very competitive now. Fresh grad here with pte degree,no interviews since started sending resumes out 3 months ago. So you are not alone in facing these problems too i guess.

what course u went and what kind of job you looking for ? Do not panic. 3 months is alright. I got my first job after eight months of graduation.

I now jobless but waiting for my contract to be drafted and signed after agreeing to a verbal offer a week ago.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I suppose the market is very competitive now. Fresh grad here with pte degree,no interviews since started sending resumes out 3 months ago. So you are not alone in facing these problems too i guess.

Agree with you there. Not to mention that the local uni's have graduated as well

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what course u went and what kind of job you looking for ? Do not panic. 3 months is alright. I got my first job after eight months of graduation.

I now jobless but waiting for my contract to be drafted and signed after agreeing to a verbal offer a week ago.

Thats good to hear! congrats!

Previous from marketing,so ideally looking for marketing jobs but i do not have much experience.So i guess any jobs that offers decent pay,i would probably just take it :/

Originally Posted by Unregistered

same here, 1 interview in close to 2 months. I'm a bachelors' degree holder (though not a fresh grad), but there are just too many applicants out there. Seen master degree people expecting pay like 3K, ridiculous...

Same situation here. Can I ask if u applied to government or private sector jobs? How many years of working experience do u have?

My experience is about 3 years but in 2 different fields after I graduated from local U business. Aiming to go for 1 of the fields now. I try to avoid government unless the jobscope really interests me. So far already sent about 20 resumes I guess? only 1 was government. U?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Same situation here. Can I ask if u applied to government or private sector jobs? How many years of working experience do u have?