I got laid off from my job on October 1st and I’ve been applying to TONS of jobs daily. Literally since the moment the Zoom call announcing that I was no longer employed, I’ve started applying for a new job. Nothing. While I was employed an unnerving amount of people would tell me how much they’d heard that employers were dying to have former employees from the company I previously worked for. Every day, even on Thanksgiving actually, I have received rejection emails. I’m getting phone interviews and completing assessments with high scores. I’ve been willing to relocate, take a pay cut, and change industries (except sales - I refuse), and yet I’ve had not a single ounce of luck.
Yes, I’m here whining, but I’m genuinely not sure what else to do. I’ve reached out to recruiters, sent cold emails, filled out many applications, tried AI tools. All I have is a potential cocktail serving job when I used to do HR related stuff. I’ve asked previous interviewers and recruiters for feedback, but haven’t received any responses. I’m starting to feel completely hopeless and like I’m running out of time. I don’t know what else to do anymore and I’m scared I’ll lose my apartment and my car.
Can anyone provide some kind words or advice here?