…than not being called back about a job?

Being called and essentially told “Sorry, we’re not hiring you. Try again later!”

Like… thanks. Fucking thanks.

I don’t know why I even bother trying anymore. I’m apparently 100% unhireable even by companies who will hire people convicted of violent felonies, so why waste my energy?

Ugh, yeah, job searching is the most frustrating thing ever, especially in the current job market >.< But don't get disheartened because sometimes it really is as simple as they didn't look at your application because they already had so many. :/ I graduate from uni this year, and I'm not looking forward to this at all ._.

I honestly prefer to be emailed (not called) back with a "sorry but we don't think youre right for this position blah blah blah"

But thats only because it takes some of the "HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?!" stress off me.

I completely understand. I've applied at like 100 places and got denial after denial there looking for certain people :/ But giving up all together isn't a good idea either maybe revise your resume? or ask around? I gave up and started focusing on school.. atleast for now..

Only once did someone call me back to tell me that they weren't going to hire me. I was so relieved. Sure I was upset I didn't get the job, but at least the manager was kind enough to let me know. I hate sitting around hoping for a call-back.

I would much rather be called and told I didn't get the job or that they're not hiring than be left hanging. At least once I know I don't have the job I can stop waiting around and redirect my focus towards other opportunities. I feel your pain, though. Job hunting is the most frustrating thing. There's really nothing you can do but keep trying, keep tweaking your resume and cover letter, keep trying to get even a minute of face time with the hiring managers. Don't let that be all you do, though, because endless job hunting is life sucking. Make sure you're taking time in between to enjoy yourself and not burn out.

I hate the "Sorry, we're not hiring you" calls most because virtually no one here does them. Maybe... three or four companies do? The rest just kind of ignore you if they're not interested in an interview. 98% of the time, if you're getting a call, it's because they're interested in talking to you. Maybe not hiring, but at least giving you a once-over.

So when I get these calls or emails from the 2% of places that apparently do this, I can't help but get my hopes up. Until I get that message, anyway. Then I just get to deal with a day of crippling depression and panic attacks. FUN.

And it's hard not to feel down... I've been submitting applications to places for eight years, and in two states, and have still only managed four interviews... none of which panned out (obviously.)

It's not like I'm even trying for "important" or skilled-labor jobs, because I'm not able to do most of those - gas station, convenience, thrift, and grocery store, and custodial work literally makes up 98% of the bulk of my applications (and when Circle K keeps advertising the same open position every other week, after I've applied several times... it makes me wonder.)

I mean, I've been fairly successful with self-employment so far, but it's not something I want to rely on forever. I would be a lot less anxious if I had a guaranteed paycheck coming every week or two.

I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I've rewritten my resume a dozen times, cut out every last bit of fluff, prettied it up without being outright dishonest....

I'm starting to think that I would just be better off filing for SSI or Disability.

The only time I've ever been called back for a job was by one of those shady door-to-door sales pitch jobs where they only spread by word of mouth rather than advertising. I had to turn them down because it required knowing a lot of people (to sell to) and I don't.