I literally posted here 10 days ago saying I was going bananas from the job search. But I finally have a full time job in my desired field of UX/UI Design (I was considering doing customer service lol).

I’ve been searching for probably around 9 months. I graduated in May 2026 but was lightly searching since Jan 2026 and went hard from June - now. Probably did 100s of applications I’d say maybe 600 or something total. Around 20 initial interviews 8 passed to next round, 3 final rounds all being rejected previously and now finally after 5 rounds of interviews me in I’ll be making $75k 🥳

I've been looking for a job for 2 years. I have a PhD in human physiology, with several years of military leadership and a good track record publications and grants. After 200+ applications. I got a handful of interviews, but not for anything I actually applied for, or was remotely qualified for. No offers. In 2 years, not a single offer. Starting to feel like we're at a point where if you're on the outside of the job market, it's just never going to happen. Like this is it. I'm going to move in with my parents and just never be employable again.

After months and months of applying, over 100+ applications, I have finally landed a remote job, it's 15k (INR) per month, from 12 pm - 9pm.

I have had better paying jobs in the past, but this was the only place that replied and requested for an interview. My CTC has been 35k (INR) per month.

But I knew if I asked for more, they'd reject me because they couldn't pay more.

Tbh, knowing that given my experience this is way way below what I would usually get, has been quite an experience. I felt like a loser for a while, still do.

I'm relatively new to this sector and I was confused on my first day.

I have been broke for so long, I stopped going out and hanging out with friends because I literally didn't have money.

Currently I have 4 rs in my account.

Some money is better than no money.

I am so upset. 100+ applications, only 4 interviews in 14 months and stuck in an extremely toxic household, I am fighting for my life to not lose hope but how much can one person even take? I am so tired.

I am doing all I physically can to move forward but every single day just seems to be the same repetitive shit. I don’t know what to do anymore.

The workday lawsuit also has made me realise my competition is a fkn robot and how many of my 100+ applications were automated to be sent in the junk file since I have an ethnic first and second name… Ik they discriminated on other factors too but ethnic name discrimination has been widely documented multiple times so it’s something that has been bothering tf out of me.

Been unemployed for 2 months and just recently went back to my old bartending job for 1 day a week. I work at a slow restaurant though and make my wage with tips. There is just not enough traffic to pay my bills that way. I'm considering just going through and getting random certifications to add to my resume. I don't want to do 4 more years of school though since I am graduating with my BA in general business in December. What at best certifications I can add to that, and it won't take 2 years.

I'm tired of being rejected. For the past year and a half, all I've done is go to interviews and then get rejected. I know my resume's good enough to get me shortlisted, but it doesn't move past that. I answer all the questions to the best of my ability, show up on time, and am authentic in how I present myself. I'm tired.

I have been unemployed for the last 5 months, I was a full stack developer.

Been searching for like 4 months, I cant even land an interview, I have given only 2 interviews in which I was ghosted after the last round.

Ps I love to build things, but its just that I want a job now anyhow.

Hi everyone, my name is Nathaniel AKA Riel. I have been a recruiter for 6 years...I have worked as a technical recruiter and corporate/trade skills recruiter for large multi-million dollar national organizations. I was let go about 6 months ago from a job I worked for years with 0 warning and like many of you I was ABSOLUTELY devastated. I found myself on the other side of the interview desk and let me tell you...it has opened up my eyes to how cruel...and disgusting the recruitment industry can be and for that...I am so...so sorry. I didn't want to...for the lack of better words shovel coal into a furnace anymore. That is when I decided that I would pursue a career with a company that actually valued people. I found a company that from step one has treated me with the dignity and respect that I as a human deserve. I have never once in the 70+ interviews ( YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT 70+ interviews for someone who KNOWS THE SYSTEM) that I have done in the last 6 months been challenged like this interview challenged me it was ...so fulfilling and made me feel ...GOOD AGAIN after facing so much rejection. So here listen now, I have my recruiting desk back. I am recruiting for a massive company that has decent benefits and pays decent market value and will be relatively SAFE in the future. If you are interested in remote or trade skills work please reach out to me in the dms or down below and I'll dm you the links to my new companies careers page so you can check it out for yourself and see if there is anything of interest for you.

I know its hard because I just got done living it.
I know you're angry...i was angry too.

Instead of clenching your fist....reach out and take my hand and let me try to help because I genuinely want... to help.

I don't make commission. I am salaried and all of my needs are met with this position.

I simply want to help people get back on their feet...well......because I can.

to anyone who actually reads this....thank you forward it to whoever might need help. I have direct access to positions across the trade skills spectrum and in both remote/hybrid/onsite positions.

The firm I find my desk at is founder owned and every founder is either a minority or female. this place is truly a mythical magical and unique beast.

I hope you dont need my help...but I know there are some people that do please dont be shy I want. to. help.

-Riel

Update: I just spent the last 10 hours answering any questions anybody had about recruitment process and assisting mostly by writing job search strings for folks to help them find the specific positions they are really targeting and helping them understand corporate language and how their skills transfer and qualify them for other positions they might not have thought of. Additionally I have offered interviewing advice for various positions based on my own expertise. I have not included my company on this page yet because quite frankly I have not asked if I could outreach like this and I dont want to lose my job before I even start it. When I get formal permission I will share my companies name, but until then I will respect their privacy and keep it to the DMS. Im SURE you understand.
Transparency: I am not going to get you a new job Im going to give you tools that i used so that you can find a new job and secure it. Im not doing anything but sharing industry knowledge i have gathered over my career. Everybody could use a leg up. Im not trying to hire you for my positions. The majority of you are so overqualified for a trade skills position if i reached out to you on linked in you'd laugh me off the page...this isnt for you...this is for everybody else, who has been struggling for the last 6, 7, 8, months and has started to doubt themselves and their abilities, those who might have just given up searching in entierly. My goal here is to help as many people as possible before I am fully tied down again, because in this scary, crazy, and , honestly selfish world we live in....this woman who interviewed and inspired me, was the hand in the dark that gave riel his groove back and im going to extend that courtesy to all of you. That is my offer take it or leave it but dont get nasty on my subreddit because you are angry at the world. Let good people do good things. ok im done I love you :)

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for internship opportunities. I’ve attached my resume, and I’d really appreciate any relevant leads, referrals, or opportunities you think I might be a good fit for. Thank you!

Hi everyone, my name is Nathaniel AKA Riel. I have been a recruiter for 6 years...I have worked as a technical recruiter and corporate/trade skills recruiter for large multi-million dollar national organizations. I was let go about 6 months ago from a job I worked for years with 0 warning and like many of you I was ABSOLUTELY devastated. I found myself on the other side of the interview desk and let me tell you...it has opened up my eyes to how cruel...and disgusting the recruitment industry can be and for that...I am so...so sorry. I didn't want to...for the lack of better words shovel coal into a furnace anymore. That is when I decided that I would pursue a career with a company that actually valued people. I found a company that from step one has treated me with the dignity and respect that I as a human deserve. I have never once in the 70+ interviews ( YES YOU READ THAT F#%$ING RIGHT 70+ interviews for someone who KNOWS THE SYSTEM) that I have done in the last 6 months been challenged like this interview challenged me it was ...so fulfilling and made me feel ...GOOD AGAIN after facing so much rejection. So here listen now, I have my recruiting desk back. I am recruiting for a massive company that has decent benefits and pays decent market value and will be relatively SAFE in the future. If you are interested in remote or trade skills work please reach out to me in the dms or down below and I'll dm you the links to my new companies careers page so you can check it out for yourself and see if there is anything of interest for you.

I know its hard because I just got done living it.
I know you're angry...i was angry too.

Instead of clenching your fist....reach out and take my hand and let me try to help because I genuinely want... to help.

I don't make commission. I am salaried and all of my needs are met with this position.

I simply want to help people get back on their feet...well......because I can.

to anyone who actually reads this....thank you forward it to whoever might need help. I have direct access to positions across the trade skills spectrum and in both remote/hybrid/onsite positions.

The firm I find my desk at is founder owned and every founder is either a minority or female. this place is truly a mythical magical and unique beast.

I hope you dont need my help...but I know there are some people that do please dont be shy I want. to. help.

I’m 19 and i have been trying to find a part time job for over a year now and still haven’t landed a job. Since May i have only been on 7 interviews. Can someone please give me advice on how i can get a job. I wouldn’t even mind figuring out a little side hustle to make money online.

At this point I don't even care about potential doxxing because, hey, at least it'd mean I'm getting noticed!

I should say, I'm not in as desperate a situation as some of you. My situation is toxic and bad for my health, and I need to get out, but I'm not on the verge of total ruin or collapse. For those of you that are, my heart really goes out to you. This is just my story.

I've rebuilt my resume 4 or 5 times now from 2024 till now. I've worked with resume writers, with Reddit, with connections I have IRL to ensure my resume is as good as it can be. I've rebuilt my digital presence, updated my LinkedIn and rebuilt my portfolio website. I'm posting to LinkedIn as regularly as I can stomach. I've implemented the master resume strategy, the multi-resume strategy, the tailored resume strategy. I've played every keyword game. I've submitted with PDFs, plain text files, Word docs, you name it. I've aimed for positions above my current role, lateral to my current role, and beneath my current role.

Closing in on three years, I've submitted nearly 3,000 applications. I've had 4 interviews in that time and 5 non-related recruiter calls. I've been auto-rejected by every single other application. I woke up this morning to an auto-rejection email from a job I submitted for last night. There isn't an HR team in the galaxy that efficient.

Funny enough, the only ones I haven't been auto-rejected from are all non-WorkDay systems. The thing that's really irritating me is that I recently learned about that WorkDay lawsuit. I almost had hope, but then I read the details; a black man, aged 40, living with disabilities is claiming discrimination because he's been auto-rejected from hundreds of workday applications. I'm a white man, aged 33, with no disabilities who's been auto-rejected from thousands of workday applications. So, even if he wins (and I do hope he does because then at least one of us can get somewhere), it may only make things harder for someone like me.

I've ended up doing the one thing I'm not "supposed" to do; re-applying for jobs I've been auto-rejected from with slightly different details to see what's causing the auto-rejection. I mean, if I'm never going to get in front of a person, then what difference does it make? I'll be black-listed? For all I know and for all anyone will ever tell me, I already am!

This isn't a cry for help - it's just a rant. I started to focus on my business as that's the only bright spot in professional development anyway. I'm only sharing my experience because; whether you're like me, like Derek Mobley, or like any of your unemployed connections on LinkedIn; this has been a futile effort for all of us.

I know the job market isn’t doing great right now, but I’d really appreciate some advice. I have a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and about 2 years of professional experience. I don’t feel like my current job is somewhere I want to stay long-term, and I’ve been here about a year now, so I’m thinking it’s time to start looking and applying.
For those who have recently made a similar move, what platforms did you use to find jobs? LinkedIn, Indeed, company websites, recruiters, networking, etc.?
Also, how long did it take you to land a good-paying job that actually valued your education and experience? I’d love to hear what worked for you and anything you wish you knew before starting your search.

I have been trying to get a job as a fresher BBA but only getting those sales or Telecalling Roles. Should i go for it Or should I try to find a Good Role in a Company? Seniors help out Please.

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for my next full-time opportunity and would love to connect with employers or recruiters who are hiring.

I have a B.S. in International Trade & Marketing from FIT, a background in Business Administration, and experience across retail, merchandising, administration, customer service, and education.

I’m particularly interested in:

• Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations
• Merchandising / Product / Fashion
• Business & Administrative roles
• International Trade / Import & Export
• Entry-level corporate roles with opportunities for growth

I’m open to opportunities in Westchester, NYC, and surrounding areas. I’m also open to hybrid or remote positions.

😊

So, today, I headed to a scheduled second interview at a fast-food place and see that another person is there at the same time. The first person is interviewed for a few minutes, and I wait at least 40 more minutes. During that time, I see the hiring manager is eating and talking on the phone, and I didn't want to be rude or anything, so I kept sitting and waiting. Eventually, I head outside for a walk to stretch my legs, get some air, not even for half a minute. I head back in the building, and see the hiring manager now available, and ask her if she could interview me now. The first thing out of her mouth is, "You were the one who just walked out?" To get some air and stretch my legs, yes. Apparently, during break time, she was observant enough to notice me the entire time and not reassure or acknowledge me or anything. She then tells me to sit and wait some more. 10 minutes later, the store manager comes out, not the hiring manager herself. The kicker? I was asked the exact same "questions" as my first interview. Same clipboard and everything, virtually no real information given other than my name and phone number, again. After an hour waiting, I didn't want to burn a bridge or leave empty handed, so I answered them, again. Anyone else had such a sham of an experience?

This reminds me of the copper thieves problem. Even if they only get $30 or so for destroying an ac unit there's always a scrap metal dealer eager to buy from them. Looks like the same problem with US employers passing over thousands of legit applicants.

NBC News - A rare look inside a suspected cell of covert North Korean IT workers
https://youtu.be/qb5JY-gefbg

Meanwhile American IT workers can't even get an interview.

Title:

BTech CSE student aiming for a good-paying job by 2028 — what should I focus on?

Body:

I'm currently a 2nd-year BTech CSE student in India, and I have around 2 years to prepare for placements/jobs (targeting 2028).

Right now, I don't have strong technical skills yet. I'm learning Java and planning to get into software development, but I'm confused about what I should focus on to become job-ready and hopefully get a good package by 2028.

My rough goal is 20+ LPA, although I understand that may be difficult and I'm willing to put in the work.

For people who are already working in software/tech:

What skills should I learn between now and 2028?

Should I focus on Java + DSA + development, or choose something else?

How important are projects, internships, LeetCode/competitive programming, GitHub, etc.?

What should I realistically be able to do by the end of 2027?

Is 20+ LPA realistic for someone starting from almost zero in 2 years?

If you were in my position, what roadmap would you follow?

I'd really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have gone through placements or hiring recently.

Thanks!

I've been unemployed and without a full time job since December of 2025. I've probably sent about 250 job applications in and went through interviews with 10 different companies. Yesterday, after a 2-month process, I had a final-round interview with a company I was really excited for. I'm not sure if it went well, but I am getting so disheartened.

What's everyone doing to keep themselves motivated to keep searching?

I been applying to jobs like target, sam club, giant and other jobs i forgot i even applied month's again with no response sam clubs the only one that responded back but was just a rejection email I can only apply for part time since I'llgraduatehighschool at 19 ( had to repeat kindergarten).

The one successful thing I was able to was calling giant and asking for there hiring manger which he said he'll call be back tomorrow after looking at my application but I'm suspicious of that before that .

I went in store two times to ask for manger to get a interview before calling them only thing they said was leave my contact info and they will contact me. It was the same with target, royal farms and McDonald's my parents really want me to get a job and I do too I really want giant to call me tomorrow hopefully they didn't lie like the others.( thanks for anyone reading my situation)

So, in order to get a job, you need to pay for someone to prepare your cv and LinkedIn page for you. Then you need to pay for 10 different job boards. Then, you need to become a LinkedIn influencer and build your own personal brand and send 100s of applications to jobs that don't even exist in the end.

I am so pissed and so profoundly discouraged rn. I know I sound like a crying bitch but I just needed to vent a little bit.

I am planning to actually print my CV and take it to places in person to see if maybe that'll give me better results. That's honestly my last attempt before I just take a waiter job bc I need a job, any job at this point. Because I do not believe in online applications anymore. I feel like 90% of them are for jobs that don't exist, and those idiots are just wasting out time.

Is there a job where I can work from home? The kind I want is I simply get a template of a merchandise printing for my illustration and my workplace handles the rest? Like a work for hire merchandise illustrator? Who knows any place for this?

For the full context, I was laid off from a position I held for 6 years in October 2025. I held another job from end of February 2026 to beginning of June 2026 (so 3 full months, plus a few days). I quit this position as it was not a good fit, and was doing serious damage to my physical and mental health.

So naturally, I chose not to include that recent position in my resume, as I didn't want questions about why I stayed for such a short time. However, one recruiter suggested that I add the job to my resume anyway, because my resume shows no employment since October 2025, and the unemployment gap could be a concern to employers.

Anyone have a strong opinion in either direction? If I included this job in my resume, lied and said I was hired on a strictly temporary basis, would this result in my former employer calling bullshit and saying "No, this guy quit" during the background check?