OP,

I'm in the same boat. I want to throw in the towel, but I can't. I have an interview in the coming days, for a temporary gig, and I am keeping my expectations low, next to zero, because I'm sick of getting so close and then not getting the gig.

Hang in there.

I have no idea really.

Anonymous wrote:@ 9:36- I did ask for feedback from the temp agency, but they wouldn't give me any. They just said that "The company thought I was nice but decided to go in a different direction."

That's the problem. They always give you such a vague answer like that. What does that even mean?

@ 9:36- I did ask for feedback from the temp agency, but they wouldn't give me any. They just said that "The company thought I was nice but decided to go in a different direction."

Two things OP:

1. I was actually FIRED from a temp job once so it could be worse.

2. Can the temp agency give you some constructive feedback?

When I did my last job search, I was one of the top 2 candidates for 2 different jobs and one I really wanted. I got neither. I had a friend who knew one of the hiring managers call and ask for constructive criticism. She really pressed for the truth after he tried to give her platitudes.

I found out that one of my references gave me a bad reference. I Was Shocked. Obviously I fixed that situation and was hired within a couple of months.

OP, its all serendipity. One week I felt like nobody would ever hire me and three weeks later I had an offer. It will happen for you.

OP, what email program do you use? J/k.

I was out of work over 3 years, so I have been through what you're going through. Yes, it's absolutely awful. I will cross my fingers that you find something soon!

I hear you, OP. I've just had five interviews for a job I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get. It's unbelievable how much competition there is for jobs these days, and how many hoops you have to jump through. I think often they have a favored candidate, but they call a whole bunch of people in so they have the appearance of fairness, or something. I feel like I was used, lead along to make me feel like I was an actual candidate when all along, they simply needed to fill out their pool with well-qualified candidates.

I'm so frustrated, I am ready to eat my shoes. I might try that one day, actually. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Why am I always the runner up, not the winner of the pageant?

I would advise as a mentor to a lot of young women, ask a few trusted friends and business professionals to "mock interview" you. I do this with all our interns. It's an invaluable look for me at how they are coming across in interviews. We treat each others as strangers, and I mock interview them for specific jobs.

Anonymous wrote:Today I had an interview for a temp job that would last a month. The company was given 3 resumes from my temp agency, and couldn't decide between us, so they brought us in for interviews. I just got the news that I didn't get it. I had another interview last week for a contract job, and I haven't heard back from that because the company isn't sure if they're even getting the contact at all. This is just kind of a rant because I'm exhausted from throwing out resumes, trying to network with people, etc. and not having things work out. I just feel like I can't win with my job search and I'm starting to feel like I'll be unemployed forever.

I know exactly how you feel. I wish employers would give you a reason why they chose another candidate over you. So frustrating!

Well for the temp agency I'm doing admin work, but I'm only working for them because I'm trying to keep a paycheck coming in while looking for work in my field (defense contracting). I even have a clearance and that doesn't seem to be helping me much.

I'm right there with ya! NTM, all the calls to my references! Ugh, this is getting annoying as hell!

What field?

Today I had an interview for a temp job that would last a month. The company was given 3 resumes from my temp agency, and couldn't decide between us, so they brought us in for interviews. I just got the news that I didn't get it. I had another interview last week for a contract job, and I haven't heard back from that because the company isn't sure if they're even getting the contact at all. This is just kind of a rant because I'm exhausted from throwing out resumes, trying to network with people, etc. and not having things work out. I just feel like I can't win with my job search and I'm starting to feel like I'll be unemployed forever.