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zeldokry's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I've been doing everything I can to avoid being jobless. My goal is to move out and live independently, and getting a job is the first step. Over the past year, I've worked hard on my resumes and cover letters with the help of career advisors. Recently, I had an interview for a People Operations Associate position. I received a message after the interview stating that while I had a strong interview and represented my skills well, they would not be moving forward with my application. They mentioned how competitive the candidate pool was and encouraged me to apply again in the future if another position aligns with my skills. It feels like my life is on hold, waiting for someone to give me a chance. I haven't had a steady job in over a year, only managing to secure some temporary work. As a 25-year-old man with a bachelor's degree in communications, I just want to find a role in administrative operations support. I've been actively applying, getting feedback, and adapting my approach, but it's disheartening to receive so many rejections despite positive feedback on my interviews. I just want to work and live my life quietly.

    Job title: People Operations Associate

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    I've been on the job hunt since January 2025, and it's been a tough journey. I'm a 25-year-old male, and despite having great interviews and a solid resume, I keep facing rejection. I've even worked with career advisors from my school, but nothing seems to stick. Recently, I've been wondering if I should just take any job that comes my way. I tried that before, but all I got were temp positions, which didn't feel like a long-term solution. I get that some people suggest taking any job is a smart move, but I want to avoid burnout and getting stuck in a role that doesn't fit me. I want to find something I can see myself doing for years, not just a stopgap. I believe in playing the game smart, and while I appreciate the advice, I feel like I'm already doing everything I can. I've sacrificed a lot to try to improve my situation, and I have plans to move out and live independently soon. But I worry that if I take a job I can't see myself in, it could lead to burnout and potentially end up homeless. I just wish people would stop making assumptions about my efforts and understand that I'm really trying to secure a role that works for me.

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    I am a 25-year-old man with a bachelor's degree in communications, and for the past year and a few months, I've been searching for a job to help me move out and live independently. I've been diligently working on my resumes and cover letters with the help of career advisors. Recently, I interviewed for a People Operations Associate position, but unfortunately, I received a rejection email. The message was positive in tone, stating that I had a strong interview and represented my skills well, but they decided not to move forward with my application due to the competitive candidate pool. It's incredibly frustrating to have been applying for over a year, receiving feedback that my interviews are great, yet still facing rejection. I just want to find a job in administrative operations support and start my life. It feels like my future is in the hands of others, and I can't help but feel stuck. Despite the setbacks, I am determined to keep applying and not give up. All I want is to work and eventually live a quiet life on my own.

    Job title: People Operations Associate

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