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I keep getting interviews but no job offers so far
Aurora Borealis
runs and runs and runs awayBrooklynRegistered User regular
runs and runs and runs awayBrooklynRegistered User regular
Hi gang,
Pretty much what the title says. I have been looking for new work off and on since March or so, there was a dry period over the summer when I went to visit family, but that was a slow job posting time anyway so I don't feel like too much of a slacker. I am still employed but hate my current job more and more all the time, and I want something more in tune with my future life goals.
Since late July or thereabouts I have been searching with more gusto- casting out a bigger net by applying for more jobs, putting more time into my cover letters, etc. I'm pretty happy with my resume and I've got a good cover letter patter, that's not my problem. On a productive week I throw out about a dozen resumes, and for every 12 resumes I usually get at least one interview. Once I even got a second interview. I could be doing a lot worse. But I still don't have a new job.
What can I do to be better at interviewing? I'm having a really hard time assessing how well I come across. I dress nice, put on a little makeup, and research the company before I go. I try to think up good questions and ways in which my experience is relevant. I always send a followup email the day of or the day after. Is there something else I could be doing to knock it out of the park?
Next week I have an interview with a jewelry store in a lovely neighborhood not too far from my house. The job is full time and gives benefits after three months. I am super jazzed that they even contacted me. I want to smite this interview with my overwhelming awesomeness. Help me, H/A!
Pretty much what the title says. I have been looking for new work off and on since March or so, there was a dry period over the summer when I went to visit family, but that was a slow job posting time anyway so I don't feel like too much of a slacker. I am still employed but hate my current job more and more all the time, and I want something more in tune with my future life goals.
Since late July or thereabouts I have been searching with more gusto- casting out a bigger net by applying for more jobs, putting more time into my cover letters, etc. I'm pretty happy with my resume and I've got a good cover letter patter, that's not my problem. On a productive week I throw out about a dozen resumes, and for every 12 resumes I usually get at least one interview. Once I even got a second interview. I could be doing a lot worse. But I still don't have a new job.
What can I do to be better at interviewing? I'm having a really hard time assessing how well I come across. I dress nice, put on a little makeup, and research the company before I go. I try to think up good questions and ways in which my experience is relevant. I always send a followup email the day of or the day after. Is there something else I could be doing to knock it out of the park?
Next week I have an interview with a jewelry store in a lovely neighborhood not too far from my house. The job is full time and gives benefits after three months. I am super jazzed that they even contacted me. I want to smite this interview with my overwhelming awesomeness. Help me, H/A!
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Also, it is entirely possible that people are interviewing but not hiring. Its a weird economy.