We find it really annoying when companies leave up job postings even though the position has already been filled. It just feels like all that effort you spent towards the application was a complete waste of time.
You've worked so hard putting that cover letter and resume together...only to receive a rejection letter. And that's if you're lucky, because usually you hear nothing back. We get it. We are frustrated as well.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
The holiday blues...
So job seekers...how is the holiday season treating you? Are you finding that there are less jobs posted online? Have recruiters and hiring managers gone into vacation mode and they're not looking at job apps until January? It is frustrating, we know. However, don't give up!
Things have definitely slowed down around here but that does not stop us from networking at holiday parties and family get-togethers. Definitely let those around you know that you're still looking for a job and also what field/industry you're interested in. You never know if they might know of somebody who is hiring.
Also, don't stop applying to jobs you see posted online/newspapers/anywhere else or hear about through word of mouth just because it's the holidays. Keep at it and don't break the momentum. We all know how easy it is to procrastinate (umm...there's a reason my treadmill is dusty) and once you go down that path, it's really difficult to pull yourself out of it.
One more thing, we have gone international! Our European counterparts are also feeling the sting of this global recession (that just won't seem to end!). However, it seems that it is more standard for companies in countries like The Netherlands and Germany to send out rejection letters than it is here in the US. You can check out our Euro buddies at:
http://afwijzingsbrief. blogspot.com/
and
http:// meinablehnungsschreiben. blogspot.com/
Thanks for reading!
Things have definitely slowed down around here but that does not stop us from networking at holiday parties and family get-togethers. Definitely let those around you know that you're still looking for a job and also what field/industry you're interested in. You never know if they might know of somebody who is hiring.
Also, don't stop applying to jobs you see posted online/newspapers/anywhere else or hear about through word of mouth just because it's the holidays. Keep at it and don't break the momentum. We all know how easy it is to procrastinate (umm...there's a reason my treadmill is dusty) and once you go down that path, it's really difficult to pull yourself out of it.
One more thing, we have gone international! Our European counterparts are also feeling the sting of this global recession (that just won't seem to end!). However, it seems that it is more standard for companies in countries like The Netherlands and Germany to send out rejection letters than it is here in the US. You can check out our Euro buddies at:
http://afwijzingsbrief.
and
http://
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The position has been closed
Thank you for letting me know the position has been closed. Really wish more companies would take the time and effort to let job seekers know what is going on. Yes, I know they are overwhelmed and it's unrealistic...but it's a common courtesy.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
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