It is literally impossible to be a job seeker. You have to be open to work, but not obvious with a green banner that you are open to work. You can't outright say you are looking for a job, you have to say you are ready to move on to the next adventure or challenge, but also you have to be open to work. You have to be authentic, but also don’t express any real struggles or say anything that may be construed as negative. You have to have a salary range that fits your skills and the value you bring, but you shouldn’t ask about the salary if it’s not posted or negotiate for more if it's too low because that’s crass. You have to show you are passionate about a role, but not too passionate because then you are desperate. You have to be 100% qualified, but you can’t be over-qualified because then you will get bored and leave. You have to have room for growth, but also meet all the desired, preferred, and wish list qualifications. Show how your unique background benefits the role, but also come from the exact school, company, and zip code they prefer. You’re supposed to love your job, but don’t talk about your job all the damn time. You have to be dedicated to your job search, but also always be looking out for other people. You have to answer for the broken hiring system, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. For senior or director roles, you have to have 15+ years of experience, but don’t be over 40. For entry level jobs, you need to be at the start of your career, but have 5-7 years of experience. As a woman, you’re supposed to stay young and pretty, but not so pretty that it’s distracting for men in the workplace. You have have a photo where you are dressed professionally. But not too buttoned up because then you look stuck up, and not too revealing because then you are thirsty and won't be taken seriously. But still be pretty. Also, as a woman, you have to be careful not to undersell yourself. Be your best advocate, but don’t do it too much because then you are egotistical. Be friendly, but not too friendly because it’s your fault if you’re harassed. Be confident, but not prideful. Be unique, but also a good culture fit. Be creative, but compatible. Be a team player but always stand out. Use AI for apps, but don’t let them know you used AI. And always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged, so keep going like Sisyphus pushing that boulder up that hill. But also always be grateful. Never be angry, never show off, never make a mistake, never look desperate, never show fear, never crack. Be proactive but also acknowledge none of it is within your control. And, as it turns out, in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong and your resume isn’t good enough, but also everything is your fault. I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single job seeker tie themselves into knots so that someone will like us enough to hire us.
Ok
This is an exaggeration. I see ugly faces like mine getting hired all the time.
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Ugly males maybe. But that's about it.
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These are true when you have to do job search actively. But when recruiters reach out to you, none of the above is a problem.
Not true at all.
sounds like dating
I can relate. It’s been heartbreaking to say the least with market.
So well written
there is hope boys and girls - https://www.teamblind.com/post/[UPDATE]-3-Offers-FINALLY-9-months-after-Google-Layoff-Dont-lose-hope-oEr45bur
Sounds like you need a therapist.
before commenting, read the title
*sounds like the author needs a therapist & op also need a therapist