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Keep getting turned down

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moose234 · 04/12/2018 11:34

Hi all,

I am wanting to go back to work part time I have a 4 month old baby, and can't go back to my old job due to the hours, I keep applying for jobs and keep getting turned down, I have had 2 interviews but just not got anywhere, I'm feeling really down about it.
Just needed to vent!

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MotherOfMinions · 04/12/2018 11:39

This is perfectly normal. You just have to keep trying. Nobody walks into a job easily these days

RioRio99 · 04/12/2018 11:44

I wouldn't say two interviews would count as being turned down a lot. Perfectly normal. The fact you're getting interviews is good. Some people struggle with that alone (I have in the past). Just keep going and ask for feedback where you can.

Camomila · 04/12/2018 11:45

Me too!
DH theory is that Brexit is also not helping in my case (European name)
Keep going BrewCake

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VimFuego101 · 04/12/2018 11:50

2 interviews does not equal 'keep getting turned down'. Did those two interviews give you any feedback?

amusedbush · 04/12/2018 11:50

I've had eight interviews this year and haven't been offered any of the jobs. All of the feedback has been really positive too, it's just really competitive out there.

Thankfully I have a full time job that I like so it's not a huge deal, but it's very disheartening.

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moose234 · 04/12/2018 11:58

What I meant is I have had two interviews, but been turned down for many more from online applications, it's just disheartening, we live with in laws and I am desperate to get out, I hate not having my own space.

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Toughtips · 04/12/2018 12:37

Just gotta keep on at it I'm afraid.

Part time roles are mega competitive.

I ended up applying for ft in the end and recently got offered a job after attending 3 interviews.

Nicknacky · 04/12/2018 12:46

Would your in laws/partner be able to watch baby if you have anti social hours?

Until you find anything more suitable that is?

Needallthesleep · 04/12/2018 14:52

I’ve been turned down for about 10 different jobs in the last four months. It is a tough market. Whenever I get rejected the next thing pops up though, and eventually I’ll get something. Keep going, two rejections isn’t bad, and the interview practice is good.

TheMarbleFaun · 04/12/2018 16:16

Agree the fact that you're getting interviews is good
What type of job are you looking for and what sort of hours or shift pattern?

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