Waiting to hear back from interview- anyone else?

[Oohitsagoodpaper]

Made redundant two months ago and of the six jobs that I have applied for so far, I have only had an interview for one. That interview was last week and I still haven’t heard back. It’s all very disheartening as I really have tried my best and taken time on each application.

The interview went ok-ish but I waffled. A lot. It was my first interview in years and although I prepared, my mind just panics when I’m in an interview situation. I have since thought of much, much better answers to their questions and have remembered experiences that really demonstrate my skills rather than the crap I came out with.

While this is not my dream job, it is something I am genuinely interested in, flexible, pays well and would be a great step in my career. I am trying my best to stay positive, but the longer I don’t hear, the more I am losing hope. I really, really need a job soon or I will be in financial difficulties.

It’s hanging over my head and my stomach has a constant writhing knot in it.

Anyone else waiting to hear back from a job interview? Solidarity to you, if so.

You could ring them and ask? Would show you were keen too

Thanks for your reply @WorthyOtter, I’ve just sent them an email. Wish me luck! 🤞🏻

Good luck! It’s so relentless applying for and interviewing for jobs.

I had an interview yesterday, they told me I won’t hear until early next week because they’re interviewing all week.

Good luck to you too @Changingplace! How do you think your interview went?

The interviews for the role I applied for took place on one day (last Thursday) but you never know- maybe someone had to reschedule for some reason and that’s why I haven’t heard yet. That’s what I keep telling myself 😁

I think the main reason I want this job is so I can just relax and stop looking/ worrying. Job hunting is exhausting!

Good luck! Don't be disheartened if you don't, it's very hard at the moment to find a new job, my husbands been applying for a while he's getting fed up now and stuck in a job he hates. Update us when you hear back

I’ve had a second interview and now it’s another waiting game, god I hate it!!

Have you had any news yet?

Fab news @Changingplace! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Found out today that I didn’t get it. Gutted. The hunt continues but feeling very low about it all. Will have to pick myself up again tomorrow and keep trying.

Oh sorry to hear that :( I’ve had a few rejections lately, chin up - keep trying something will come up x

I am in your position @Oohitsagoodpaper (redundancy from a start-up two months ago) and have heard nothing back from the jobs I have applied to - it is so horrible. So honestly - this is not about you, I think that all of us in this situation just have to carry on. Mine won't be a qualifications or experience issue (I have a lot of both - possibly I'm overqualified for roles). I have never experienced this in my life before - I just think recruiters are flooded with applicants.