PMET finds job ony after 8 months, 400 applications and 3 interviews

PMET jobless for 8 months received 3 interviews out of 400 applications and finally found a job

Hi Johnson,

I have the same degree as you and I am also working in a different industry (IT) for more than 15 years. I too had a hard time finding jobs matching my educational degree after graduation due to the Asian Financial Crisis then.

I was jobless since Jan 14 after I left a company where I joined for 8 months.

I was recommended to join this company by ex-colleagues who have been in the company for years.

Somehow, the company culture took a drastic change for the worst and many of us were left with no choice but to leave. The company have an attrition rate of more than 50% and my ex-colleagues left as well.

I have applied for more than 400 jobs during this period with only 3 interviews, surprisingly all from different industries. My friends in the industry have also recommended me for positions within their company but to no avail.

I think I share the same experience as many in this forum in feeling shame, despair, hopelessness and many other feelings which I don’t think can be expressed in words.

What helps to tide me through this whole episode is hope, continue to apply for jobs everyday, every job application gives me renewed hope.

I know this is easier said than done but try to do away with negative thoughts, there is more to life, exercise helps me feel better, I try to treat my family members better, making them smile where I can, this helps me as well.

Everyday is a struggle but I try very hard to stay positive.

I know it is difficult but each try makes me feel better.

I am happy to say that I am finally successful in the 3rd interview as I got a confirmation call and offer from the company yesterday.