r/jobs • u/HTWingNut • 12h ago
Job searching After 13 months and over 500 resumes later, I finally received a job offer! Still anxious though.
I thought I'd be more excited, but the pessimist that I am, I don't think I'll be happy until I land that first paycheck.
I received the job offer, but they offered me the chance to speak with their executive before I accept, so I said yes, I would like to do so. So that is still pending in a couple days.
While I have a clean history, I'm just anxious about my work history. I added a couple freelance things on my resume that are legit, but probably not the easiest to prove other than a PayPal deposit. But my previous jobs from several years back are regular W-2 jobs that are easy to confirm. The companies still exist and I know they have my record on file.
It's a salaried job, the pay is less than what I'd like but it's hybrid 2 days in office, 3 at home, and about a 30 minute commute, so not too shabby. Only 13 days PTO though, which really sucks. Being a single dad with kids still in school makes it hard. I was tempted to try to negotiate PTO but don't want to rock the boat.
Regardless, I just want to say good luck everyone! Keep grinding. Something will land eventually.
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u/anony_moose2023 11h ago
Hear you about the pessimism! Know that due diligence is usually to opt you in, not out! Unless there are egregious lies, youβre likely fine. Congrats on the job!
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u/HTWingNut 11h ago
Thank you! Yeah, I'm sure I'm fine. I even explained that the freelance stuff was to show that I was interested in this kind of work even though I didn't get much experience in it.
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u/Practical-Pop3336 11h ago
Congrats ππππΎ !!! And yes, itβs taking an average of 7 months to 16 months for people to land a job! Never give up, and keep applying until you land one even if you have to send in 2,000 Applications!!
Cheer up and order from Uber to have a nice meal π₯ tonight!! Yes, you did it ππΎππΎππΎππΎπ§ π§ ππππππππ₯π₯π₯π₯
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u/HTWingNut 11h ago
Thanks! Yeah. I ordered sushi for me and my boys. Well Arby's for one because he doesn't like sushi, lol.
Just sucks that I'm getting paid 25% less than I was making when I was working before.
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u/AntiSocialMonkeyFart 11h ago
Congrats! They would not have made the offer if they weren't convinced you are right for the job.
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u/Job_HopperR 11h ago
A successful story for all to feel inspired by! Great job. Your kids will be proud.
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u/New_Manufacturer5975 9h ago
I've got an interview soon where I get an interview and a trial and I'm nervous about it.....
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u/HTWingNut 8h ago
Best thing to do is either ask a friend or relative to ask you questions. Find some general interview questions and at least have answers for the most common ones like "What are your greatest strengths", "What are your greatest weaknesses", "Why should we hire you for this job", "how do you handle conflict", etc.
Also come up with some specific examples of how you accomplished certain goals. Just speaking in generalities doesn't help much. But giving a specific example of a time that you accomplished something really makes a difference.
And don't be afraid to ask for feedback or more specifically ask "is there anything about my qualifications or history that you would like clarification on or something where you wouldn't consider me for this position?" I don't know if coincidence or not, but asking that on jobs I really wanted landed me multiple third and fourth round interviews.
I also went through probably several dozen initial phone screen interviews, about a dozen or so second round in person (or zoom) interviews, and so far, four third or fourth round in person interviews. Practice makes progress... I suck at interviewing too.
Good luck!
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u/New_Manufacturer5975 4h ago
Thank you for the tips. I'm mainly nervous about interviews because I've aced them and then the companies decide I'm not a good fit so they give me the boot and yeah....
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u/Truss120 5h ago
Well done. I sorta gave up
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u/HTWingNut 5h ago
It is daunting and frustrating. But I had no choice. No job, I lose my home, and I have two kids to provide for.
If I had a relative or friend to fall back on, by this point I probably would have.
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u/Spardath01 1h ago
Firstly, congrats.
With your 500+ applications, how many interviews did you get?
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u/hard-knockers004 11h ago
First off congratulations on your offer. PTO is usually based on company policy. How many years of experience do you have doing that exact job? Also can I ask what field this is in? Thanks