Being unemployed is hard enough. The question is, on these job exams, are the specialized for your skill set or general exams like math and stuff? If the exams are in your area, you may want to polish up on some stuff. If they are general, I would beat yourself up. By the way, when was the last time beating yourself up did any good? It doesn't help, makes things worse. Been there, done that. Keep at it. This is a "jobless economic recovery" as in some cities have really high unemployment rates. I'd say to come here for support, then dust yourself off and get back on the horsey. Keep trying, good luck and keep posting!