[silver_moon]

I didn't get it. I'm not surprised to be honest 'cause no matter how hard I try at things, nothing works out for me.

They did say this though: Unfortunately you haven't been shortlisted for a full-time post.
However, we would like to keep your details on file as we will soon be
looking to fill a part-time position. More full-time positions may also
become available in the future.

So maybe (haha!) I might get a part-time position. sigh!

I'm gonna keep writing for jobs, doing one now... but I just keep getting knock after knock and now I just feel completely worthless, hopeless and just generally *$@!.
I'm meant to be doing my first day as a volunteer tonight... I know I'm gonna have to go, but I'm really not in the mood to and I'm panicking already.

WHEN IS ANYTHING GONNA GO RIGHT!?

Molly

[cantstopcrying]

I think something did go right! By having that interview you took the steps needed to go. You were scared and nervous but you overcame that. Instead of looking at it like it didn't go right because you didn't get the job, look at it like it did go right, because the job for you is still out there and if you would have gotten this job you would miss the opportunity that is still waiting for you. As nervous and sick to your stomach as you are, please try to take this a positive--two or three positives: you actually went to the interview, you get another chance to find the job that is right for you, you get more chances to overcome your fear by going on other interviews. Molly, you are not worthless. Just think what an impact you will have when you volunteer tonight! Take that deep breath and jump in with both feet and go.

[silver_moon]

((((((cantstopcrying)))))) thank you thank you thank you
I think I'm just having a really bad 'negative' week... I just need to get myself thinking positively again... I'm listening to the depression again and not to me... only thing is I never notice what I'm doing until I'm told... maybe that's another step to work on

[Malachite]

Dear SupermansGirlfriend,

There is no harder job, no task more emotionally draining, than looking for a job. I think, that is why so many of us, often, stay in jobs we loathe, because looking for a new job is so much more loathsome.

Also, bear in mind, a successful interview, is a function of your presentation, not a function of whether or not you received an offer. Most of the time, you will not receive an offer.

I wish you success,

Larry

[silver_moon]

Thank you Larry
I've been asked by my doctor to stop looking for jobs and she's put me on a sick note because she believes that, the state I'm in at the moment, I'm really not ready for any interviews nevermind the actual jobs. So I'm kinda proud I managed to go to that interview (it was experience and a positive step for me)... but in a way now I'm glad I didn't get the full time post because deep down I don't think I would cope with it at the moment, as much as I'd love to, which is sad.

[splitimage]

Job hunting is a horrible activity, even when you're not depressed. I hated it when I was last doing it. And it took me 6 months of looking basically full time, before I got a job. Just because you didn't get a job, it's not a reflection on you, it just means that they didn't think you were the best fit for the position - but there will be a position where you are the best fit. I went through tons of interviews in my job hunt and it was always depressing to not get called back for a second interview, or not get the job, but I had to just keep reminding myself that I do have skills. And in the end, I wound up in a job that's just right for me, right now. You will too eventually.

And in the meantime, if your Dr. doesn't think you're ready for full time work, listen to them, but continue to do your volunteer work as that builds skills and contacts that could be useful when you do start job hunting again.

--splitimage