I’ve Had 85 Interviews, No Job Offers & No One Will Tell Me Why

Source: Ask A Manager

Job searching becomes so frustrating especially if no opportunities are forthcoming. It gets worse if you are always attending interviews yet no employer gives you a job.

Here is what a job seeker is going through after attending 85 unsuccessful interviews.

I lost my job in February of 2013. Since then, I’ve landed a couple of short-term contract positions at reputable companies in the country and I’ve been getting freelance work fairly regularly. I feel lucky, but my goal is to land a regular full-time job and I have never had such a hard time landing one in my 10 years as a professional.

I’ve used my network to its fullest extent, and I tailor my CV for each position I apply for and almost always land an interview. In fact, I have been on 85 interviews in the past year and have yet to receive an offer. This is frustrating.

I know I am not a terrible interviewer – I was able to land contract positions very quickly at large companies. I dress the part, do my research, and can’t really pinpoint what is going wrong in these interviews. If only it were obvious!

When I get a rejection email or call, I always ask for feedback. I usually get something along the lines of this email: “I thought you were enthusiastic and certainly presented yourself well. I can’t think of any suggestions I would make. You have a lot to offer. Keep at it and good luck.”

Obviously, this is not the answer I am looking for, but this is what I consistently receive. Is there another way I should ask for feedback upon getting rejected for a position?

I did a mock interview at a recruitment agency and they also claimed that I interviewed “perfectly” and didn’t have any suggestions. I have asked friends and family to give honest opinions about my appearance and personality. I have spent large amounts of money on haircuts, manicures and clothes to minimize any superficial reasons I could be rejected. I am running out of ideas!

Please help!

What could be the problem with this job seeker?

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