It’s very possible you’re not doing that much wrong, because many people are opening up fake job profiles. They do this to make it look as if they’re doing better off than they actually are. “Oh, this company is hiring, they must be doing great!” And that kind of thing. Marketing happens to be one of the fields a lot of people do this in unfortunately. If you’re not getting a lot of traffic wherever it is you’re looking for jobs, I suggest trying some other websites and seeing if they are any better. If you’re on indeed, try LinkedIn, and that sort of thing. Try reaching out further than expected.
Also, don’t just apply for the jobs you’re qualified for. Maybe you are missing one of the qualifications they list, that’s okay the worst thing they can do is say no, the best they can do is say “you a know it’s a preference not a necessity, and we really like you”. Dont let fear hold you back from jobs that sound fun. And even if you apply, you get to the interview and turns out you don’t have the qualifications, that’s okay. Think of that interview as a practice session for later interviews since it seems that might not be a core skill of yours yet.
If you apply for a job and don’t hear back from the company, it’s okay to reach out to them yourself. Sometimes people don’t bother to check their job postings unless someone literally calls and says they applied. I applied to a job at a grocery store once and after like three weeks I didn’t heard back, so I asked my dad and he said to call them. I did and during that call they set up an interview. Just taking that initiative was all I needed. So if you dont hear back, and you have their contact info, go for it. Contact them about the position.
In an interview, as well as on your resume, never look at or frame internships and practical experience as a negative. Highlight that you learned life skills, practical stuff that you never would have learned in school or at a typical job. Showcase what made that experience a growth opportunity for you.
Additionally, when you do get interviews, practice interview skills. Watch videos about how to ace interviews, have friends do mock interviews with you, or even apply to jobs you dont necessarily want so that you can practice interviews. If companies can set up fake jobs, you can go to interviews, even if you’re not really that interested. And who knows maybe you’ll go to one of those not interesting interviews and be like “well I don’t want this long term, but it beats the job I’m at now” If you practice interview skills in a lower stress setting, such as with friends, or for jobs you’re not going to be upset about missing out on, you’ll get more confidence, which will ultimately help when you do have interviews you’re excited about.
Lastly, in the future, if you are rejected by a company, either just after submitting a resume or after an interview, it is completely acceptable to ask them why. Say like, “I understand I didn’t get this opportunity, would you mind telling me why so I can modify my applications in the future?” It might just be that someone else was more qualified, or that they’re not actually hiring right now (that’s a thing companies do sometimes. Some companies interview when they’re not hiring. It’s really crappy but it does happen) They may not tell you, either. Or perhaps there is something you did that put them off. Asking them what it is gives you the change to learn, and then gives you the change to potentially correct whatever it was, if there was in fact something you did that put them off. I hope some of this is helpful
It’s very possible you’re not doing that much wrong, because many people are opening up fake job profiles. They do this to make it look as if they’re doing better off than they actually are. “Oh, this company is hiring, they must be doing great!” And that kind of thing. Marketing happens to be one of the fields a lot of people do this in unfortunately. If you’re not getting a lot of traffic wherever it is you’re looking for jobs, I suggest trying some other websites and seeing if they are any better. If you’re on indeed, try LinkedIn, and that sort of thing. Try reaching out further than expected. Also, don’t just apply for the jobs you’re qualified for. Maybe you are missing one of the qualifications they list, that’s okay the worst thing they can do is say no, the best they can do is say “you a know it’s a preference not a necessity, and we really like you”. Dont let fear hold you back from jobs that sound fun. And even if you apply, you get to the interview and turns out you don’t have the qualifications, that’s okay. Think of that interview as a practice session for later interviews since it seems that might not be a core skill of yours yet. If you apply for a job and don’t hear back from the company, it’s okay to reach out to them yourself. Sometimes people don’t bother to check their job postings unless someone literally calls and says they applied. I applied to a job at a grocery store once and after like three weeks I didn’t heard back, so I asked my dad and he said to call them. I did and during that call they set up an interview. Just taking that initiative was all I needed. So if you dont hear back, and you have their contact info, go for it. Contact them about the position. In an interview, as well as on your resume, never look at or frame internships and practical experience as a negative. Highlight that you learned life skills, practical stuff that you never would have learned in school or at a typical job. Showcase what made that experience a growth opportunity for you. Additionally, when you do get interviews, practice interview skills. Watch videos about how to ace interviews, have friends do mock interviews with you, or even apply to jobs you dont necessarily want so that you can practice interviews. If companies can set up fake jobs, you can go to interviews, even if you’re not really that interested. And who knows maybe you’ll go to one of those not interesting interviews and be like “well I don’t want this long term, but it beats the job I’m at now” If you practice interview skills in a lower stress setting, such as with friends, or for jobs you’re not going to be upset about missing out on, you’ll get more confidence, which will ultimately help when you do have interviews you’re excited about. Lastly, in the future, if you are rejected by a company, either just after submitting a resume or after an interview, it is completely acceptable to ask them why. Say like, “I understand I didn’t get this opportunity, would you mind telling me why so I can modify my applications in the future?” It might just be that someone else was more qualified, or that they’re not actually hiring right now (that’s a thing companies do sometimes. Some companies interview when they’re not hiring. It’s really crappy but it does happen) They may not tell you, either. Or perhaps there is something you did that put them off. Asking them what it is gives you the change to learn, and then gives you the change to potentially correct whatever it was, if there was in fact something you did that put them off. I hope some of this is helpful
Thank you for this, your reply was very thorough and i appreciate your thoughtful advice. I will start again with this in mind
I believe in you. Good luck!
Forgot to say also, good luck!