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Poppinjay · 09-09-2005, 08:23 AM

I've been in the same industry (media) for the past 17 years. I've never had trouble finding a job. In fact, over the past two years, a few places have called me to ask if I'm interested in working for them. Now, we've moved. My wife finished her MBA and was offered a job paying way more. But not enough that I can laze around.

The thing that gets me, is that I am having no luck finding anything. There have been SEVERAL positions open, but I get nothing. It's like they hold al lottery to decide whose resume gets reviewed.

The way my current employer works, if I apply, and I fit the qualifications, and there is no obvious anti-social tendencies, they have to interview me. But I get nothing. I had ONE interview, and the manager told me I was a strong candidate and that I could expect a call and to call him if I had any questions. So I made the usual follow up contact, which he never replied to, until he had his personnel person e-mail me that they chose somebody else.

I dress well, I interview well, I can put together a killer application package, I have a wall full of awards for my work, but nada. I would understand if there were no jobs, but several have come open.

In the meantime, I'm at my current job, commuting home on weekends (300 miles). Any advice?

09-09-2005, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	Job Hunting I've been in the same industry (media) for the past 17 years. I've never had trouble finding a job. In fact, over the past two years, a few places have called me to ask if I'm interested in working for them. Now, we've moved. My wife finished her MBA and was offered a job paying way more. But not enough that I can laze around. The thing that gets me, is that I am having no luck finding anything. There have been SEVERAL positions open, but I get nothing. It's like they hold al lottery to decide whose resume gets reviewed. The way my current employer works, if I apply, and I fit the qualifications, and there is no obvious anti-social tendencies, they have to interview me. But I get nothing. I had ONE interview, and the manager told me I was a strong candidate and that I could expect a call and to call him if I had any questions. So I made the usual follow up contact, which he never replied to, until he had his personnel person e-mail me that they chose somebody else. I dress well, I interview well, I can put together a killer application package, I have a wall full of awards for my work, but nada. I would understand if there were no jobs, but several have come open. In the meantime, I'm at my current job, commuting home on weekends (300 miles). Any advice?