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12 Jan 2015, 4:14 pm

I had recently graduated from college with an associates degree in human services and so far I had two interviews. The first one sent me an automated email that they want a "candidate who better fills the requirements". The second interview was not much of an interview, rather than a review of my application and asking me if I wouldn't mind a certain shift and distributing medication. I have not heard from the second interview yet. I got a third interview tomorrow.

My problem with job interviews is that I do not interview well unless I practice a lot more and more. I have recently improved on my responses and hopefully I land myself a job with my experience on a resume [that helps] and my bad interviewing skills. I do not feel as confident as some other people would because I had many job interviews which include part time jobs and I have been rejected several times, if not too many.

At least I have a part time job now, I'm thankful I could even find a position. Currently I am looking for a full time position.

No matter what happens whether I get another job or not, I'll be hanging on.

I had to get my thoughts out about the job world. Thanks for reading.



izzeme
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14 Jan 2015, 9:43 am

Well, that automated message is just a way of saying: "we decided not to read your application".
i have heared a recruiter who just randomly tossed half the applications in the trash, saying: "i don't want unlucky applicants".

The comment on the second one seems weird; taking medication? did you disclose your ASD on your resume? since spelling that out isn't the best of ideas.


there are also job interview classes, you can go there to practice those interviews, getting better at them so that once you get invited for a real one, you are ready



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14 Jan 2015, 10:09 am

izzeme wrote:
Well, that automated message is just a way of saying: "we decided not to read your application".
i have heared a recruiter who just randomly tossed half the applications in the trash, saying: "i don't want unlucky applicants".

The comment on the second one seems weird; taking medication? did you disclose your ASD on your resume? since spelling that out isn't the best of ideas.


there are also job interview classes, you can go there to practice those interviews, getting better at them so that once you get invited for a real one, you are ready


I meant that I would distribute medication to the consumers I would be working with. The consumers take medication, at least in my field of work. I do not put ASD on a resume, I only disclose it in an interview if it is absolutely necessary. I disclosed it in my last interview for the question, "why do you want to be in human services?"



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27 Jan 2015, 3:31 pm

Recently finished grad school and looking for my first career. I've applied to dozens of jobs, and have had two interviews (one was for one of those pyramid scheme, commission-based door to door jobs, one was for a legit freelance gig) and a worksheet for another company. All of my other applications were never considered.