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Looking for a job is a full time job. I would know because I have lost count of how many organisations I have applied to. But I know the few that have replied or just acknowledged to have received the application. The rest I’m not sure if the application was not reviewed or ignored or I just did not make the cut. I have sent samples, motivation letters and videos. I have applied for jobs that have not been advertised. Sometimes because I like the job and sometimes because I like the organisation.

I have applied for jobs I am not qualified for, under qualified for and over qualified for. I have set my academic qualifications aside and applied for jobs in fields I am “gifted” in. I have prayed, crossed my fingers, affirmed that I got this job and prepared for interviews I was never invited to. I have put my name on the CV title, put the position I am applying for in the subject line with short polite introductions in the emails I sent to recruiters.

I have been asked so many times if I have a job yet and my reply has always been the same, “It’s on its way,” because I am still optimistic. So here I am making changes to my CV. Not that I was told there is anything wrong with it, but I want to try something different. In the hope that the next time I apply for a job, things will be different and I will actually get the job.

To employers, please reply to my applications. Tell me I am not qualified, crazy or plain stupid for the job. It is a lot of work and money that goes into applying for a job. There are data costs, structuring letters, samples and videos for applications. Please call when one is shortlisted, invited to an interview or gets a job.

I may not have data to check my email every day, when I reply late I am not being unprofessional, I am simply economically disadvantaged. Also, allow applicants time to prepare for an interview, at one instance I had a phone interview on a Sunday at midday. It was a weekend, I was unaware, not prepared and I did not get the job. There is story behind every job application, mine is just one of the many. It’s a story that hopes to end in fairytale style. Not with “Happily ever after,” but with, “You are hired.”

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Tell us: How hard was your application process for a job?

23 Responses

It's a job on itself to look for a job. This days to secure a job is like catching lotto

Leshakam · 3 years ago

It's hard because i used every cent I have to look for job,but no lucky .

Mbengo · 3 years ago

Its hard to get a job nowadays Good luck to any one who is struggling to get a job

Jennifer95 · 3 years ago

Still hustling it so hard

Thobeka N · 3 years ago

It's really hard in this days get a job.

vil…@gmail.com · 3 years ago

Applying for a job is hard, I'm still struggling. I wish you luck

Melanin_Diamond · 3 years ago

I wish you lucky

Khunjuliwe · 3 years ago

I wish you luck of getting hired the next time you apply for a job.I admire your persistency, you are a warrior

Resilience06 · 3 years ago

It was hard because I didn't further my studies after matric but because I believed that one will come along with God on my side I managed to score myself an interview in retail and got the job

Mak · 3 years ago

Woooow very touching after my parents died I left school in grade 10 and work at palm Dune Hotel for some peanut while I know I even have a level 1 Planting Production Certificate just to make life easier an carry on🤞

Sinonwabo · 3 years ago

One of my best physical science teach once said life after school is hard i already knew wht he was talking abt because growing up my life was not perfect had to share plate of meal wth my family n now it time for me to hustle not only look for a job but find a new way to make a living the fact is tht creating a business requre money n surppot

Tshe26 · 3 years ago

It's very stressful.

Life after matric is one hell of a ride,Reality is kicking in and now a person should lookout for any opportunities whether it's not paying well the way u expected that is where we got to start facing reality

sib…@gmail.com · 3 years ago

The process is very hard i can't lie.

Khumbulani Dee · 3 years ago

It is still hard even now in 2021, i sent emails evn on best apps in good emails not once i got a professional call oe email. Its really hard to get a job in South Africa experience or no experience it's like a curse i dont know. Through spending data airtime its expensive and not always having data yoo i know i only pray oneday il get a call.

Limaki · 3 years ago

I was never informed, got no reply. Like my efforts weren't even noticed. It's a setback and also a stepping stone. No one will notice you unless you are on top, by then will they be shocked of why they didn't acknowledge you. Don't get discouraged by other people's lack of sight. Be patient,be encouraged and never lose sight of your dreams.

eri…@gmail.com · 3 years ago

It's very hard to get hired, I even think that my CV is not in a good standard I changed it hoping that I can get the job but still it's dark.

zabangunizabahh · 3 years ago

It's very hard looking for a job..as I'm still looking. I get to ask myself a question "why must I live if I'm gonna suffer like this" I remember last December I dropped my CV at a food retail store(Checkers) within 3 days I recieved a call telling me to go for finger printing,I went since then I've never been contacted again Looking for a job is no child play

Maxhanxa · 3 years ago

Very hard not yet employed still applying getting some responses ,some companies dont even respond back.But even now I still know and believe my day is coming. Amen thank you we are hired🙏🙏

aga…@gmail.com · 3 years ago

I went through the same thing. Getting emails that say tomorrow you are invited for an interview at 07:30...like on a Saturday? We have to be aware of scammers too. Iv been scammed a couple of times. But I'm still going forward applying until I get a legit response.

Siphokazii · 3 years ago

It was not hard it's just you need hope & patience when you are back applying for a job,don't lose hope..

Sonwaboz · 3 years ago

😣

Chebza01 · 3 years ago

Story of every unemployed youth and even graduates. Applying until you dont even know what exactly did you apply but you knw that it a job opportunity.

ServingIt · 3 years ago