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Cin131's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous

    I recently applied for a part-time receptionist position at a local independent insurance agent's office, which is conveniently close to my home. When I arrived for the application process, I was surprised to find that they required me to take an aptitude test. I thought, okay, that’s reasonable. However, what I didn’t expect was the 86-question sales and leadership questionnaire that followed. The format was a series of statements where I had to rate my agreement from "I agree" to "I sort of agree" and so on. After reaching question 7, I felt overwhelmed and decided to withdraw my application. I sent them an email explaining my decision, stating that the sales and leadership test seemed excessive for a receptionist role. It was frustrating to encounter such an unexpected hurdle.

    Job title: part-time receptionist

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    Today I had an interview for a position I applied for about 16 months ago. The interviewer seemed to recognize me, and when I mentioned it, she confirmed that they haven't hired anyone yet. I completed the interview, but I was feeling pretty disheartened. I can't help but wonder why they are still interviewing after all this time. Have they already hired someone and are just being overly picky? On my way home, I saw a job ad for another position that I realized I had applied for about 8 months ago. It all feels like a waste of time. I reflected on how much effort I put into preparing for interviews—spending an hour getting ready and spending money on suits—only to face this frustrating situation. I'm seriously considering cutting back on my job search. If a temp agency reaches out, I might consider it, but for now, I'm feeling done with the whole process.

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