ctpoodle26's journey

I had my second interview today for a position I've been really excited about. I felt well-prepared and even took some time to meditate beforehand to keep my nerves in check. The interview was conducted with several team members at once, and they hit me with rapid-fire questions, which I handled without a hitch. However, I stumbled a bit when they asked the classic question: "Why did you decide to apply for our job?" and "Why do you want to work here?" Honestly, my immediate thought was that I've been out of work for months and I desperately need a job to keep my house. I know that's not the answer they're looking for, so I tried to pivot and talk about my skills relevant to the role and how much I liked the company culture. I can't help but feel frustrated by the reality of job searching these days. It seems like we have to put on a facade just to get through these interviews. I hope my answer was satisfactory, but I can't shake the feeling that the job market has changed so much, and it feels like we're all just trying to scrape by.