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East_Ad9290's journey

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

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I was recently let go from a job I never even got to start. I had two job offers and chose the one that seemed to align better with my career goals. I went through the entire onboarding process, but they kept delaying my start date. Then, I received an email stating that my role was no longer needed. I can't believe it—I'm really frustrated with this startup company and honestly hope they go bankrupt. What's even more upsetting is that I feel like I made the wrong choice by not going with the other job. It wasn't guaranteed that I would have gotten that position, but now I can't help but wonder if I missed out on a better opportunity. This experience has taught me that even after applying, interviewing, and getting the job, I can still be let go. It's a harsh reality, and I'm feeling pretty defeated right now.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Thinking

    I recently went through a rapid job application process for a role at a new startup. I applied on LinkedIn through a recruiter and received a call for an interview just two days later. The interview with the CEO went well, and I was offered the position the same day. However, after accepting the offer and submitting my background check forms, I've encountered some delays with my start date. Initially, I was hoping to start on July 27, but they pushed it back because my supervisor would be out. I thought I might start on August 3, but they just informed me that it might be delayed until August 10. I'm feeling a bit frustrated as this is my first job out of college, and I really want to get started and earn some money. I've checked the legitimacy of the company and the recruiter, so I don't think it's a scam, but I'm left wondering if such delays are normal in the hiring process.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I graduated two weeks ago with a degree in Computer Information Systems, focusing on data management. Since then, I've been actively applying for entry-level data entry positions, but I'm finding that many employers prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree, which limits my options. I'm currently at the stage where I'm trying to figure out the best approach to my job search. I have a few questions: 1. Does it really matter what time or day I submit my applications? 2. Besides being ghosted, how long should I realistically expect to wait for a response after applying? 3. My resume is quite short, featuring just my education and one work experience. Is this a red flag for recruiters? I landed my previous job right out of high school, so I lack additional experience and internships. 4. Apart from data entry and data analysis, are there other job titles I should consider? 5. I'm primarily using Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Glassdoor to find job postings. Once I find a listing, I try to apply directly on the company's website. Are there any other job search sites I should explore? I came across Sprouts, but I'm hesitant to pay for it. I understand the job market is tough, especially as a new graduate, and I’m trying to keep my expectations in check. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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