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Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE
Yep, its extremely demoralizing. I thought I was really good at my past jobs and that even though I was transitioning out of O+G that it wouldn't be hard. Lol, it is a crushing market in Calgary. Try to make connections outside of YYC tho, it did lead to a few interviews.
I was easily less than 1% on interviews/applications. Keep your chin up, step away for at least 1 day a week to focus on yourself, but keep grinding. And apply for as wide a range of positions as you can.
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Maybe I just need to vent right now.
I interviewed for a job in Victoria in September. Got to the final round of interviews with the executive team and it became clear that they were looking for one individual to take on the job of a whole department of engineers, but being paid as an intermediate - which was odd and not clearly stated in the job description. Needless to say that I didn't get an offer, even though I had performed well throughout the entire process. What is incredibly aggravating is the job was re-posted again in October and then again last week. It's obvious that with a whole slew of qualified engineers out there looking for work, they are being way too picky to fill that role. If I had been passed over for a more qualified candidate I would probably be OK, but nope, they would rather not hire anyone than bring me on board. It's incredibly demoralizing and insulting.
Last month I got passed over for a job as a regulatory engineer in Vancouver. Again, I wasn't chosen, yet they keep re-posting the job description. Even though I got far in to the interview process, they weren't pleased with the take home assignment that I was given.
This job market can #### right off. I've almost developed an unhealthy hate for any and all employers now.