2007 June

Human Burnout

Friday, June 1st, 2007
by Tony

So I had a third interview with iCompany yesterday, just this time it was at a second location. And the manager asked me a question I put no thought in the answer. After been given my interview history by the iCompany recruiter, and knowing I’ve interviewed at a few different locations, the manager asked if I was tired from interviewing for all these different positions within iCompany. Without skipping a beat I responded ‘Of course not, I want to work for iCompany’ (sounds pretty needed, right?). I figured if I really wanted the job bad enough, I would do as many interviews it took til I got it. Of course this was all before I got the rejection email this afternoon:

Anthony,Thank you for your interest in an opportunity with iCompany. At this time we have chosen to move ahead with candidates who better meet the business needs today. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.Thank you again for your time and interest in iCompany.

Unfortunately, you can only hear ‘No’ so many times before you stop trying. And maybe I’ve reach that point. It seems difficult to find positions that are within my experience level that can also meet my salary requirements. And with iCompany, I expected a cut in pay and an hour commute but in the long run and in the search of sanity and ideal work hours, it seemed not only like a sure thing but a good thing. Yesterday was the ninth interview I’ve had in 2 months, and at this point I am tired of interviewing not only just tired, but damn near burnt out.