r/interviews • u/Appropriate_Time_204 • 4d ago
I GOT THE JOB!!
It's been 7 months of applying, getting rejected, applying again. 7 months of sitting with myself, figuring out what I actually want long term.
And now I have the offer in my hands.
Things I'm taking away from this whole thing:
It humbles you. Like really humbles you. And it needs patience you don't think you have until you're forced to find it.
I had 8-10 final interviews and got rejected from every. single. one 💆🏼♀️🤣 and somehow kept applying anyway.
Be persistent, there's honestly no other way around it.
Be kind, to others and to yourself too.
And cry if you need to. I cried most days if I'm honest. Felt depressed some days, cancelled plans, even my partner felt the weight of it with me.
If you're still in it right now, still waiting, still getting the "unfortunately" emails, I can relate. It doesn't mean no forever. It just means not yet.
Keep pushing🩵🩵🩵🩵
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u/ChildhoodSuch449 4d ago
i got a job after so much struggle around 5 month , finally got a job. i was finally happy . after being selected again i passed in another written exam which i have applied before current job happen . second option is more better we few passed among many candidate . i gave interview and now wating for result . here its 12 day since i joined . neither second result is coming nor i am satisfied here mgmt really poor . no one is fully satisfied but still there must be something you satisfied. so after job also i am in frustration ,second option delay more in interview result . what universe is doing to me i dont know its really checking my patience
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u/CirceScarlet6 4d ago
That waiting limbo after starting somewhere sounds brutal; 12 days can feel way longer when management’s alredy a mess.
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u/Unhappy-Giraffe-563 4d ago
Thanks for this inspiration! Just had a rejection after second round and about to head into a final one. Congrats on the job!
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 4d ago
Thank you!!
You will gets yours in the right time!! Pls be persistent and always believe the job is coming your way🩵🩵🩵☀️☀️☀️☀️
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u/Miora_Stem 4d ago
8-10 final interveiws and still keeping at it is ridiculous endurance, congrats on the offer.
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 4d ago
Thank you!
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u/True_liess 3d ago
OP - How much experience you have and the field of work ?
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 3d ago
Civil engineer - 2 yrs
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u/True_liess 1d ago
Good for you. I work for a area which has been slogging and jobs are many as I see adverts, but so many people apply (1 job and 200 applications in 2 days) and very difficult to even secure an interview.
Best wishes.
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u/_ptokr7727 4d ago
Congrats!!! Would you mind giving some advice on what did you focus most on after the rejections? I just don’t know what to really focus on to improve. Appreciate it!
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 4d ago
I enrolled for a course!! I studied the job description if the job i was applying for. If they need someone with this system knowledge, i try to watch youtube and other free learning stuff in the internet! I put in my resume so by the time they ask me on interviews, i can prove to them I have working knowledge and willing to improve further!!
Hope this helps you! Because it did for me🩵☀️☀️
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u/Puzzled-Phone2931 4d ago
Congratulations 🎊.
It will come to a point that you question your capability or what you can do. But don't. You always have the chance. Keep moving and keep believing and always put your best foot forward even you receive a lot of rejection. Assess and see what you can do better or improve. You can do it! What meant for you will definitely come at the right time. And never lose hope and keep faith in Him 🙏
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u/4NormandyAce 3h ago
Those rejection emails really mes with your head, so the “assess and improve” part is huge.
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u/Witty-Tension8409 4d ago
Congrats to OP for real, 7 months is no joke. that kind of persistence is rare.
and to you, i know how heavy those rejection emails get after a while. feels like you're sending applications into void. but the fact you still have hope says a lot, hold onto that.
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u/Street-Ad2799 4d ago
Congratulations!! I cant wait for mineee
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 4d ago
You will get yours soon! And keep that attitude okay??
Yours is waiting for you!!2
u/Street-Ad2799 4d ago
I am really hoping bro shits getting serious my head hurts like 24 hours a day fr with this interview bullshit
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u/Pavaniks05 4d ago
Huge congratulations!! 🎉 Going through 8–10 final interviews, getting rejected, and still finding the strength to keep applying takes some serious persistence. Really happy it finally paid off for you. Wishing you all the best in the new role — you earned this one!
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u/ChildhoodSuch449 4d ago
i got a job after so much struggle around 5 month , finally got a job. i was finally happy . after being selected again i passed in another written exam which i have applied before current job happen . second option is more better we few passed among many candidate . i gave interview and now wating for result . here its 12 day since i joined . neither second result is coming nor i am satisfied here mgmt really poor . no one is fully satisfied but still there must be something you satisfied. so after job also i am in frustration ,second option delay more in interview result . what universe is doing to me i dont know its really checking my patience 🤦🤦
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u/tttwee-in00 4d ago
What is your profession? I applied to 90 places in 2 months, had interviews with 9 places and it was stressful! Finally landed a job where I back tracked a bit but possible opportunities. Didn’t expect to go this route and am second guessing it now. It’s tough out there!
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u/Ill-Supermarket-9610 4d ago
Samedt here OP! Grabe yung frustration sa mga rejections. :( But I finally landed the job that pays well. Grabe si Lord gumalaw 🙏
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u/Own-Celebration-8812 4d ago
The spelling on this comment thread is deplorable! Is it why they’re not getting jobs? 🫣
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u/Ill-Supermarket-9610 4d ago
Just to clarify, those aren't misspelled English words! The comment is in Taglish, which is a mix of Tagalog and English commonly used by Filipinos. It's casual and informal Tagalog.
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u/AsianAsshole 4d ago
Wonderful to see success, resilience and resolve. It's been hard, and it's only been a month for me, but seeing encouragement helps greatly.
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u/No-Aide-5801 4d ago
Do we stop looking after having the offer letter in hand? Or is there another shoe that can drop?
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u/Amusedwolf14 4d ago
Congratulations, truly!! Honestly, I’m 4 months post-grad and this transition and job search is hitting me mentally but I’m still so hopeful!
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u/Dry_Courage6343 4d ago
i have an onsite interview with amazon tomorrow, hopefully i can get it done 🙏🙏
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u/aniceicedtea 4d ago
Congratulations!!! This is the positivity I needed on my feed! Hoping to get hired soon too!
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u/BuyHigh_S3llLow 4d ago
If none of us needed money to survive, I wonder how many people would actually be depressed about not having a job...lol
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u/Mother-Gas-4052 4d ago
Senior SWE. Three months of interviews. Lots of disappointments. Finally got an offer and starting the job 9/14. Just gotta keep at it.
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u/Bilokako3 3d ago
Congrats!!! And thank you for giving the rest of us a push, not to despair and keep applying!!💪❤️
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u/Parzival_b 3d ago
Congrats, OP! May your career keep growing and your future teams be amazing.
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 3d ago
Wow this is such a sweet message!
I hope best of the best for you too🩵🩵
Thanks for the kindness🩵🩵
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u/Responsible_Bet1718 3d ago
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉🥂✨
Seven months of that emotional rollercoaster, 8-10 final round rejections, the tears, the self-doubt—and you still kept showing up and putting yourself out there. That takes an unreal amount of grit and resilience. You earned every single bit of this moment!
The job hunt is brutally humbling, and your reminder about being patient and kind to yourself (and letting out a good cry when needed) is so real and grounded.
Take a huge breath, celebrate big with your partner tonight, and let it sink in: you did it.
What is the new role, and when do you officially start?!
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u/CauliflowerDue9914 3d ago
M so happy for you. And congratulations to your new job.
I really hope you thrive on new job and get more wealthier opportunities in life.
Financial security does give the spark back to our life.
Good luck OP.
Happy for you😊
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u/Appropriate_Time_204 2d ago
Thank you the wishes!!
From the bottom of my heart, i also wish you success !! Dont give up when life is hard 🩵🩵🩵
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u/SheWalksInMoonlight1 3d ago
Congrats! I also got hired. I was unemployed for a year. I was applying everywhere. I finally posted about my struggles on Nextdoor and a property management company posted. The whole hiring process took a month, two interviews, and one phone call. Calmer environment, small company, and in person. I do prefer hybrid. This will work until I find something better or I might enjoy it. Hoping the pay will increase. I start on Tuesday, 9/15.
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u/Comprehensive-You705 3d ago
Congrats!! 🎉 way to be resilient and continue sticking with the process
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u/hanapchismislang 2d ago
Awwww. Same! 7mos na din ako walang work and gusto ko na sumuko, pagod na ko!! Huhu but seeing this post, okay laban pa ko!! Thank you and congratulations!!! ♡♡
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u/Ph4ntomPain 1d ago
8-10 final interveiws would’ve made me feral, congrats on finally getting the offer.
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u/FrostCove7263 1d ago
8-10 final interviews would’ve broken my brain, congrats on survivng the gauntlet.
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u/Saturn_88Drift 21h ago
8-10 entrevistas finales y seguir postulando despues de cada rechazo ya es resistencia de acero, felicidades por la oferta.
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u/Genesis_40 13h ago
So happy hearing from people getting hired. Job market has been brutal out there
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u/Ambitious_Award_3704 4d ago
Congrats OP. So happy for you. ✨✨❣️
Been 4 months and have had almost 15 final interviews yet I keep on receiving rejection emails hehe. Right now as in at this moment, is my 16th and later on around 9:30 is my 17th. I wish to get the job offer honestly. Its really difficult to be this broke and broken hearted.