Firstly I’ll start by saying I use Indeed, LinkedIn and whatever other online job listing sites are available these days, which I’m sure have a horrible reputation in this subreddit.
Im a Canadian citizen and I’m noticing a lot of these jobs have 200+ applicants on each and as much as I understand it’s a competitive world out there this is draining. I’ve received interviews or “pre-screening” short interviews along with rejection emails for months and months. They’ve basically been an emotional roller coaster of maybe this time will be different and they haven’t been.
10 years ago I didn’t really have this much difficulty finding work. I can admit this is taking a toll on my mental health and self esteem.
I’m open to hearing forms of positive advice but at this point it’s so tiring hearing negative feedback or “that’s just how it is”.