re: Nothing is more depressing than a dragged-out job search

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OR, you have the companies you interview for, do well in the interviews, and they turn you down. Then you still see them actively hiring for the role weeks or months later. Alright, you are still looking, what was wrong with me to the point you are still dragging out your search? In this case I laugh. Either they are trying to find some sucker to low ball, or they are looking for the picture perfect candidate who zero flaws whatsoever.

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Not to be judgmental. But sometimes it is that difficult to find the right candidate. My firm used to spend $100k on new hires in training and onloading (precovid). It is probably half of that right now with digital capabilities. But that is a lot of money to spend. And someone with the right skills but wrong personality (or right personality with the wrong skills) wastes everyones time and energy. We dont even hire over-qualified candidates because they arent going to stick around for the long haul.

The only recommendation that i have is to do job fairs (if they still exist). Meet people and sell yourself. That can get around resume' scrubbers and such (recruiters).

And bring documentation that sells your prior work. Reports that rank you among your peers. Bring W2s or paystubs showing bonuses, trips/accolades, etc.. Sell yourself with something tangible in your interview. (And know a lot about the company you are interviewing for. I have been helping my county hire principals, and one of the biggest knockouts by HR and the dean of studies is not being familiar with the organization being applied for).