Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello all.
Like a few of you on here, I am unemployed and I really want a job. I am constantly applying for roles which I know I am qualified for. I am also applying for roles which state "No experience required". I always tailor my CV to each role I apply for and add necessary skills that are mentioned in the job description. I recently had a work coach go through my CV with me and he is happy with it, so I don't think there's any problems there. I have done various courses over the years as well as voluntary work and agency work. But despite all this, I am forever getting the all too familiar "Unfortunately, you were unsuccessful on this occasion and we won't be taking your application any further" email. It feels like nobody wants to give me a chance and I won't have a job ever again.
It is soul destroying, but it is important for you to know that not getting a particular job isn't personal. There will be lots of applicants, and they can only choose one. I know a few non-autistic people who are going through exactly the same thing and also feel like giving up. I know one very successful woman who did nearly 90 applications before getting a job she wanted. You will get there in the end.
Also some places will go for the best person on paper some will invite you to Interview before making any judgement also someplace like co op and M&S offer guaranteed first round interviews for people with any disability but I do believe this wont be shared with the interview team but I'm not sure because I've never applied
I will check out M&S and Co-Op careers. Thank you.