Help Me !! I can't seem to behave like a normal person ???

Question

I need to make some money real soon because my car might go into reposession in about 3 weeks if i dn't pay them last months payment. I am late on

I think i am getting anxious , since i need to find a job
and i have couple of companies in mind..
But the thought of customizing my cover letter and sending it to them through email just gives me a panic attack . I don' t know why ??
then later when I do make up my mind to do this , i lose interest in the company all together and make up a lame excuse and NOT DO IT!!
What is wrong with me. Am i stupid??
i need a job ( that's the problem)

and sometimes i think , these jobs are posted right there on the internet . ( and i know I have a good resume and a good cover letter) but I feel like there must be 100's of people who is applying for the same position and what are the chances for me to get an interview !


How can i dust myself off and gain some Confidence...
What do you think ?
Any answer would make my day!!
Thanks.

Answer 1

As a former recruiter I will give you this advice and you are not going to like it.... yes there are a 100 people applying for that position so you need to make YOUR resume stand out from the rest.
1) keywords - any keywords that you see in the job description MUST be on your resume, incorporate them into as much of your resume as possible
2) customization - a blanket resume and cover letter will NOT do, you have to pinpoint what they are looking for in that job and make sure those qualities stand out on your resume and cover letter.
3) short and sweet - no one wants to read 15 paragraphs to find what they are looking for, again you want to keep focused on the qualities and skills they are looking for in the job description.

Answer 2

Do not feel bad - I'm job hunting too and I've been sending out resumes and getting called in for interviews which result in really crappy jobs or freaky people I'd have to work for. I just passed up a fairly decent job offer because I'd be stuck working in a cube farm. I would go insane being crammed into a cubicle having to listen to 100 other coworkers on the same floor. If you lose interest in a company then listen to your gut - it's sending you red flags. When the job opportunity that is truly right for you presents itself - it will all fall into place. I beat out alot of other folks because I'm not a job hopper - I have a stable work history/background. I also have a clean, one page resume that is short and sweet. No matter what you put on your resume when you get called in for an interview they will say "So, tell me about yourself and your background". That's when you can go into all the details. Keep your resume clean and one page. Make a great cover letter that you can adapt to whatever position you're applying for.

All you need my friend is some motivation and self confidence. I've had to force myself to start job hunting and interviewing - once you go on an interview or two you'll be fine. Remember you're interviewing the prospective employer as well. Get a motivational book to read - know you are not alone - just start emailing out that resume and know the right job is just around the corner. Might take some really sucky interviews before you get the right opportunity.

I have to tell you - on the interviews I've been on - you don't need to really say or do much because most of the time these people are so into talking about themselves that all you gotta do is listen. I'm amazed at how many people don't shut up during interviews. You'd think they'd want the job seeker to do most of the talking!

Answer 3

Since so many people appy for the same job, you need to make yourself stand out.

#1 Make sure your resume and cover letter are perfect. No flashy fonts or colors. Look for examples online. And keep your resume down to 1 page if possible. Remember, employers have to read through hundreds of these. Make sure there are no large gaps in employment. DO NOT LIE because your future employer will call for references and employment verification.

#2 After you apply, call the business and ask to speak to the manager. Let them know you are very interested in the position and have submitted your resume. Offer to go over your resume with them in person and see if you can nail down an interview date/time. Sound confident and intelligent. For brownie points, go to the place in person. Practice what you are going to say beforehand.

#3 Dress professionally. Always dress for the job you want. Black or navy suit, dress shoes, clean face (don't wear tons of makeup), keep your hair pulled back. Minimum jewelry.

#4. After you land an interview, immediately mail a letter to the business thanking them for the interview and say how much you enjoyed meeting them, etc. Be SPECIFIC and mention things that were discussed in the interview.


Things like #2 and #4 are what make you stand out. I once got a job at a Fortune 500 company that I was severly underqualified for... I had interviewed for a job and didn't get it. So I called the manager and asked them WHY I didn't get it and asked for specific things I can improve on. The manager was so impressed that he offered me a different (better paying) job. All because I took the extra effort above and beyond what most people do.

You want your future employer to feel like you live and breathe to get THAT job. You dont want them to know you are applying for 20 other jobs.

Answer 4

You might be right, there might be hundreds of people who apply for the job. But SOMEBODY is going to get it. Send them your cover letter and resume, and don't take it personally if you don't hear from them since most people just don't hear from a lot of the places they apply to. Your chances are as good as anyone else's, but not if you don't apply. Send it in - what do you have to lose?

If it's any consolation, most people looking for a job have times when they think nobody will ever want to hire them. But if you keep looking, you'll find something.

Good luck.

Answer 5

just calm down and focus. I have horrible anxiety problems too but just apply!! What is the worst thing they will say ?? no or they just wont call and your out nothing for just trying but if you dont try your out everything!! Where i live the job market is horrible i applied to about 40 companies and got 2 call backs and now have a job!! One company said they had over 200 applications!! We are always the worst critics of ourselves and say there is always someone better, i did that but once i stopped doing that and tried to be confident it all came into place! dont give up!

Answer 6

Yes, every time there is a job posting there are hundreds of people apply for it. But so what? You'll never know unless you try. If you really want to keep your car then you should start applying for a job. You also need to expand your job search. You can't limit it to just 2 companies.

Answer 7

It sounds like you don't know what you are passion about doing to make a living. By faith you should go get the job you'd WANT, regardless of your past, knowing you'd do a great job at it. You can't get motivated because you don't support your own dreams and don't value that anyone else should. Find something that you like in your free time and then cater it to your passion. Then the work can get done. Have courage. Bless you.

Answer 8

forget about the 1 million people that have applied for the same job. make your own application to as many places as u can. u know u need this job and u need it like now, so each time u remember that, u'll go for it

Answer 9

I have this problem to, but not with jobs in other occurences. If I lose my confidence once it will take a hell of alot to get it back. Every time you feel like you can't do it just do it anyways. Be a risk taker. It helped me alot

Answer 10

Just do it ! before you get in trouble.