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How Many Job Interviews Did You Have in 2008?

Tue, 12/02/2008 - 10:00am by SavvySugar
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The recessive economy has made unemployment a new experience for many workers in 2008, and pounding the pavement in search of a new job means interviews are inevitable. Job interviews are the ultimate at putting job hunters on-the-spot, so props to you interviewees for holding your own in front of hiring managers and potential bosses. Whether you rocked them or not, how many job interviews did you go on during 2008?


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  • bellaressa's picture
    bellaressa
    2

    I had over 20 especially in the month of Jan and Feb. I was interviewing like crazy.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • freakshow's picture
    freakshow
    5

    Spread throughout the year, quite a few. I was trying to leave my first job because I hated it. I'd apply to loads of places and go to interviews. Finally, I got a job at a bank and that quickly fell apart. So I had to start all over again. In August I landed my current job. Oy vey!

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • berk2go's picture
    berk2go
    6

    I only did so many because I was looking for a law firm summer job (I am in my second year of law school). But it was horrible to do so many.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • SDTransplant's picture
    SDTransplant
    7

    Been at the same place for over three years and planning on staying here for quite a while longer.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • syako's picture
    syako
    8

    Blah! More than 5 definitely! But, after an intense one-month job search, I found a good one! Laughing out loud

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    9

    2 - i have a job that i really like, but it never hurts to see what your options are right?

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • gemsera's picture
    gemsera
    12

    10-15 if not more. moved countries and it was VERY hard to convince them I wasnt a backpacker Sad

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • rellicDragon's picture
    rellicDragon
    13

    oh more than 20 ... switched jobs middle of year ... n got a job that I might plan on stayin for a while ....

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • ohkristy's picture
    ohkristy
    14

    I was miserable in my last job, right on the cusp of the economy tanking... I interviewed my butt off and the positions kept changing direction, not filling, finding someone a little better fit (or you know....), etc etc until finally I got my new job and hope it holds up!!! Lovin' it.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • smileylo's picture
    smileylo
    15

    i went on a few interviews to get my job i have now(maybe like 3 before). but now i'm hating this job ...5 months later and have been applying for other jobs... havent heard back from anyone yet. i've been looking at jobs on craigslist but no one gets back to me. so i sit here at the front desk miserable at my current job.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • lemonbars's picture
    lemonbars
    16

    I finally got a new job at the end of September. I had been casually looking for a new job since April but I really stepped up my job hunt in mid-July after some drastic changes at my previous job. At one point I was sending out anywhere from 30-60 resumes a day and I calculated for every 20-25 I was sending out, I was getting one call back. All the e-mailing/faxing/follow-up calls where a pain in the ass but it was worth it when I finally ended up where I am now with the job I was supposed to have, haha.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Lilavati's picture
    Lilavati
    17

    I had two on the same day and aced them both and now I love the job I chose - lucky me!

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Jeny's picture
    Jeny
    18

    Been with my firm for 2 years and we are pretty much recession proof... (I'm a Residential Relocation Realtor with specialization in Leasing in Houston so we almost coast through a recession).

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Spectra's picture
    Spectra
    19

    I was unemployed for the first part of 2008 and I had probably 10-15 serious interviews, but the types of jobs in my area for people in my field are VERY hard to come by. So a lot of the jobs I interviewed for were looking for people that had more industrial experience. But once I got my current job, I was definitely psyched.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • linditamaria's picture
    linditamaria
    20

    i had about 10 interviews in the past month and a half. a lot of them were with some of the same firms, but it was stressful nonetheless. i start my new job tomorrow! woo hoo!

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • hibiscus96818's picture
    hibiscus96818
    21

    I got lucky this year and was able to keep my job, but I may have to start looking for a new one after the first of the year because my company is looking to cut costs and I might not have a job for very much longer. I hate job interviews! I never know what to say and I get very nervous when all attention is on me.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • nuri's picture
    nuri
    22

    I went on about 4 interviews, and got the last one (just under the hiring freeze!)

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • mochick's picture
    mochick
    23

    i had between 5 and ten, but it's because i moved twice this year.
    (ok, maybe i wasn't paying attention to the economy...)

    i'm currently working a temp job that lasts through march, and i'm hoping that when it ends, i'll be able to find something else.

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • simplyfab87's picture
    simplyfab87
    24

    I've had 5 and still no job lined up for after graduation. Just gotta keep working at it

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • jewel123's picture
    jewel123
    25

    I have had about 15 and I am still looking since graduation in May. I just keep my head up and keep praying!

    5 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Advah's picture
    Advah
    26

    I applied to a sh*tload of jobs, got 1 interview and I got the job (my current job) - I consider myself lucky!

    Edinburgh *sucks* when it comes to job hunting. It's such a nightmare to even get interviews for jobs that pay nothing. Sad

    5 weeks 17 hours ago Report Comment
  • Angela123's picture
    Angela123
    27

    I think just three...i got a job at the beginning of the year, then changed jobs in June and recently got a second job. So yeah, just those three.

    5 weeks 13 hours ago Report Comment
  • fashionhore's picture
    fashionhore
    28

    I have had four interviews, two part-time jobs and hopefully one full-time job offer coming this Monday after my fifth job interview this year.

    5 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • Marni7's picture
    Marni7
    29

    None, thank god!
    I did conduct what seemed like a million interviews when hiring for my assistant position

    5 weeks 9 hours ago Report Comment
  • LoveSarah's picture
    LoveSarah
    31

    One, but I kept the job I already had, so it was kind of a waste of time.

    5 weeks 7 hours ago Report Comment
  • geebers's picture
    geebers
    32

    I had two and started my job in August (was my second job interview). Glad but nervous because I dont know with this economy if we will be funded for next year. At least I am safe until August.

    5 weeks 6 hours ago Report Comment
  • VanillaJ's picture
    VanillaJ
    33

    I'm graduating in a month and started looking for jobs 2 weeks ago. I got one offer which is great for my career, but I'm still waiting to hear from rest of the places I applied.

    4 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • sorrowja's picture
    sorrowja
    34

    I interviewed for my current position. And then I started interviewing for a part-time positions else where which was such a waste of time. My hubby on the other hand had maybe about 5 and he is still looking.

    4 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Jude C's picture
    Jude C
    35

    Been at my current position since November of last year, so none.

    4 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Frosti's picture
    Frosti
    37

    I had 2 interviews in the past 2 months, and 1 telephone interview, to my surprise, I did not get the chance to have a face-to-face interview this time!! I guessed the HR did not satisfied with my answers. Even though I am experienced in that industry, I still feel so hard to get a job...

    3 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • graduatedsqueaks's picture
    graduatedsqueaks
    38

    Both my boyfriend and I lost our jobs this year...and now our roommate lost her job, too. Both my boyfriend and I now have jobs (phew), but we're still holding out for our roommate to get a new job.

    6 days 4 hours ago Report Comment

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