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New Job Nerves · 23 Jul 2025

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Do you follow up on job applications and if so, when do you do it and how many times? I don't hear back from some companies AT ALL! It's so frustrating. Would a follow up email change anything do you think?

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Marissa · 21 Jul 2025

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My cousin recently got a job after months of searching - she was having difficulty securing a role for a few months and I checked in often to try help where I could. Plot twist - the hiring manager was someone who rejected her in the past but kept her profile on hand for - what is now - a future opportunity. Maybe someone needs to hear this today - sometimes "no" just means "not yet" and staying calm, gracious and patient can be a networking moment for a better role.

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PRIYATHARSHINI · 2 Aug 2025

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Dear Seek Team, I would like to suggest adding a mandatory field for "Working Hours per Week" in job listings, especially for part-time positions. This will help job seekers better assess whether a role fits their availability before applying, and in turn, save time for both applicants and employers. Some employers include this information, which is helpful. Making it a standard part of job listings would provide clarity and improve the overall efficiency of the recruitment process. Thank you.

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Rejection Resilience · 23 Jul 2025

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Hello fellow job seekers, I've been applying for jobs since March and while I get interviews now and then I haven't been able to lock in a job. 😭 How do you stay positive and motivated when you're job hunting? How can I hype myself when I feel deflated?

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Anon729453 · 5d ago

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My husband recently got a c-level job in Auckland and we’re moving there in approximately one month. I have been trying to find a marketing job while we're still in Sydney and have submitted maybe 80 applications, not exaggerating and… nothing. Needless to say we are having second thoughts about the move. What's the deal, Auckland?

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Anon801759 · 16d ago

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For the last six months, I’ve been applying continuously but haven’t received a single interview call. Until January, I had a good-paying job, but due to health issues, I had to resign. Since then, I’ve been actively searching for opportunities. In the meantime, I upskilled myself with three courses in data analysis and software development, but still, no luck. It’s been frustrating, and honestly, sometimes it feels like the end of the road.

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Anon003695 · 7d ago

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Job hunting has been such a struggle for me lately, haven’t had any responses from any of the jobs I’ve applied for and I’m wondering if it is partly because I was made redundant I have no clue. But I feel like no employer is taking me seriously at this point. I just recently turned 21 and I’ve had some pretty impactful losses in my life since my last job at the body shop, lost my dad and a few others and so bills are slowly stacking life is not lifing guys what do I do?

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Mapu · 16d ago

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I have been trying on more than 8 months now trying to find a job and so far all I get are rejection letters even for roles that I know my CV was good for. I hold a Master in Business (Professional) and I only did it because I want to further my understanding a score a great job in the corporate world, but so far its just a list of rejection letters :(

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SEEK Admin · 24 Jul 2025

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Here’s a strategy for job-hunting when the going gets tough: apply for jobs you like where you don’t tick all the boxes. Especially if: ✅ You have adjacent experience 🤓 ✅ You have great people skills 🤝 ✅ The job requirements seem a bit flexible 🤸‍♀️ Here are more reasons to apply for those jobs where you meet ✨most✨ of the criteria: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/when-to-apply-for-a-role-even-if-youre-not-a-perfect-match

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Kelcie · 1d ago

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i’m a 16yr old girl in high school still, my mum pressures me so much into finding a job and i try but i tell her it’s not easy these days for teenagers to be hired. all she does is say “you’re not trying hard enough” when all i do is go around handing out my cv to stores and searching online for availability near me. tell me why it’s so difficult! i think people should have roles open in their stores for teenagers who need training when they have the time for it.