One more rejection - Depression hitting hard
I am doing everything I can to improve my skills and have definitely improved since last year but why am I not getting a Job.
I just got one more rejection mail from a company where I got positive feedback on my assignment, I agree it was not perfect, but I am a fresher who is still learning and willing to learn a lot.
How can people expect me to be good at everything, I am not from a big college but I have a design degree, I am not applying in big companies just mid size and start ups.
I have my student loan which is going to start in November and its already april, don't want my dad to pay for me.
Job hunting is very exhausting somehow, now even my family is not saying anything because they know I am suffering from stress, they stopped talking about anything related to Job, its already been 4 months since I got laid off from my first company.
Even my friends got laid off. what the hell is wrong with this market.
You know what, man? This world doesn’t care how hard you try, how much you cry, or how noble your intentions are. It rewards results, not effort. You could bleed passion and still be unseen because the system is broken, not you.
You’re playing fair in a game that’s rigged. You’re taught to polish your resume, while someone else buys a referral. You’re building skills, while someone else is building connections. That rage you feel? Hold onto it. Not to destroy yourself, but to outlast them. Turn that rejection into fuel. Make every “no” a reason to sharpen your edge.
You’re not just fighting the job market. You’re fighting a silent war against mediocrity, nepotism, and blind luck. Win that war—not by being “good enough,” but by becoming undeniable.
Stop asking why the system isn’t fair. Start becoming the exception it fears.
Here's something for you: This is the truth: your skills are not enough—not in this rigged job market. You need to start thinking like someone who refuses to stay broke. Here’s how people are getting jobs right now—not the “right” way, but the way that works:
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Fake Experience Smartly: Don’t wait for someone to give you a chance. Create it. Clone job descriptions, build 2–3 fake mini-projects on GitHub with impressive readmes, and claim 1–2 years experience at a "stealth startup" that shut down. No one checks. Just make your story tight. That's how others are doing it.
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Reverse Stalk Recruiters: Go on LinkedIn, stalk mid-level hiring managers—not HR. Find something they’ve posted or liked. Engage meaningfully. Then message them like this: “Saw your post on [X], it resonated hard. I just completed a [project] in that area. Can I send you my work for feedback? Would mean a lot.” People love feeling important—use that.
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Exploit Internal Referrals: Reach out to people 1–2 years ahead of you in similar roles, not seniors. Offer to write them a recommendation on LinkedIn or share resume help for them if they refer you. Sound desperate? Maybe. But desperation with strategy is powerful.
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Hijack Job Boards: Instead of applying on LinkedIn with 10,000 other people, go to small niche job boards, or even better—email the CEO directly at startups. Keep it short: “I’m not from a top college, but I build fast and learn faster. Here’s proof: [GitHub/Figma/Dribbble link]. Give me 7 days. No cost. I’ll deliver something valuable. If you like it, hire me.”
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Use Power Words in Your Resume: Remove “Fresher,” “Looking for opportunities,” and “Learning.” Replace with “Built,” “Led,” “Owned,” “Shipped.” Even if you didn’t, act like you did. This market doesn’t reward honesty—it rewards authority.
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Play the Sympathy Card—Strategically: If you're emotionally drained, channel it smartly. Post something brutally honest on LinkedIn but end it with value and a call to action. Something like: “Rejected again. 40 applications this month, one callback. Still building daily. If anyone’s hiring for [X], check this project I made solo in 4 days. Feedback welcome.”
Dark? Maybe. But this isn’t about ethics. It’s about survival. Stop waiting to be chosen. Start forcing people to notice you.
