74 Job Applications, 30 Rejections: The Brutal Reality of Today's Job Market

In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Jelle Sophie, who shares his emotional journey through 1.5 months of intense job searching. After being let go from his HR coordinator position, Jelle applied to 74 jobs and faced the harsh reality that many of us know too well.

UPDATE: Just three weeks after this interview, Jelle landed his DREAM JOB! 🎉 This conversation captures the exact mindset shift that made it possible.

What You'll Discover:

• The psychological impact of constant rejection and how to bounce back
• Why 30+ companies never even bothered to reply (and what this says    about them)
• The exact moment Jelle hit rock bottom - and how he climbed out
• Practical strategies for maintaining sanity during job searches
• Why networking and LinkedIn connections changed everything
• The surprising job offer that came from helping someone he once had to reject

The Hard Truths We Discuss:

• How panic makes you apply for ANY job (and why that's dangerous)
• The disrespect of HR professionals who ghost candidates
• Why hiring managers often hire copies of themselves
• The fear-driven job market we're all navigating
• Building resilience when you feel completely out of control

Jelle's vulnerability in sharing his lowest moments - including the day he received two rejections and completely broke down - offers hope to anyone feeling defeated by today's challenging employment landscape. His success just weeks later proves that sometimes stepping back and regaining perspective is exactly what's needed.

Whether you're currently job hunting, supporting someone who is, or working in HR, this conversation will shift your perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in an uncertain job market.

Connect with Jelle Sophie:

 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellesophie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritist_jelle/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjFmIEJ3oMcbcx7ufR0BHEw

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Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom

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