I feel like I'm in some 7th circle of hell... have I been applying to the wrong jobs, or is this some cruel joke?
I've been unemployed 2 years straight.
I have over a decade of experience and work in tech... I would say that I am senior and very seasoned.
So for 2 years I sent applications to senior positions and below... jobs I feel I'm qualified for, and those I'm overqualified for. I had maybe 5 interviews total and never got further to second interview.
A month ago I decided to randomly shoot high up and started also applying to executive level positions in mid-sized to big reputable tech companies.
I already got 3 interviews. And it's messing with my head. I keep feeling like it's a mistake... but I also feel like these 2 years have messed my self-esteem majorly.
And also a lot of anger... executive level callbacks? But rejected and denied in huuuundreds of positions that are lower level? What??
And during last month I also continued applying to a wide range of medior and senior jobs, none of those called me for a interview.
So I feel like I'm in a 7th level of hell- esentially I get the satisfaction of being considered for top positions in tech- but eventually being rejected or fearing being rejected. And all I need now if money, you know? Give me any good paying job. I'm so tired.