“Thank You For Wasting My Time”: 91 Baffling Posts Straight Out Of ‘Recruiting Hell’ (New Pics)

In the meantime, psychologist Barbara Markway, Ph.D., who has written ‘The Self-Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Improving Self-Esteem,’ stresses that you can reframe the gaps in your resume and lack of work experience to your advantage.

For example, during economically chaotic periods of time, you are competing against people of similar age with little to no work experience. You could leverage your good academic performance to set yourself apart.

For instance, if a recruiter asks you about your lack of experience, you could tell them something like: “I was fortunate that I was able to devote my full efforts to my studies. If I get the job, I would focus on my work just as I did on my studies. My academic record shows that I am very capable.”

If you feel particularly anxious about going to job interviews, you can always practice to make up for your weaknesses. You could do mock interviews with people you trust, like family, friends, classmates, etc.

“Many people with anxiety avoid practicing, because it raises their anxiety level. But this is a mistake. In the end, you’ll come across as more confident and less anxious if you’ve practiced,” Markway writes.

Created in early 2016, ‘Recruiting Hell’ has been sharing the truth about the biggest, most ridiculous challenges people face in the market for more than a decade.

Though posts by disillusioned job seekers are the most common, the online community also invites HR professionals to share their stories about nightmare candidates, too.

The online group gets a massive 1.1 million visitors every single week. It just goes to show how many people loathe the current state of the job industry.

Once you’ve upvoted the posts that resonated with you, we want to hear from you. Grab a snack or drink and share your perspective in the comments at the bottom of this list.

In your personal experience, what are the biggest challenges in the job market that you’ve noticed recently?

If you’re currently looking for a new job or dealing with financial pressure, what issues have you been running into?

Meanwhile, if you work in HR and recruiting, what problems with candidates have you spotted?

Tell us all about it!