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"The Job Seeker's Journey"

Paths of Persistence and Hope

By Alison CloveheartPublished 29 days ago 1 min read
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"The Job Seeker's Journey"
Photo by Camille Minouflet on Unsplash

In the quest for work, we roam the land,

Seeking employment, a helping hand.

But oh, the troubles that we face,

In this daunting, relentless race.

We craft resumes, polished and neat,

Yet still, our efforts face defeat.

Countless applications sent away,

Met with silence day after day.

The job market, a tangled maze,

Where hope flickers, then starts to fade.

Competing against a sea of faces,

Each vying for those coveted spaces.

Rejections sting, they bruise the pride,

Leaving us questioning, with nowhere to hide.

The uncertainty gnaws, relentless and grim,

As doubt creeps in, casting shadows within.

Interviews, a nerve-wracking trial,

Where nerves dance and hopes compile.

We strive to impress, to stand out tall,

But sometimes, it feels like we hit a wall.

Yet still, we press on, against the tide,

With resilience as our unyielding guide.

Amidst the trials, we grasp for hope's light,

Trusting that one day, our futures ignite.

Here's to those amidst the job seeker's quest,

May courage and light illuminate your quest.

Though the road may twist, rough and steep,

With persistence, your dreams you'll surely reap.

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About the Creator

Alison Cloveheart

Hey there!

I'm an aspiring writer, who wants to be better connected with all the readers out there and for some much needed feedback.

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  • Ameer Bibi28 days ago

    You're an unstoppable force! Your drive and ambition are incredibly commendable.

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