"I had a job interview with a large company here in Chicago. I worked with a recruiter, followed their framework, and felt like I killed it. Not getting that job flipped my perception of things."
"I had five interviews during my birthday week. I was like, 'The stars are in my favor.' I thought, 'Everything's going great. I'm going to kill it.'"
"I reached out to the hiring manager and tagged the recruiter I was working with, but I didn't hear back. I thought, if I come off as annoying, just tell me and say 'No.'"
"Survival mode I'm not going to lie, it's been tough. I have rent and bills to pay. I had to take out a loan to buy a computer, just to look for a job."
Christopher Santoso, a UX designer from Chicago, has faced difficulties in job searching since being laid off in May 2025. Despite feeling confident after interviews, he has experienced ghosting from recruiters and companies. He has had multiple interviews, including a hopeful in-person meeting, but has received little communication regarding his applications. Financial pressures have forced him to take out a loan for job search necessities. While he tends to isolate during tough times, he recognizes the importance of socializing with friends.
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