Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my parents switched phone companies, which changed the phone number. Two days ago, I dropped off over 15 job applications with my 'old' number on all of them. There is a waiting period before I can reapply anywhere. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call about one of my applications. I wasn't able to answer it, but he left a voicemail. I've listened to it over and over, and I can't understand the contact information. He called from a restricted number. FML
Today, I have applied to over 50 different jobs in the last month. I have NOT received a call or email back from any of them. FML
Today, I have been waiting for a call from a job I applied for. I soon got a text from my current boss, who doesn't know I'm job hunting, letting me know that the recruiter was trying to reach me. It turns out that the phone number on my resumé was wrong. FML
Today, a telemarketer called and asked if they could speak to my "Mommy or Daddy." I'm 25 years old. FML
Today, I saw a missed call on my phone. Thinking it was one of the multiple jobs I applied for, I called back. Turns out it was just a debt collector. FML
Today, I realized after turning in my resume to over 100 job openings over the past month, that the resume I've been submitting does not have my phone number or any other contact information besides my name. FML
Today, out of nowhere, several spam calls started calling my cellphone number. Every single one of them about health insurance. I didn't know why they were calling me or how they got my number. After a bit of questioning, it turns out my dumb dad used my name and cellphone number while trying to look for info. FML
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Top comments
MsConfusedd 27
If we've learned one thing on this site, it's always double check your resume!
ashleyylove3 22
Ah honest mistake, maybe try double checking your information next time! Fyl, OP!
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ashleyylove3 22
Ah honest mistake, maybe try double checking your information next time! Fyl, OP!
TwistedCherub1 15
You should always make a follow-up call about a week or two after applying, anyway. Just one call, asking if your application got to the right person and expressing excitement over the possibility of working there.
DocBastard 40
If by "honest mistake" you mean "stupid completely preventable mistake", then I totally agree with you. Rule #1 of résumés: Don't lie. Rule#2: Check your information for accuracy. Rule#3: Double check your information for accuracy. Rule#4: Don't mention that you're Team Edward.
firechicky 12
But its ok to be team jacob?
queerdragon 20
But the mother did not know he applied to the jobs, so if someone says "Hi this is Erika from [company] and [number you do not know]" of course the mother would think they were telemarketers. My mom does not even listen to the whole message sometime.
CallMeMcFeelii 14
You're not supposed to lie on resumés!? Well god damn it, I put 'I'm Batman' on every single question! What happens if they find out I'm actually really only Robin?!
MsConfusedd 27
If we've learned one thing on this site, it's always double check your resume!
Robbieisadowg 16
There are a lot of things we learn from this website.
Kamon97 23
Most of it is just common sense though :p
Mr_Mole 24
And backup coursework on a memory stick every 15mins.
Misshhh 23
Better luck next time OP
Dodge4x4Ram 46
good luck indeed
dont_doubt_me 29
It sucks that your mom thought they were telemarketers, but you really should have doubled checked.
MidnightMadness 8
aww I feel bad for you that sucks, its such an easy mistake, at least now you can change it and fingers crossed you'll get a job :)
ManInTheMachine 20
Why would you not notify them that you have changed your number with something as important as getting a job? I won't say you deserve it, but you should definitely be more aware of things like that.
SarMarJo 17
That really sucks. I feel for you. Just be sure to ALWAYS double or even triple check your resume!
sirpantselot 22
Did you have proofreading as one of your skills?
mbuck87 19
Or attention to detail?
besosforme 26
"Detail-oriented" is the most common one I see (seriously overused, people), and if I see that and a typo on the same paper, it's automatically into the waste bin. Sounds harsh, but if you put that and don't spend the 5 minutes to actually look at your work, why should I?
lennelleong 33
Sure your mom shares some of the blame, but most of it lies on your shoulders!
Harpy20 24
The mother shares no blame at all actually.
Beepbeep7 14
Yes.Lets jump the mother for OP's negligence..
pdp_fml 21
Sorry Op, but you deserve it. You should have made sure that your contact info,was good.