Longest time spent job hunting.

[bobmcgod]

Given my search for new employment is now in its 6th (and probably not final) year I thought I'd ask on here if anyone else has spent longer on searching for a job. It doesn't matter if this time was spent in work looking for another job or actually unemployed. I've been in my current job for 7 years and like I said I've spent 6 years trying to leave. How did you cope with endlessly applying for job after job after job. How was your experience with the companies you applied for, as most of the one's I've applied to haven't even acknowledged my existence.

[bobmcgod]

There's easily been over a thousand applications sent out. But there are periods where I've had to take a break from it as it became too stressful tbh. I started back in education studying engineering 2 years ago but a degree is still 4 years away from me (some part time and some full time).

[bobmcgod]

My CV has been reviewed multiple times by people with experience in dealing with such things and it does get rejigged for each application. However each application does get saved so its getting to the point where this is no longer necessary.
Interview technique managed to get its legs stretched earlier this year and saw significant improvement. But only to second place.

I have sent of speculative CV's. Nothing.
I have contacted companies about work experience. Nothing.

Tbh my issues are currently:
Age (government funding is annoying).
Lack of experience.
Lack of qualifications (this is being rectified but won't be anywhere useful for about 4 years).

My current job also requires 4 weeks notice which seems to put off local recruitment agencies.

Just thought I'd explain that I have tried everything i know.

[bobmcgod]

Is it not a bit harsh judging someone simply because of a slightly negative comment though? They could honestly just be having a bad day? (Or a bad 6 years?)