Don't take this personally, but far more often than not, you are not going to hear back from an employer on that resume you sent or the application you took two hours to complete. That's just the nature of the beast. It does not hurt to try and follow up but don't chase people. Follow up a time or two and let it go if nothing is happening. If they are interested, they will let you know. In the mean time, keep moving forward. They used to say in the car business, "It's not a sale until she crosses the curb and the check don't bounce." What I mean by that is you do not have a job until you are actually working. A verbal offer for you to start next week is nothing more. I've seen it before. "Oh, we decided not to fill the position at this time." "We lost the funding." You get the idea. DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY. Keep moving forward.
Dehumanizing is a strong word. Let's face it, searching for a job now can be very dehumanizing. You face loads of rejection, loneliness and uncertainty. This can be so even for the most in demand job seeker out there. So self-care is important. Make time for friends, family and a break as best you can. I think finding a job search support group can be beneficial. Anything that gets you out of the house and around people is good. Make good use of your time. Volunteer. Learn stuff. Exercise. Finding work takes time.
Think of looking for work as a marathon, not a sprint. Settle in for the long haul. Create a daily schedule and stick with it. Yes, some days will be better than others. But you are resilient and will make it through. Where do you want to be and how can you get there. Knowing those answers will help. If you do not know, ask around.
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