Hundreds of Applications and Still No Job: The Truth About Long Term Unemployment for Women in STEM with Anna Whitlock

In this episode of Engineer Her Path, Sandra Park sits down with Anna Whitlock, a woman in STEM navigating long term unemployment, a tough job market, and a non traditional career path.Anna opens up about what it is really like to job search for months without results, apply to hundreds of roles, and keep pushing forward when the setbacks feel personal.We talk about• what long term unemployment actually looks like behind the scenes• how to stay mentally strong during a slow job market• the mindset shifts that help you keep showing up• how women in STEM can stand out even when they feel overlooked• building resilience and your identity outside a title or paycheckIf you have ever faced layoffs, career stagnation, a stalled job hunt, or a season of uncertainty, this conversation will help you feel less alone.Whether you are early career, mid career, or pivoting into something new, Anna’s honesty shows that persistence, courage, and self belief really matter.👉 Connect with Anna on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitlock/📩 Want more support on your financial journey?Join Sandra’s weekly newsletter for simple tools to help you save more, ditch debt and grow wealth with confidenceSubscribe here: https://engineerherpath.kit.com/cdc989db8f🌐 Learn more about coaching, speaking and resourcesVisit Sandra’s website: https://engineerherpath.com⭐ If this episode helped you...Please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Your support helps more women in STEM discover the show and engineer their own path to financial freedom.