Every application has that box, and every time I check it I feel the whole thing end before it starts. I'm out, I want to work, I'm ready to work, and it feels like the door is shut before I even knock. Most days I don't know why I keep sending them.
More people experience this than they realize.
Job hunting with a record, you feel rejected before you even apply.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.