Your link and its discussion are leaving out an important factor in all of this: how good is the candidate, actually? If you're actually a shitty coder, then i

Your link and its discussion are leaving out an important factor in all of this: how good is the candidate, actually? If you're actually a shitty coder, then it wouldn't be too surprising that after 500 applications you will still not get an offer. Now if you're somewhere around the middle of the pack, then you'll find a job sooner or later, it just depends on the terms you're willing to accept.