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I hear you. There is an asymmetry. You need a job. It’s your only job. They get hundreds of applications. One adjustment I recommend is calibrating the amount
by nuclearnice1 5y ago
I hear you.
There is an asymmetry. You need a job. It’s your only job. They get hundreds of applications.
One adjustment I recommend is calibrating the amount of time you spend on an application. You shouldn’t be spending hours on a single cold application. Write your resume. See or hear of an opportunity. Send your standard resume and standard introduction. Hours of upfront work, but only a few minutes per application.
Focus on finding warming connections. The strength is in weak ties. Tell your family, friend, former coworker and update your linkedin.
Technical people are in huge demand. Given your skills you should have plenty of offers without much anxiety. You’ll get lots of non response. So it goes.
Good luck
- atdrummond 5y agoI don't mind getting a "no" and I do feel I've gotten the right ratio of effort per application nailed after some time. I just hate that most employers can't seem to bother to close applications in a timely manner or message candidates when they've chosen someone for the role. I hate twiddling my thumbs wondering if I am going to receive any further communication or not.
- wy50guy 5y agoI think it shows a lack of compassion from employers en masse. There are few negative ramifications to them never acknowledging you submitted your resume. I also submit many applications and I feel like a ghost.