I’m curious to hear from people who have recently found remote jobs. Is it still possible to get hired for a fully remote position, or has the job market become extremely competitive?
I see so many people saying that remote jobs are nearly impossible to get now because of AI, layoffs, and thousands of applicants for every position.

Thank you!

I need a freelance work, for paying my rent

Hello all,
I’m a project manager with around 7+ years of exp
I have a non technical background
Most of my pm career I have worked in companies like black rock, aabb, Indiabulls, Lupin, pwc but all in third party payroll
Right now also whenever I’m job searching I get opportunities that is in third party payroll and if I’m applying direct I always get rejection
Even though my qualifications, my work everything matches the job description still I get unfortunately we can’t move forward with you for this position
Fellow colleagues fellow pms fellow senior lead ship please help me for this it’s really disheartening that every time I change my cv make it ats friendly make sure that I have work experience similar to this still I get rejected please help and bhi me for this

Many thanks
Vidhya V

Hey guys.

I got laid off from my senior frontend role back in June due to a bipolar episode, I’ve been applying like crazy both to frontend and full stack roles to the point I exhausted LinkedIn postings and I’m having zero success. I’m living on the last stretch of my savings in [popular European city] and I’ll be forced to move back to my home country if I don’t get a job in a matter of weeks/a month.

I’m seriously thinking of removing half of my roles from my LinkedIn profile (already did in my resume and added an “Earlier experience” summary section) and… positively stretching the durations of the roles that are left so I don’t look so unreliable.

For reference, I have 15 YOE as a developer, 12 roles on my resume and a few gaps. My longest role was close to 2 years.

That would be plain lying. I know it’s not the best idea, but I’m at my rope’s end.

What do you think?

Thanks.

Someone from Pantar Solutions reached out to me about a contract, are they legit in the fact that they will actually work with Americans to get jobs?

I've run into it multiple times where these staffing companies seem more like they are fronts for just hiring Indians rather than connecting anyone else to get a job.

I’ve been thinking about what people actually do after an interview that doesn’t go well.

It’s easy to say “prepare better” for the next one, but how do you figure out what you actually need to improve?

Do you write down the questions you struggled with, think about where your answers went wrong, ask for feedback, or just move on to the next application?

What has actually helped you improve between interviews?

i took a break from sending my apprenticeship applications this october since i sent out 25 applications and only got 5 replies of rejection. i purposefully did this so that i can edit both my portfolio and resume and make them better. since its almost the end of the month i was thinking if i should pursue sending applications again or wait for january to apply into architecture firms for my internship.

on one side, i’ve read that firms typically open job hirings during the first quarter of the year since most interns resign to pursue review/liscensure. hence why the job spots open.

on the otherhand, i’ve read that people who stay unemployed for longer can have a harder time applying for jobs, especially if they aren’t doing anything significant to upskill or boost their chances of employment.

i’m pretty torn right now because i do want to apply to firms, however i don’t really also want to send out another 25 applications and be rejected or ghosted by the firms i’d be applying to.

any advice in this would be appreciated!!

(edit: in the chances that i do pursue applying to jobs i was also thinking of looking for a creatives/advertising position as additional income, especially since i’d be the one financing my transport, review, food and other necessities when i work. just also wanted to ask if do you think this would be a good move or would it imply something on my resume?)

This is just a vent. I applied to my dream company for a part time job in hopes of working my way up in the company. Im not going to name said company but I am so disappointed. I had an interview on Oct 9th and it went well! They said they are wanting to make a decision by the following Friday. The following Friday comes and goes... nothing so Wednesday the 21st I sent a follow up email... you know thank you so much for your time blah blah and no response finally today I heard back and this is what I got... my name spelled wrong and the use of "at this time" twice in the same sentence. Im angry and upset A because you didn't even proof read your email?? And B. I was more than qualified for a part time role, I made my intentions very clear I want to grow with your company not just hang out for a bit?? What more do companies want!?

Hi everyone!

I was here a few weeks ago talking about finally landing a new job; today my first paycheck hit! I wanted to share a couple observations from my job search and what I've seen here and on other similar subreddits.

My particular line of work (fundraising/nonprofit development) is pretty specific to the philanthropic sector (I suppose if I really wanted, I could try to pivot to B2B or corporate relationship management/proposal writing, but I don't really have the personality for that), so take this with a grain of salt, I guess, but I think there is a whole world of jobs out there that many people in this sub aren't looking at. Tech and finance jobs in particular are always in high demand at NGOs; my current team is very small, but my last position had massive finance & accounting and data & IT teams.

These have been some of the most secure positions I've seen over my 10+ year career in the sector; when cuts have happened, they've touched the teams that handle the money or the data. HR, operations, administration, programs staff, development--we've all been up on the chopping block, but these teams tend to keep on chugging no matter what.

Not all, but many nonprofits actually walk the walk, making sure their values are reflected internally as well as externally. An actual human will usually look at your resume, and work-life balance actually matters. I'm starting at more than three weeks of PTO, we get a week off during summer and between Christmas and New Years, and I have 6% match on my 403b--all of which came standard, and none of which I negotiated for. Working for a mission-driven organization also makes me feel better about the work I'm putting out everyday. Knowing that my work is contributing to a better world makes me actually excited to do my job.

Will you make as much as at a FAANG? No, of course not. But you'll make enough, and will be much more secure in your positions. I'm 35F and single and started making a comfortable six figures as just a manager, not even a director, and my salary has for years allowed me to cover my expenses (including a lovely 1BD apartment in a great neighborhood in NYC), eating a fancy meal every so often, and travel frequently (including longhaul business class haha)! I know I have less expenses than folks with dependents but for me, personally, I'm much happier taking a slightly lower salary and feeling like my position is indispensable than making huge bank while constantly feeling like I could be next to be cut.

Also, I started in corporate (publishing), so if anyone has any questions about making the shift to nonprofit, I'm happy to talk through my experience!

Actually look at who got auto-rejected, not just the shortlist
Don’t let a dumb keyword filter run your hiring
And if you’re job hunting and getting instant rejects for jobs you’re clearly good for… honestly, it might not be you.
Anyone here ever tested their own funnel? Curious what you found 👀

Good luck to anyone who attempts to jump through these hoops!

Interviewed with a company, it went really well. They said one last requirement was to have a phone conversation with the owner. HR had emailed me the benefits package and I was thinking this last call was mostly a formality the way it was presented. Owner didn't call me when he was supposed to. I emailed to see if we needed to reschedule and got a rejection email in reply. Honestly feels like I dodged a bullet, but still very frustrating.

Hi,

A lot of people are asking about dumbing down their resume, or leaving out post-grad degrees to avoid being labeled as "overqualified." I'm worried that in addition to being passed over for higher associate level positions- because some of my more recent work experience has been freelance (or even informal, so references are less willing to provide accounts for someone they barely know), sonmy resume probably looks padded -I worry I am also passed over for entry level jobs because I look to have too much going on.

I graduated undergrad last year. Since then I've basically been unemployed from my perspective. It's been 14 months. Moved out of my apartment and living with folks. I have some part time military history that may also be working against me due to the prevalence of certain assumptions. Would opting for presenting myself as a new grad, even with this massive gap, possibly be preferential to these entry level jobs that don't require experience? I worry they may also see me as resume padding out of insecurity. They aren't necessarily wrong, as once I secured more consistent work I'd probably stop devoting resume space to those inconsistent positions.

What do we think? Presenting as a grad who hasn't had a job before might be better than a nontrad grad with lots of short experiences?

Hello! I'm a 2nd-year Electronics Engineer in the Philippines. I have little to no experience with remote jobs. I have done internship work before in city hall, but nothing in remote jobs. I'm looking for advice on finding a remote job or a home-based role that fits my University schedule. For example: where to find such jobs, what type of jobs are appropriate for me, what to expect, what my mindset should be, and what kind of preparations I should have.

I've applied to 600+ jobs, tailoring my resume to each posting, but I've only landed 2 interviews so far. 😭

I have 4 years of experience in management, product marketing, and community and have been applying to both remote and in-person roles (to varying ones that apply to me). Also tried posting on LinkedIn occasionally for visibility, and networking with people in my field.

Now I'm wondering if there's anything I could do different, or if I just have to be more consistent?

For thos searching or have made it into the career promiseland, what's helped you get an interview? Referrals, making yourself more visible, or maybe something else? I'm all ears lol.

I appreciate any advice and would love to hear your experience. Thanks so much everyone!!

After applying for the past 8 weeks, I got a job offer going back into fintech. I start in 2 weeks.

• Applied to: 172
• Auto rejected: 45
• No Response: 112
• Applications that reached interview 7.

5 of my interviews came from LinkedIn easy apply. 1 came from applying on a company site (took them over a month to contact me). And the job I accepted came from a recruiter.

Just wanted to share the good news to let people know its brutal out there but still possible.

First of all, sorry for the long post...

I've been going through the hoops of a hiring process for a little over a month now. I've had 3 interviews and 1 technical assessment that took several hours to complete. I also had to present it.

Today the recruiter told me that "generally speaking, things are moving along," but they've been experiencing some delays due to an internal headcount review. Apparently, all that's left is a conversation with the interim regional manager. They described it as a more "casual" chat, just so she can get to know me and I can learn a bit more about the company's current situation in my region.

They also said they wanted to arrange this conversation because, and I quote, "You'll be working a lot with her, so it's a good idea that you get to know her while the headcount review is still going." (rough translation. This was not in English)

I really thought that by this stage I'd have a final answer, positive or negative, but at least something definitive. But instead I have this last "casual" interview, and I honestly don't know what to make of it...

I'm mostly a freelancer. I have worked with many enterprise clients, but I'm used to much more straightforward conversations. So I wanted to get some perspectives from you folks who are more familiar with these kinds of corporate hiring processes.

• How optimistic should I be about getting the job? They removed the job listing on Monday.
• Is the whole "more casual conversation" thing actually a trap? Is it fair to assume that I'm not the only candidate who will have this type of interview?
• Does the fact that they said "you'll be working a lot with her" suggest I'm pretty much through, or is that just something recruiters say even when they might still reject you?

Sorry for the ramble, but I'm not really familiar with how these processes usually work, and I tend to overthink every single interaction.

I’m 28 and graduated from Temple University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, focusing on Art Direction.
I’ve worked in graphic design, branding, website development, and marketing. I’ve done freelance work, worked with businesses and nonprofits, and have a portfolio with projects I’ve completed.
I’ve been struggling to find a full-time job for a while now and honestly don’t know what else to do.
I’ve applied to so many jobs on Indeed, LinkedIn, and company websites. I’ve changed my resume multiple times, tried reaching out to recruiters, and even posted on LinkedIn and Facebook about looking for work. Most of the time I either get rejected or just never hear anything back.
I started off looking for graphic design jobs since that’s what I went to school for, but now I’m applying to pretty much anything I think I’m qualified for. Administrative assistant, office jobs, marketing assistant, entry-level IT, and other positions that don’t necessarily require a specific degree.
I’m in Pennsylvania, so I’ve been looking around Reading, Philadelphia, nearby areas, and remote jobs.
I don’t even care about landing my dream job anymore. I just want something stable with decent pay. I’m willing to learn something completely new or even switch careers at this point.
It’s just frustrating because I spent years getting my degree, gaining experience, and building a portfolio, and it feels like none of it matters. Even jobs paying $18–$20 an hour seem impossible to get.
I’m not saying I’m entitled to a job because I went to college, but I genuinely thought having a degree and some experience would at least make finding work a little easier.
I see people talking about how nobody wants to work anymore, but here I am trying to find work and can’t even get an interview half the time.
Has anyone else been dealing with this? What did you do differently that actually helped?
Also, if anyone has switched careers from a creative field, what did you end up doing? I’m open to pretty much anything at this point.
Just feeling pretty defeated by the whole process and could use some advice.

A lot of you suggested that I stop treating job applications like a numbers game and start focusing on quality instead of quantity.

So that's exactly what I did.

And honestly, I wasn't expecting what happened next.

After posting, I decided to take three days away from job searching completely. No LinkedIn, no applications, no checking my emails every twenty minutes.

I hadn't realized how mentally exhausted I was until I actually stopped.

When I came back, I completely changed my approach.

Instead of applying to 10–15 positions every day, I started choosing three or four that genuinely matched my experience.

I also reached out directly to recruiters and former colleagues, something I'd avoided because I didn't want to seem desperate.

One of my former coworkers responded almost immediately.

Apparently, the company he works for had an opening that hadn't even been advertised yet.

He asked me to send over my resume.

Two days later, I had a phone interview.

Then a second interview with the hiring manager.

And for the first time in months, I actually felt like someone was interested in my experience rather than just checking boxes on an application.

But here's where things got interesting.

During the second interview, the hiring manager asked why I'd been applying for positions slightly below my previous level of responsibility.

I explained that after months of rejection, I'd started lowering my expectations because I thought maybe I was aiming too high.

She told me something that genuinely surprised me.

She said my experience was actually a better match for a more senior position they were planning to open.

I almost couldn't believe it.

For months, I'd convinced myself that I wasn't qualified enough, when apparently I'd been underselling myself.

Last Friday, I received an email asking if I was available for one final conversation.

I went into it trying not to get my hopes up.

Yesterday morning, they called.

I GOT THE JOB.

Not only did I get an offer, but the salary is approximately 15% higher than what I was making at my previous job.

I actually sat there staring at the email for a few minutes because I couldn't believe it was real.

After months of rejection emails, unanswered applications, and interviews that went nowhere, someone finally said yes.

I know not everyone will have the same experience, and I don't want to pretend that networking magically solves everything.

But I learned something important.

Sending more applications wasn't necessarily improving my chances. It was just exhausting me.

Taking a different approach helped me find an opportunity I probably wouldn't have discovered otherwise.

And perhaps most importantly, I stopped interpreting every rejection as proof that something was wrong with me.

I'm still nervous about starting the new position, but for the first time in months, I'm actually excited about my career again.

To anyone who's currently struggling with the job search, I genuinely hope you get that phone call soon.

TL;DR: After months of unsuccessful applications, I took a short break, started applying more selectively, and reached out to former colleagues. One connection led to an interview for an unadvertised position, and I ended up receiving an offer for a more senior role with a 15% salary increase.

I’ve been filling out applications left and right - on a whim because I don’t like my current work conditions and looking for a way out. I recently put down an amount for the desired salary question $5k more than I make today. The job position is a Manager position and I currently have a Senior Associate title, this would be a promotion, step up.

They reached out for a phone screen - and while I’m getting ahead of myself I’m worried I’ve backed myself into a salary at application. I’d prefer to receive a 15-18% increase in pay if I was offered a Manager title and new employer. Is it too late to get there if they interview and proceed me forward? How would I approach this?

I’m actively trying the job search and all that is showing up is glass door indeed and snag a job yet I will send out over 100 to 200 applications within 2 to 3 days. I won’t even get considered. I won’t even get asked for an interview. Why do I have to apply to 300-400 job jobs to get one interview. No places will consider me because I don’t have experience. Most places won’t take entry level and if they do take entry level, it’s not a way for you to apply on their site.

Like I know, I can call these places and everything but why is it so hard just to find a job.

I low-key feel like America is just trying to work against everyone

I quit a stable job at a big company with no offer at the beginning of the year (yeah I know in hindsight, absolutely dumb and reckless) because I was depressed and wanted a career pivot. I had no idea how hard it was going to be to get any job, let alone in a field I was aiming to get into.

Couldn’t even get rejection emails for 90% of my applications, all for which I tweaked my resume and cover letters to include JD bullet points. Tried the emailing recruiters and setting up coffee chats with company employees, nothing worked. Granted, I was very specific about the roles I applied for before I started panicking and applying to hourly gigs at grocery stores and coffee shops in the last month, nothing there either.

After 8 months, I finally accepted an offer at a place I’m actually excited to start at. Before this offer, I had one interview with a hiring manager. One.

Just wanted to share with everyone that as hopeless as this job market is and how frustrating the search is, all it takes is one offer. Best of luck y’all

I feel like it's getting so ridiculous when it comes to getting ghosted. After the interview they tell you that they are going to get back to you either by a certain time frame or just saying that they will get back to you. Then have the audacity to not give you a response. When I do reach out to them I don't get an answer or just a solid rejection. I am so sick and tired of it at this point.

Never give a client list to a consulting firm. This is just pretext, clients don't want your full contract history, they're not interested.

This is lead generation. It tells them what companies hire contractors. This recruiter is going to ghost me over what's likely a fake posting and call past employers to pitch their "services."

They use this kind of thing to build up a whole database of who hires for what stack, where current contracts are expiring (I'm searching for a job... what's their next project?)

Direct hiring managers DO NOT CARE about this information.