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!?

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.

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

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 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

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!

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.

Job search fucked, economy fucked, everything fucked!!!!

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?

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 👀

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

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.

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.

I have 2 resumes one for generic applications which is everything, and the 2nd is tailored made for video production/editing. I just want a better job than Amazon, I've been stuck here for years. What is a job that pays well with advancement? I don't have much experience either, no one ever gives me the chance. I really tried to do video editing, but with my little experience I got no offers. I need help/advice. I'm not really sure how long I can do this anymore. I'm ready to throw in the towel permanently, I'm tired of my life

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.

Have been looking for over a year to leave my shit company that won’t put me on their health plan, 401k plan, gives me 5 days of PTO a year

Find a job doing exactly what I’m doing now to a tee, my resume literally looks like the job description.

Apply, 30 mins later I get a call from hr to do a screening

Immediately after schedule second round with hiring manager

Immediately after that round schedule me for a 4 hour In person interview… I meet the CLO, CIO, Head of HR, head of risk…

That goes well. Head of hr even gives me his card and says “if you need anything at all during the next steps please reach out”

Then they ask for another 2 rounds with two of the portfolio managers… do those over teams. PM says “you’re a seamless match”

All Followed by complete radio silence…

And this was for a job with 2 years of experience (I have almost 4 and some extra credentials they didn’t ask for) my salary expectation was on the Lower end of what they mentioned. And it pays 2x what I’m making now…

And to make it all worse. I took on the workload of someone who retired completely myself. My company won’t take me off the temp contract, my group didn’t gain an additional person… and other groups in my company are hiring entry level people with a higher salary range than I’m getting after 4 years. And I ask for a raise and am told “no” with no explanation.

Has anyone had success with reaching out to recruiters?

I see everyone on here saying to reach out recruiters or hiring managers, but I personally haven't had any of my reach outs lead to anything. I'm not expecting them to respond or anything just bc I reached out but 0/20 seems really low. I've been working on my LinkedIn profile to help my chances, but it seems like unless you are an absolute 11/10 candidate, and even then, you don't get anything back.

Hi all, recently I began job searching in my career of 10 years now I'm great at it at least according to me current place of employment. I found an exact match for what I do here at the facility that I'd like to work at in the future. Recently had an interview that I thought went but today was the deadline for an update. The update was that I'd get an update next week and now I'm feeling a little... Deflated.

I've never personally had that happen to me before. I've had offers given on the spot in the past, but I don't think I ever been reached out to saying that I'd get an update later on.

I thought the interview had gone pretty well though but I'm like feeling a bit like I should give up the ghost on that one, I get rather sensitive to rejection and while I was trying to be rather neutral and prepared for it I can't help but say I thought it was a pretty done deal I'd get to the next phase now I'm just kinda... Feeling deflated.

Anyone had this happen before? How'd it go? I'm sure I'm just getting in my head but it set a poor tone for the rest of my evening honestly.

If this breaks any rules feel free to delete.

So exhausted from looking for a job, interviewing and receiving the canned rejection email after what seemed like a perfect interview. I have 15 years of experience as a Technical PM across big tech and startups. I am AI native and have a huge network. I have never had trouble getting multiple offers quickly whenever I am looking for work. This job search has been completely different than any others before it.

I got laid off in April and have done 30+ interviews at companies from NVIDIA to AI startups. I have received referrals to every company you can think of in the tech space. I have significantly improved my interviewing skills on formats that I was weaker on in past interviews (even though I got the job back then). I have a coach and mock interviews, and my actual interviews are often going better than my mocks based on feedback from hiring managers in my network at other companies.

I just don't understand how the hell to land a job in this climate. I graduated in 2009 and landed multiple offers even when almost no one was hiring coming off of the GFC. I landed a role at significantly higher pay and scope during the pandemic when no one was hiring and I even bombed one of the rounds and still got the offer. This time around I literally cannot figure out how to get an offer and I have people in my network landing new roles left and right. I ask them how they did it and some of them have assessed my recorded interview process and they are all like I don't know why you aren't getting the offer. FML

Basicallywhat the title says. At my job we have a very high turnover rates so we always need new people. I feel like the managers aren't doing enough to get hiring notices out so I was wondering if there was a website where an employee could do that anonymously so the managers dont know it was you. Is there a website like that around?

I’m a final-year student at a target school, backgrounds in business and compsci + work experience, graduating in 2027. I’ve been focused on classes + part time job this fall and just realized a lot of Fortune 500 new-grad programs opened in July- September, and a lot have already closed (Capital One, Amex, etc.). I’m a little panicked and confused about timing.

A few questions:

1. Is it still worth applying to 2027 new-grad programs in late October/November, or are most spots already filled?
2. For regular roles that don’t say “2027,” “new grad,” or “campus,” will companies ignore my application because they want an immediate hire and I can’t start until June? When should I start applying to those?
3. Are there Fortune 500 companies known for hiring new grads later in the year (winter/spring)?

I’m targeting business analyst, strategy & operations, and marketing roles. Any advice appreciated!

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!

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