Over 2500 resumes for a single position - my story

[Anonymous]

I started my new IT job this past week at the age of 56 with a 275K per year salary after a ten-month layoff. I was told on my first day by my direct manager that there were over 2500 resumes for this position. 150 candidates were contacted for a phone interview, and 25 candidates, out of 150, were selected for an on-site interview. Five candidates, out of the remaining twenty-five, were selected to meet with the CIO, and the other four candidates were in their early 30's. I was a college golfer many years ago, and it happened that the CIO was a big fan of golf, but he attended a rival school, think of UVA and VA Tech. He talked about how his alma mater is better than mine in athletics, and we talked very little about the actual job. Anyway, my direct manager's boss selected a younger candidate, but he was overruled by the CIO. I am extremely grateful to be working again at my age.

I know it is a very tough market out there for tech/IT but little I know that over 2500 resumes for one position. It makes me appreciate the opportunity that is given to me even more. Best of luck to everyone out there looking for jobs.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for relaying. Getting along with the bosses is more important than technical knowledge, imho.

[Anonymous]

25 on site interviews for a single position? I just can't imagine that, as interviews are a huge amount of time.

[Anonymous]

Thanks OP, that’s really inspiring. Can I ask what type of IT position? Is the the DMV area?

[Anonymous]

Oh look another poster saying golf is the way to get to high level jobs. And being male. And probably white and grew up rich (like who can afford golf if MC)

[Anonymous]

Thanks for posting. Ignore the haters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh look another poster saying golf is the way to get to high level jobs. And being male. And probably white and grew up rich (like who can afford golf if MC)

Why you racist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:25 on site interviews for a single position? I just can't imagine that, as interviews are a huge amount of time.

That is alot of time. Congrats OP on the new job!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh look another poster saying golf is the way to get to high level jobs. And being male. And probably white and grew up rich (like who can afford golf if MC)

This exactly. The privilege dripping off this post is irritating at best. Also what employer would discuss the ages and such details of other candidates?

[Anonymous]

Tell me you’re a man…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh look another poster saying golf is the way to get to high level jobs. And being male. And probably white and grew up rich (like who can afford golf if MC)

Why you racist?

Please golf has a rich history of racism and sexism, hello Augusta

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I started my new IT job this past week at the age of 56 with a 275K per year salary after a ten-month layoff. I was told on my first day by my direct manager that there were over 2500 resumes for this position. 150 candidates were contacted for a phone interview, and 25 candidates, out of 150, were selected for an on-site interview. Five candidates, out of the remaining twenty-five, were selected to meet with the CIO, and the other four candidates were in their early 30's. I was a college golfer many years ago, and it happened that the CIO was a big fan of golf, but he attended a rival school, think of UVA and VA Tech. He talked about how his alma mater is better than mine in athletics, and we talked very little about the actual job. Anyway, my direct manager's boss selected a younger candidate, but he was overruled by the CIO. I am extremely grateful to be working again at my age.

I know it is a very tough market out there for tech/IT but little I know that over 2500 resumes for one position. It makes me appreciate the opportunity that is given to me even more. Best of luck to everyone out there looking for jobs.

Do you have a programmer background? How did you teach this level

[Anonymous]

They contacted 150 people for a phone interview? I'm not saying you are lying, or that they lied to you, but that does stretch the limits of plausibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They contacted 150 people for a phone interview? I'm not saying you are lying, or that they lied to you, but that does stretch the limits of plausibility.

+1 there’s no way they contacted 150 people for phone interviews, nor 25 for in-person. I wouldn’t even believe they contacted 25 for phone screens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for relaying. Getting along with the bosses is more important than technical knowledge, imho.

Wow that is crazy to draw that conclusion.