Job hunt stats

[Anonymous]

I am surprised at the low numbers of applications for some people. When I got laid off- I would apply to whatever seemed interesting on LinkedIn and other sites. Like- 20 to 30 per day. I got 30 interviews doing that. I had 5 offers within 3 weeks of being laid off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised at the low numbers of applications for some people. When I got laid off- I would apply to whatever seemed interesting on LinkedIn and other sites. Like- 20 to 30 per day. I got 30 interviews doing that. I had 5 offers within 3 weeks of being laid off.

Where are you in your career? I am guessing junior to mid-level with numbers like that. The higher you get, the more the number of openings dwindle.

[Anonymous]

I am pretty senior. I was looking for a VO role with a minimum of $250k base

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Me: 158 jobs applied for since getting laid off last year. 12 interviews (mostly recruiters), 103 rejections. 19 of the rejections were Federal "not referred" applications.
Have 55 applications submitted. 25 are Federal "accepting" or "reviewing" applications. Have received some referrals but no invitations to interview.
I just can't get traction and struggling financially. I know I'm supposed to be optimistic but feeling punch drunk.

An update. I realized after writing the above post that my career path was at a dead end. There are only so many non profits out there needing leadership in my industry and, just as important, that can pay me what I'm worth. I got "overqualified" responses to many applications and applying to the Federal Government was a waste of time.

Then, I pivoted. I started applying for jobs using specific, technical, non-managerial skills that I'd picked up during 25 years' of leading non profits. That strategy paid off and I was recently hired. I took a pay cut but am comfortable and looking forward to a new career path.

So, after all is said and done, here are my stats: 192 applications submitted, 15 interviews (1 Federal) and one job offer...and I'm very grateful for it.

Good luck, everyone. Something good will happen to all of us, I know it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised at the low numbers of applications for some people. When I got laid off- I would apply to whatever seemed interesting on LinkedIn and other sites. Like- 20 to 30 per day. I got 30 interviews doing that. I had 5 offers within 3 weeks of being laid off.

Where are you in your career? I am guessing junior to mid-level with numbers like that. The higher you get, the more the number of openings dwindle.

Yes, only so many managerial jobs and leadership roles to go around. The higher you go, the more competitive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Me: 158 jobs applied for since getting laid off last year. 12 interviews (mostly recruiters), 103 rejections. 19 of the rejections were Federal "not referred" applications.
Have 55 applications submitted. 25 are Federal "accepting" or "reviewing" applications. Have received some referrals but no invitations to interview.
I just can't get traction and struggling financially. I know I'm supposed to be optimistic but feeling punch drunk.

An update. I realized after writing the above post that my career path was at a dead end. There are only so many non profits out there needing leadership in my industry and, just as important, that can pay me what I'm worth. I got "overqualified" responses to many applications and applying to the Federal Government was a waste of time.

Then, I pivoted. I started applying for jobs using specific, technical, non-managerial skills that I'd picked up during 25 years' of leading non profits. That strategy paid off and I was recently hired. I took a pay cut but am comfortable and looking forward to a new career path.

So, after all is said and done, here are my stats: 192 applications submitted, 15 interviews (1 Federal) and one job offer...and I'm very grateful for it.

Good luck, everyone. Something good will happen to all of us, I know it!

Congrats to you PP! Good job landing on your feet and good luck in your tangential field!

- OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised at the low numbers of applications for some people. When I got laid off- I would apply to whatever seemed interesting on LinkedIn and other sites. Like- 20 to 30 per day. I got 30 interviews doing that. I had 5 offers within 3 weeks of being laid off.

Where are you in your career? I am guessing junior to mid-level with numbers like that. The higher you get, the more the number of openings dwindle.

Yes, only so many managerial jobs and leadership roles to go around. The higher you go, the more competitive.

OP here. Also I assume the sense of urgency varies depending on your financial situation: if your spouse makes a good income or you have extended family offering to support you, you can take you time and be choosier about applications. I was applying while I had a job I actually really liked in a lot of ways so I only applied to places I thought I’d like better. Also, I didn’t have much time for applications between my real job and parenting.

[Anonymous]

I am a hiring manager for a big tech company, right now we have had over 350 applications for one senior software engineering position over a 2 week period. Last fall we got 180 for a similar position over a month. Crazy times we are in a tech crisis but let the government food you into thinking everything is ok

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a hiring manager for a big tech company, right now we have had over 350 applications for one senior software engineering position over a 2 week period. Last fall we got 180 for a similar position over a month. Crazy times we are in a tech crisis but let the government food you into thinking everything is ok

very interesting!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am pretty senior. I was looking for a VO role with a minimum of $250k base

Voice over role?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Me: 158 jobs applied for since getting laid off last year. 12 interviews (mostly recruiters), 103 rejections. 19 of the rejections were Federal "not referred" applications.
Have 55 applications submitted. 25 are Federal "accepting" or "reviewing" applications. Have received some referrals but no invitations to interview.
I just can't get traction and struggling financially. I know I'm supposed to be optimistic but feeling punch drunk.

An update. I realized after writing the above post that my career path was at a dead end. There are only so many non profits out there needing leadership in my industry and, just as important, that can pay me what I'm worth. I got "overqualified" responses to many applications and applying to the Federal Government was a waste of time.

Then, I pivoted. I started applying for jobs using specific, technical, non-managerial skills that I'd picked up during 25 years' of leading non profits. That strategy paid off and I was recently hired. I took a pay cut but am comfortable and looking forward to a new career path.

So, after all is said and done, here are my stats: 192 applications submitted, 15 interviews (1 Federal) and one job offer...and I'm very grateful for it.

Good luck, everyone. Something good will happen to all of us, I know it!

Congrats, OP!! I hope you have a very fulfilling new role and enjoy the pivot into a different career. Best of luck!

It takes ovaries to make a pivot like that after 25 years. Good on you. I am impressed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am pretty senior. I was looking for a VO role with a minimum of $250k base

Voice over role?

Is this written by Op?
Congratulations to Op!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a hiring manager for a big tech company, right now we have had over 350 applications for one senior software engineering position over a 2 week period. Last fall we got 180 for a similar position over a month. Crazy times we are in a tech crisis but let the government food you into thinking everything is ok

very interesting!

The vast majority of jobs in this country are not for software engineers making 6-figure salaries. I was out this weekend and noticed "now hiring" signs on many retail and service sector establishments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am pretty senior. I was looking for a VO role with a minimum of $250k base

Voice over role?

VP