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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]

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!
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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![/quote]

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