As a job searcher, I love that people are sharing roles with their network on LinkedIn but the only problem is that when I've applied for that position, it opens up the candidate pool.

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1. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 2:14PM UTC

   Please understand that the number you see on LinkedIn doesn't necessarily indicate the number that actually applied for the position. And keep in mind, too, that the number of people applying for the position doesn't mean that they are all qualified for the position. Long story short. Don't count yourself out or get discouraged due to the numbers you see.

2. AnonymousApril 3,2025 at 1:02PM UTC

   Yes, I was told that the number on LI was a count of who hit the "apply" button, and now LI has changed the language on the job descriptions to just that. But if even half of them got through the process and applied, it can still be overwhelming. I agree that you need to work on staying confident in your abilities, accentuating the positives, and downplaying any negatives. Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies.

3. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 2:43PM UTC

   Social media is ruining my job search! I too am frustrated by the large number of applicants for every job I apply for! I have been searching for a remote position for close to three years. I have thirty years of experience but I did

   not finish college. I am applying for many positions -often the day they are posted, only to find that I receive many emails from social media that includes those jobs, often 5-10 more times, My call backs are few and far between. In a few cases where I actually get an interview I am told that I am one of a hundred or more applicants. I don’t know what to do about this except keep trying. This job market is terrible especially if you want to work remotely and don’t have a degree.

4. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 7:13PM UTC

   Don't blame "social media" or anything else.

   Not finishing college is entirely on you. There are many, many candidates who are younger, more educated, skilled and hungrier than you.

5. AnonymousApril 4,2025 at 7:55PM UTC

   Everyone seeking work is in the competition. You can't control it. If you apply for jobs you are not qualified, you won't be considered. Seek work in your area of expertise, network with people in the same industry, then be a detective. Look at where these people went to work, are there openings in their companies? If you are degreed, go to your alma mater and use their recruiting system if they have one, network with alums. You must exhaust all avenues these days and not click and apply. Be relevant, post on LinkedIn that you're seeking work, set your LinkedIn profile as available to work. If you think you are beaten you are, you have to think high to rise. It's an unknown author and rings true and has for over 30 years. Change your outlook.