Rejects....

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1. Jackie RukaJune 27,2023 at 2:49PM UTC

   There is something better out there for you… keep going. Let no response or not ready to hire be their problem not yours. Gotta keep moving forward.

2. AnonymousJune 27,2023 at 3:47PM UTC

   Yes the market is that bad. It's full of positions open over 6 months ago and either filled already or the job doesn't exist. So frustrating!

3. Sharmil McKeeJune 27,2023 at 6:28PM UTC

   Have you considered moving to another industry? Like, if you are a compliance analyst in healthcare, can you transition to being a compliance analyst in insurance? And, yes the market is tough, right now. Good luck.

4. AnonymousJune 28,2023 at 9:54PM UTC

   So if I move there, won't it even be more difficult? My knowledge is very targeted towards a particular industry (banking), not easy to move to manufacturing.

5. Sharmil McKeeJune 30,2023 at 4:56AM UTC

   Some skills are transferable. I am not familiar with the banking industry, but I am sure there are skills that could transfer to manufacturing, like financial record keeping, sales, financial data security, regulatory compliance, fraud detection. And financial regulatory compliance is really hot right now. Some big names were just indicted for insider trading yesterday. Everyone is looking at their compliance policies and procedures a little closer.

6. AnonymousJune 27,2023 at 9:55PM UTC

   I was having the same problem, and at one point, I had a resume review that told me that even though I had the experience, I needed to include accomplishments that showed an impact. For example, if you are talking about a sales position, include in the resume that you made $xxx,xxx,xxx.00 for the company over y years. If it is for an R&D position, "I developed [product xxx] that resulted in $xx million in revenue for the company.

7. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 28,2023 at 3:29AM UTC

   Absolutely include your accomplishments - especially important in Sales - it's all about the numbers in Sales.

8. Christina DeLeonJune 29,2023 at 12:09PM UTC

   Sending you positivity. I can relate, it is very frustrating. An amazing opportunity is out there for you, don’t give up. I’ve had either no response, salaries that are too low or rejections and it’s tough.

9. Allison BranenJune 29,2023 at 12:19PM UTC

   My hunch is that human connections (through networking) are the best way to get a job. Still submit your resume online, but try to message the hiring manager or find a first/second/third connection at the company and ask them to submit your resume for you. There’s often a referral bonus in it for them, so it’s a win-win.

10. GirlBossanova934974June 29,2023 at 12:27PM UTC

    It's a numbers game. You may be applying for positions where there has been over 100 people who applied before you did. Two things have to be considered. There are a lot of people who have jobs that are out there trying to get out of the jobs they are in. Second, you are best served finding jobs where the whole world does NOT see the job ad. On Linkedin for example, I ignore any job that has had over 100 applicants. Chances are thin. Best thing is to the company career site and look directly at what they have to offer. Make sure the posting is fresh, not weeks old.

11. Jennifer FingerJune 29,2023 at 12:33PM UTC

    Sadly, many employers consider only the first few applications received and ignore the rest. Or, they already have a candidate in mind but post job listings on external sites in order to keep up the appearance of diverse, competitive and widespread hiring policies, often to comply with government, nonprofit or other external requirements. The only solution, unfortunately, is to keep applying. Yes, it sucks.

12. MistyJune 29,2023 at 1:14PM UTC

    Ken Coleman dot com. He has resume advice on how to stand out & what we should include on our resume. I haven’t done it yet because I haven’t decided what I want to be when I grow up. He also has a book & a course- I recommend the course!

13. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 1:18PM UTC

    You didn't mention your educational background but you might see if there is a career resource with the school you went to. I recently found a job through a job fair at UMGC. Their alumni page had resources for resume suggestions and mock interviews too.

14. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 1:45PM UTC

    Sending you positivity in your frustration! It's hard, but you are out there doing and sticking with it so give yourself a cheer for that. As others said, could've been an internal candidate, a fake job, who knows. If the auto emails were sent really quickly or at odd times, chances are a human didn't even look at your application, which is exceptionally frustrating. If the roles are still open, and you are very interested in them, see what real people you may be connected to and ask what's up. Could be a backdoor in if the AI is guarding the front door. Be confident and be resilient!

15. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 1:56PM UTC

    It is a couple of things. Automated searches, and resume formatting can really muck that up.

    Secondly, many job postings simply aren't real. They are often being filled by internal candidates and just posted to satisfy a 'legal' requirement. It is a nightmare. Best of luck.

16. Ann MillerJune 29,2023 at 2:33PM UTC

    And there are A TON OF SCAMMERS WITH FAkE JOB POSTINGS!!!

17. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 2:08PM UTC

    Yes. :(

18. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 2:14PM UTC

    Yes, the market is not great and the application and screening processes are pretty terrible on top of that. I've been searching for over 6 months and others have stated they have been searching much longer. It is frustrating and demoralizing, for sure. I am right there with you! Try to find ways to support yourself emotionally and mentally as well as financially. Keep at it on a steady pace without exhausting yourself. We are going to do this!!

19. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 2:15PM UTC

    I have been basically having the same experience! I apply for positions I know I am qualified for - I have had experience with all the job tasks listed, I have all the qualifications listed - but then end up not hearing anything back. It's very discouraging. Then I think maybe it would be better to go through a recruiter. But a lot of companies don't use recruiting firms so then there aren't many positions available. I guess it just takes time. But it kind of sucks. So, I feel for you!

20. Diane McDevittJune 29,2023 at 2:19PM UTC

    yes - the market is that bad. I have been working towards my next role for a year now (just made it 54 weeks). There are several strategies that used to work everytime but now only occasionally.

21. Ann MillerJune 29,2023 at 2:32PM UTC

    Yes it is that bad!!!!!!

22. Kimberly AnneJune 29,2023 at 6:13PM UTC

    Often times it’s who you know. Favoritism.

23. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 30,2023 at 6:52PM UTC

    I work with job seekers every day. In certain fields, such as home financing, I will agree that the market is bad. In general, hiring remains strong, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and my experience. That said, employers are moving more slowly than in the past couple of years.

24. Michelle S.June 29,2023 at 2:46PM UTC

    I know how frustrating it is, I’ve been there. And I’m sorry you’re going through it! Just try to keep in mind that you are just an electronic file along with 300 other electronic files, most of which are probably perfect for the job too. Find a way to stand out. Connect on LinkedIn and try to reach out to hiring managers or people that work there, just try to find a way to stand out. Good luck!

25. Ann MillerJune 29,2023 at 6:46PM UTC

    Be careful of LinkedIn, there are trolls out there lots of them!!!!

26. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 29,2023 at 3:37PM UTC

    No, the market is not that bad. In two months from resume finalization, you should have had an offer. (At least that's the average among our clients.)

    OK, let's take this one by one: You say that you are well qualified for each of the jobs and that you are adjusting your resume for each job description's keywords. That's great! Not tailoring is the most common reason people with strong resumes are not getting interviews.

    Do you have a strong resume though? Most people's resumes just list what they have done and need work on quantifying their accomplishments and otherwise showing their impact. Remember, only the top 2% get interviewed in many cases, and surely more than that are qualified.

    You say that the posts were recent. It is possible you are still in the running? It may take as much as a month for people to reach out to you.

    Reaching out to recruiters you have worked with in the past is not a bad idea but likely to be fruitful in only 1% of cases. Keep in mind that they reached out to you then when they had a job to fill that was perfect for you. You'll want to search engine optimize your LinkedIn profile so that the recruiters with the jobs for you now will find you on the first page of their search results when they search.

    You can also get better results from reaching to your network. Letting your network know you are looking is just the start. You need to meet with folks to generate ideas on what the needs are in your industry/field, for whom you would be perfect, and with whom else you should meet/talk. Be sure to also help them with whatever you can.

    Let me tell you a story about a client of ours, Gayle. Gayle was recommended by a colleague to apply for a position at the company where she worked, and she did so, after the hiring manager agreed with the referrer that she would be interested. Gayle was shocked to be rejected within 24 hours! When she reached out to the referrer, the referrer found out that an inexperienced, overworked HR person had rejected her application due to rushing or whatnot. The referrer intervened again, Gayle interviewed for the job, and she got it. Moral of the story is that sometimes you need an advocate on the inside.

    For help with your resume, LinkedIn profile, or networking strategies, feel free to reach out. We offer a free Career Success Consultation about how we can help you get a new job 3x as fast as the national average and at 3x the average salary increase.

    I hope this has been helpful and wish you your dream job!

27. Ann MillerJune 29,2023 at 6:45PM UTC

    YES IT IS BAD!!!!!MY DAUGHTER IS AN EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT WITH A FIRM IN ATLANTA AND SHE SAID IT IS REALLY BAD OUT THERE!!!

28. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 30,2023 at 6:51PM UTC

    I work with job seekers every day. In certain fields, such as home financing, I will agree that the market is bad. In general, hiring remains strong, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and my experience. That said, employers are moving more slowly than in the past couple of years.

29. Danielle SimonJune 29,2023 at 9:18PM UTC

    With all due respect...you are out of touch with how bad things are right now and for the past year.

30. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 30,2023 at 6:51PM UTC

    I work with job seekers every day. In certain fields, such as home financing, I will agree that the market is bad. In general, hiring remains strong, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and my experience. That said, employers are moving more slowly than in the past couple of years.

31. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 11:52PM UTC

    It's bad. And what's worse are HR playing games with people. Too smart, not smart enough.

    Looking for work is easier than dealing with recruiters saying that words on a resume are wrong. I don't mean the industry -related power words, I mean "too many words in a sentence" crap.

    Dealt with a recruiter once that on the phone loved my experience and then said "I wish you were more intelligent". Seriously???? Why call me.

    That DAY after the interview, I earned a national award.

    Gee, maybe I AM intelligent???!!!!

32. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 2:21PM UTC

    You are out of touch with the current job market. It is indeed bad right now.

33. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 30,2023 at 6:50PM UTC

    I work with job seekers every day. In certain fields, such as home financing, I will agree that the market is bad. In general, hiring remains strong, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and my experience. That said, employers are moving more slowly than in the past couple of years.

34. AnonymousJuly 1,2023 at 1:53PM UTC

    Yes, we can all see you are promoting your career coaching business with this post. No need to copy/paste the same message over and over.

35. Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJuly 2,2023 at 6:33PM UTC

    We are all job seekers, are we not? I posted a lot of valuable content for free, and I hope some folks benefit from it. And I also hope I get a new client from it. I probably won't though and just wasted my time trying to help someone who just wanted sympathy.

36. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 8:02PM UTC

    What a genuine and 'helpful' response. I can't imagine why people wouldn't be beating down your door.

37. Krystin MorganJune 29,2023 at 5:54PM UTC

    Unfortunately, the market really is quite bad right now, especially in tech and tech-adjacent roles.

    It may be worth making sure your resume really does show your fit for the roles, however. Often, we are so close to our work history that we assume it's obvious from the resume - but to someone who doesn't know us, it actually isn't clear. I help people with this frequently, so you are definitely not alone!

38. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 6:20PM UTC

    Yes, in some disciplines the market is that bad. In HR/Talent and also in Marketing. It is generally taking 6 plus months to find a new role and companies are getting a ton of candidates inbound if it's a hot company. Since the end of the pandemic people are rebelling a bit from having to be offsite and now being remanded to an office setting and there is a lot of movement. Keep looking and something will turn up. Use your network as much as you can and be vocal on forums and linkedin to let folks know you are looking.

39. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 9:37PM UTC

    So what is happening is there are so many applicants to one job. You could try sending a note to the recruiter or hiring manager might work, on Linkedin. It's a lottery pool out there right now. Keep applying. Find new recruiters. Ask your contacts on Linkedin to share your post. In your post, don't put any complaints, just that you are joyous to have the opportunity to meet new people and that you are great as xyz and looking for your new role in xyz.

40. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 9:39PM UTC

    It took me 9+ months to find a job. 3 months is potentially nothing right now.

    I did want to add, though...in certain fields, it seems like there's tons of pretending to hire/fake job listings, extreme pickiness by HR and/or by interviewers, and being screened to death by ATS or AI. If you're not getting interviews, you're being victimized by all of these, most likely.

    What I eventually noticed worked best for me was applying to jobs listed by small companies, i.e. 11-50 employees on LinkedIn. That's where almost all of interviews came from, and with the business that eventually hired me I could tell pretty early on that I was their top choice and that they had pretty much decided to hire me as long as everyone I met liked me. My experience with them underscored that there's definitely something odd going on, because the way they treated me was more in line with what I was experiencing prior to 2022, i.e. being highly sought after, not having to meet a completely unreasonable list of qualifications, employers and recruiters making it clear I was their top choice, etc, vs being completely ignored, ghosted or rejected by job descriptions I fit perfectly. With large companies, I always received auto rejections--usually pretty quickly.

    The most telling thing I've seen, though, is HR and recruiters being on completely different pages than the people who make decisions for whom to interview/hire/move on through the process. I had one recruiter flatout tell me they were having a hard time filling the position because the hiring manager was picky, and he told me "hallelujah" and really thought he'd nailed it when he found me. Um, that was months ago, that position is still open and it has been open for close to a year now--if not for a full year. Not only that, but they'd made it seem like they were close to hiring the person I would have reported to had I gotten the job, and I saw on their website earlier this week that that position is still open, too.

    It's beyond "the market is bad"--employers are playing games right now. The places that have the least amount of time and resources to play games are the small ones that are growing and have more work than people. This is the only reason I eventually found a job.

41. AnonymousJune 29,2023 at 11:47PM UTC

    Well said!!! Many games are being played by prospective employers and fake ads. EXHAUSTING.

    My current job isn't perfect but easier than looking!! I'm not settling, I'm appreciative of what I have DAILY

42. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 1:51AM UTC

    Candidates in the US are most likely not being screened by an ATS or AI.

    Very few companies in the US are using AI in the actual recruitment process and what an ATS does is right there in the title - Applicant TRACKING System.

    There are knock out questions - but those have nothing to do with a candidate's resume. The candidate answers those questions.

    I and every recruiter I know and network with look at every single resume that applies to our open requisitions. It's literally our job.

43. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 12:30AM UTC

    All helpful suggestions - thank you! Yes, I heard that HR just selects the first few applications and doesn't look at the rest, you practically don't have a chance if there are 50 applicants before you! Qualifications don't matter apparently... I will continue looking, it is discouraging and I need to pay my bills, so it is stressful too. any thoughts on a good side hustle or part-time job that still leaves time for resume submission?

44. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 2:18AM UTC

    I can only speak for myself and other recruiters I have discussed this with but I promise you that we look at every single resume that applies to our open requisitions.

    I don't know where you heard that about the first few applications but that is BS. It's literally our job to look at all the resumes. And why wouldn't we? Do you know how happy I am when people apply and I don't have to go out and source candidates?!

    And just because there are 50 applicants before you doesn't mean anything either. On average, 75% of the people who apply to my open reqs are not a fit. For the last couple of weeks, it's been running more like 90 to 100% not being a fit.

    So if 50 people apply before you, you're probably only competing against 12 or 13.

    Qualifications do matter. What matters is not if you feel you're qualified. What matters is will the recruiter and/or hiring manager read your resume and feel you're qualified.

    I understand it tough out there. Recruiters know - a lot of times we're the first ones to be let go. We've gotten creamed in this most recent rounds of layoffs. We go through the same process as everyone else. There's no special job search express lane for recruiters.

    What have you done so far in your job search? Where do you have your resume posted? How often are you updating those profiles?

    Is your LinkedIn profile filled out and up to snuff? Do you have the green “open to work” banner on your LI profile and the other “open to work” indicator that recruiters with a LinkedIn Recruiter license can see?

    What do you do? Are there specialty job sites you could be using?

    Do you have a degree? If so, are you utilizing the University's job site or alumni network?

    What I want jobseekers to understand is that recruiters are under enormous pressure to fill our open requisitions. But only one person gets hired. You may be a good fit but chances are really good that there's someone who just a bit better fit.

    Every time I click on a new applicant's resume, I'm thinking "please let this one be a fit". We WANT you to be a fit.

45. Sharmil McKeeJuly 1,2023 at 8:32PM UTC

    I thought of you when I ran across this website yesterday. Their articles list many ideas for side hustles. Skim through them. See if anything sparks an interest, then try it. Starting a business is hard, even a side hustle, but, speaking from experience, it can fill in the budgetary holes until a full-time job comes along. 50 Tech Business Ideas: Unlocking Success in the Digital Age (smallbiztrends.com) https://smallbiztrends.com/2023/06/tech-business.html Good luck.

46. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 1:53AM UTC

    When you say you "received reject automatic emails for all of them" - what, specifically, do you mean by that?

47. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 3:50AM UTC

    I mean the automated "thank you, but we found a better fit" type emails, generated by the system.

48. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 4:49AM UTC

    How long after you applied did you receive the email? Did you answer "knock out" questions when you applied?

49. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 10:42PM UTC

    A few days after applying.

50. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 11:51PM UTC

    OK, so please help me understand here. The company closed the loop with you and didn't leave you hanging. What, specifically, is wrong with an automated "thank you, but we found a better fit" type email?

51. Claire GoldenJune 30,2023 at 12:13PM UTC

    ATS generated emails.

52. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 6:11PM UTC

    So what I'm trying to figure out is are candidates expecting to receive a personalized, individually written email? Recruiters don't have time for that. What, specifically, is wrong with an ATS generated email?

53. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 12:11PM UTC

    I feel I should be able to make a safe space and list all the horrible recruitment agents and their zero help mentality. Sounds harsh. But EVERYONE here knows it takes 3 seconds to send an email. This we can't provide individual feedback is nonsense and lazy.

54. Bes maJune 30,2023 at 12:20PM UTC

    Trust we are experiencing the same thing and the frustration i start to lose hope my cv is awsome and i meet all the requirements of most of the teaching jobs bit just because i need visa sponsorship they refuse me all of them

55. Madeline Eggering HathawayJune 30,2023 at 12:55PM UTC

    I work for a company that specializes in helping executive women navigate the hidden job market, find the right next role for them, and help them be sure they are compensated equitably for that role. You are not alone in the frustrations you are facing. www.bossmakeher.com

56. Pamela Yvonne McCrelessJune 30,2023 at 12:58PM UTC

    It almost feels like they have a quota of Applications to receive. It’s totally unfair not to give qualified applicants an interview or at least a phone call interview. Please don’t give up! Your qualifications will shine through and the best employer will hire you on the spot.

57. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 12:59PM UTC

    I am experiencing the same thing. Even for jobs where I've done the exact role before with great results.

    It's not you it's the job market. I also get rejects saying they are no longer filling the role.

    Keep your head up and try to network with people at those companies for a referral.

58. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 1:03PM UTC

    My grapevine tells me that companies like Facebook and Spotify are still listing open positions to look good, but they arent really open. Pretty inconsiderate if you ask me.

    So dont feel bad, its the market. (I mean, I am experiencing the same thing and feel bad, and maybe telling someone else not to feel bad will somehow convince me not to feel bad!)

59. Amy Carissa OliverJune 30,2023 at 1:06PM UTC

    In my own experience, I've found that sometimes the process gets a bit overwhelming, even if I don't want to admit it, and that impacts how thoroughly I vet myself through the process. I always have someone else look through all of my materials before I submit to a job posting. It's because I live in my own head and in my own body and I don't always see the things that someone outside of me will see. It's also important to remember, and this is the craziest, but most helpful thing I've ever heard: you are the only person who knows you as you know you. You are a different person to everyone you will ever meet or speak to or engage with. That's important in the job search process because on top of all of the things job seekers already have to do, we must also step outside of ourselves, or find someone on the outside, to look at us through that outside perspective. So I would deeply encourage you to have someone outside of you look through all of your applications and compare them against the job ad to give you an idea of what they think you may have missed. Or move on from the past and start having someone else help you do this moving forward before you make submissions. Sometimes, I know that I'm 100% qualified for a job but it takes another person to help me qualify and quantify the why in a way that will make sense to everyone outside of me.

60. Tara HillJune 30,2023 at 1:09PM UTC

    I am learning very quickly that it’s not WHAT you know but WHO you know. I Can identify with your frustrations because I am in the same boat. Praying for the both of us.

61. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 1:20PM UTC

    Speaking as an HR person and former full time recruiter, you’d be shocked at the petty reasons hiring managers use to reject applicants. Once someone was declined because they went to a school that was a rival to the school this director went. He later backtracked after I called him out on it but still didn’t hire the person. It’s tough, but be selective on where you apply, and don’t spam them with applications to multiple positions. Sounds like you are already doing a lot of the right things though!

62. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 1:33PM UTC

    I started feeling better about rejections when I heard about "ghost jobs". They're fake positions companies make, so it looks like they are hiring more people, therefore expanding, therefore doing well.

63. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 2:04PM UTC

    Only three months….I have been searching for over a year with no luck. I have had three initial interviews in a year through my connections. I have hired career coaches, worked on Professinal certifications, and more.

64. Heather L Mattisson, PMPJune 30,2023 at 8:35PM UTC

    I am so sorry: This must be incredibly hard. 6 months in the market and counting. At least I don't feel alone. Thanks for your post.

65. E. A.June 30,2023 at 2:20PM UTC

    Yes, it is awful!!!

    Docens of people apply for one job!!!

66. BrianaJuly 1,2023 at 5:42PM UTC

    Dozens? Think bigger....way bigger! If you are applying for jobs via the LinkedIn, Indeed or other major online job boards you are fighting over one job with 200+ people at least. 500-800 seems standard and I have seen quite a few with 1500-2000 applicants.
    That's part of the reason so many people get ghosted. There are just too many applications to process. This is partially caused by the "Easy Apply" buttons, which also lead to posts of people saying that they have applied for 200 jobs and haven't heard anything back. It's a vicious cycle.

67. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 6:51PM UTC

    Yes, instead of helping, LinkedIn made it more difficult!

68. PatriciaJune 30,2023 at 2:55PM UTC

    I was in a similar position, so I decided to create a post on LinkedIn - within hours of posting a recruiter reached out and asked for my resume...... and even though I posted about Project Management (my background) he was more interested in my post-graduate degree in Data Science and has put me forward for a Data Analyst position, paying more than my normal rate.

    Although I have yet to hear an update about this role as it's in Defense and requires a higher security level than I hold (which takes 9 months to attain), I have just secured a new role starting on 10th July in Project Management through a different recruiter.

    My post reached a wider network and garnered enough interest from recruiters I had never dealt with before to be offered a new role. Could be worth a shot!

69. Charisse JordanJune 30,2023 at 3:25PM UTC

    Would you mind sharing that post?

70. PatriciaJuly 1,2023 at 1:03AM UTC

    Sure, I'll dig it up and share it shortly.

71. PatriciaJuly 1,2023 at 1:31AM UTC

    Here's the LinkedIn post - I have omitted my role and industry so you can use it as a template by replacing the bracketed words (bold didn't come through when I originally posted) and I couldn't add spacing in this reply so I created a separate reply.

72. PatriciaJuly 1,2023 at 1:52AM UTC

    Hello LinkedIn community,

    I hope this post finds you all well. I am an experienced (role) in (industry) actively seeking new career opportunities in the field. With a passion for effective (project management) and a proven track record of successful (key skill), I am excited to bring my skills and expertise to a new organisation.

    As a (role) with (18) years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with diverse teams and managing complex portfolios across various industries. My ability to (oversee multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with organisational goals) has been instrumental in delivering exceptional results. I thrive in (dynamic environments and am adept at adapting strategies) to meet evolving business needs.

    Here are some key highlights of my qualifications:

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    I am currently seeking a new role that allows me to leverage my skills and contribute to an organisation's success. I am open to opportunities in (Sydney (Australia)) or fully remote work options. If you know of any suitable positions or organisations seeking a talented (role), I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or connections.

    Please feel free to reach out to me via direct message or comment below. I am always open to connecting and exploring new possibilities. You can also find more information about my background and experience on my LinkedIn profile.

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73. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 3:29PM UTC

    It seems you are taking steps to get through the algorithms. I might suspect agism if you're showing a lot of experience.

74. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 3:40PM UTC

    Your statement is really brazen...how on earth can can you conclude ageism from a post with such little detail? You have no info on this person's age, her exact experience, education level, etc. My god, stop this victim status blanket application because someone received rejection notices. You have NO solid evidence to work with other than this woman's interpretation.

75. Prisca ElzenJune 30,2023 at 8:08PM UTC

    I don't know if it's brazen... I have considered dropping things from my resume. They're things I'd like to use to showcase my experience but with a decade of work on my resume maybe they do want someone fresh out of college, etc. it could be a valid concern and is not being a 'victim' to consider it.

76. Heather MattissonJune 30,2023 at 8:14PM UTC

    I was told point blank buy a recruiter and a highly experienced career coach to drop the year of graduation from my resume and to eliminate phrases like "15 years experience in..."

77. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 30,2023 at 11:55PM UTC

    Yes - unless you are a new grad, your graduation dates should not be on your resume. It's illegal to ask someone how old they are, so why tell them. (I also understand that not everyone goes straight to college so it's not an accurate indicator of age in all circumstances).

    It's standard operating procedure these days that anything over 10 or 15 years experience gets lopped off the resume.

78. AnonymousJune 30,2023 at 8:31PM UTC

    This reply feels like a pounce. No need for the internet antagonism in an professional network thread (or anywhere for that matter).

    Its a valid comment. Doesnt hurt to hedge against implicit bias.

79. Rosa ThomasJune 30,2023 at 3:53PM UTC

    Be sure that you are tailoring your resume for each job post, using keywords that are in the job description, exactly as written. For example, does the description say MBA or Masters of Business Administration? Learning and Development or Training and Development? The application algorithm is looking for the number of exact matches. So talk speak to the system in its own "language". It can seem like a lot of work, but tweaking your resume for the exact terminology in on sure way to at least get past the bot. There is an application called Jobscan that can compare your resume to the job posting and give direction on how well it matches the posting. There is a free version that gives limited info, but the paid version gives more detail.

    Jobscan.co (not .com)

    Good luck

80. AnonymousJuly 1,2023 at 1:09AM UTC

    The job market is BAD. It can be very frustrating. I have been out of work for a year, applying constantly for jobs I'm well qualified for. I reached out to my network, tailored my resume and jumped through hoops, such as tests, projects, ect. and the only job I found was a two month temp job.

    I have no advice, just commiseration, and best wishes in your search.

81. Zofia JaneczekJuly 1,2023 at 5:41PM UTC

    It's absolutely awful and I'm assuming you're in a professional white collar job too. I'm in a blue collar industry that I absolutely hate and have been trying to get back into white collar work for 3 years now! I get rejected on the daily for jobs I did in the past. I'm not technically inept nor am I incapable of doing them again. Here is the real reason why you're getting nowhere...AI, need I say more? From the ATS systems, to now AI job bots, AI recruiting, to companies choosing discrimination because they want "rock star" employees. Oh, they later regret this hire! To anyone that wants to come at me, don't unless you're in the same age bracket. In the USA discrimination rules many employers still, it's this thing everyone knows, yet it's not PC to mention it. There's an elephant in the room, can't ignore it. I digress. Sorry to anyone younger on here in advance, however get to a certain age, you'll feel that pain too. My solution for you is to do a white collar job in a blue collar industry. I'm not sure what you do but that's a start. Can you uplevel yourself and just start a business? You will never be free working for others nor will you get rich this way. Apply for ALL jobs you're interested in, even if you don't fit the criteria 100 percent. Apply out of your comfort zone. Reach out to temp agencies if you're needing income right away or place yourself with several in your city, let them know you're looking and available. Last and I haven't tried this yet but I'm about to be a door-to-door saleswoman for myself. I'm going to bother some employers the old fashioned way, in person, and see what happens. Try everything because there is something that is a fit! You can always move out of the country for perhaps a better life than what the US can offer you. I know, that's a wild card, however people do take international jobs and they rarely regret that decision. Best of luck to you!

82. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 12:59PM UTC

    Sis, let's pour up a glass of the strongest of anything you've got. It's rough in these unemployment streets! I have now been unemployed since Feb, with no damn job yet. I've had great interviews and been rejected constantly. I wanna jump out a window but I know that's irresponsible and not the answer. I stand in solidarity with you, and hope for us all we find something soon cause this is some bull.

83. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 6:48PM UTC

    I am happy to have this community here. Thank you for the kind words!

84. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 6:54PM UTC

    I paid someone $500 for resume building and LinkedIn optimization. Regret it now. Did not help so far. No new hits from recruiters, no interviews. Told people that I am looking, highlighted Open to Work banner. Nothing. Currently looking for a part time job to pay the bills.

85. AnonymousJuly 2,2023 at 8:30PM UTC

    So many so called "career coaches" and "resume experts" out there selling promises and delivering basically nothing. No true qualifications or much real experience - they remind me of those fitness teachers who take a long weekend training then hang out a shingle promoting themselves as health gurus. Nope! It is hard out there. Try to keep your spirits up and good luck on the job hunt!!

86. Zofia JaneczekJuly 3,2023 at 6:26PM UTC

    Try any temp agencies locally. If you need to, take something or anything that's reasonable. I took a blue collar job several years ago to meet financial obligations, I highly regret it, however it's still keeping me from sinking under, though not by much. Keep on looking and don't give up! It's tough out there. There certainly is a recession going on but it doesn't apply to all job sectors. The hardest hit, thus far, are white collar jobs in certain areas. As always, there are plenty of jobs in certain industries because no one really wants to do them, unless absolutely necessary.

87. AnonymousJuly 3,2023 at 7:25PM UTC

    Yes, for some skill sets the market is bad. I am a recruiter with a heavy science background and was laid off in March. I would get an alert of a new open role and find that within hours the job had been closed due to a high number of applications. I did reach out to my network and was so pleased with the support I received. Often times I was rejected as I could not relocate and even though my job can be easily done remotely AND I was willing to travel when needed - larger companies wanted an on-site hybrid employee. With so many applicants the recruiters can be ridiculously choosy and keep in mind they may have people in mind for the role as well (but have to post). I spent a min of 2+ hours per day looking. Revised resumes/cover letters to fit each job, and posted meaningful helpful content on LinkedIn (did not beg or tell a sad story). I read a post that really helped. It mentioned that a company and its hiring staff will not choose a candidate based on a sad story they will select a candidate on their work and skill set. Keep that in mind as I did notice that companies are checking out LinkedIn Profiles when they receive a resume. As a recruiter, I would do this. Anything strange or potentially problematic and they move on. I did get an offer after a record number of rejection letters and will be back to work shortly! While you are looking remember to attend any applicable lunch and learns on LI or Utube introduce yourself and get your name and profile out, look into meaningful certifications for your career, take care of some home projects that you have needed to do, do some type of physical activity to keep your mind positive and keep plugging away even on the weekends! Yes, jobs are posted on the weekends too!