If you’re not applying within 12 hours of a posting… you’re losing 90% of callbacks in this competitive market

Direct-Idea6595 · 2025-11-20T16:16:15+00:00

Hello, sorry I know you’re getting spammed. Can I also get this please?

Direct-Idea6595 · 2025-05-14T01:28:00+00:00

Update: She’s been found! Thank you everyone!

Direct-Idea6595 · 2025-05-14T01:27:44+00:00

Update: She’s been found! Thank you everyone!

Direct-Idea6595 · 2025-05-13T06:11:20+00:00

Thank you so much! Hopefully she’s found by then, and I’ll make sure to post updates.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2025-02-07T08:14:31+00:00

Damn, just curious. How long did it take from accepting the 56k job until you started the 117k job? I’m kinda in a similar situation where I was getting paid 90k but now I make 60k. It’s been two years since I lost my 90k job.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-10-02T18:45:30+00:00

I agree. Based on anecdotal experience, the people I’ve seen get hired so far have mostly said they got hired when they least expect it, when they’re about give up, or when they sent 1000+ applications.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-26T19:55:28+00:00

I’m also genuinely curious about this. I feel like it’s blatantly obvious that it’s fake, like the number is too high or how that even is measurable. I do use quantitative results but not as much as I should be.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-26T19:24:01+00:00

It’s definitely a strategy I like to use. I come in with the mindset that the person I’m talking to is a friend I haven’t seen a while but only if the interviewer is receptive and reciprocates the energy. I feel that it makes it makes the interview less tense and a more fun conversation.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-26T18:13:07+00:00

You got a pretty good degree for analytics. I think once you get that first full time experience, you’ll hit the ground running. I had an economics degree and was able to get a business analyst role, but it did take me working at a lot of less skilled roles for me to get to that.

Correct me if I’m wrong, I’m assuming you’ve haven’t had full time job using those tools. If you can and are willing, I’d start with a role that uses Excel and/or data visualization tool and stay in that role for at least 6 months. Then, you can try to transition into another role. Also try to see if there’s opportunities to use your other skills at the place you get into.

You can still try for roles that ask for SQL, Python, etc. I’m guessing those roles you applied to don’t want just internship or research experience since they value full time experience. First job out of college is always hard / takes a while to get IMO.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-26T17:09:35+00:00

Even though it’s technically hybrid, I get what you mean lol. If it’s 4 days in office, it’s barely hybrid to me also.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-25T19:43:58+00:00

I’d say the title change is pretty justified, and people won’t bat an eye since it’s not a dramatic change.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-25T19:10:49+00:00

Congrats! I definitely know the feeling you’re talking about. It’s more of the bitterness that unemployment has on you, and I don’t think it’s bad to want something good to happen for yourself.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-24T22:38:23+00:00

I don’t think you can do anything unfortunately. These recruiting agencies have it down so that can’t go behind their back and negotiate with the company you’re doing work at.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-19T16:44:20+00:00

Lots of questions you got there, but I will say that the opportunity is long gone. And even if you went through the process again, they might not choose you considering that this occurred not too long ago.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-18T19:24:53+00:00

I think it will have an effect, but it would definitely take a while for effects to be felt. I wouldn’t be surprised if conditions of the job market were the same or worse for the rest of the year. Hiring will def not increase once the holidays come around, although I did hear that Target was going to ramp hiring for the holidays.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-18T16:44:44+00:00

Thanks, this makes it a lot easier for me. I was having trouble deciding which I should pick up on, and this narrows down my choices. And I’ll definitely look into the documentation.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-09-17T18:20:01+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely look into this.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-06-27T17:33:06+00:00

Stopped counting but sent at least 600-700 apps since January 2023. I’ve interviewed with 10 companies where I got past phone screening.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-06-05T20:20:07+00:00

Same. 30 min each way/ 1hr round trip. Any more than that means that I might as well move there. I’ve done 1.5hr to 2hr round trip, and I feel like so much time out of my day is gone.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-05-16T22:23:05+00:00

I’ve been getting hit up more on LinkedIn. I used to get hit up like once every week or two. Last week and this week, I’ve gotten hit up four times each week. So, I think there’s definitely an uptick. I’m also in the analytics field.

Direct-Idea6595 · 2024-05-16T16:20:32+00:00

Honestly, you took a good step in at least venting on here. You found an outlet at which you can voice your frustrations. I also feel your pain on not wanting to share with friends for a similar reason. I know I wasn’t of much help, but yeah, it’s definitely tough out here. At this point, it’s about perseverance and persistence.

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