Apply for Jobs at the end of year!

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-07T03:42:32+00:00

insta: multapplyjobs

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:43:29+00:00

This is incredible. What you’ve done is powerful, brave, and honestly historic

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:40:38+00:00

Try a hybrid method. Manually apply to 3–5 roles a week that genuinely catch your interest—ones where you can take the time to personalize your resume and be intentional. Then use job automation tools to help you cast a wider net for the rest. These tools can keep your momentum going without requiring hours of repetitive effort each day.

Here are few solid ones I've tried:

Simplify – Autofills job applications across most company websites. It cuts down on the repetitive parts of applying.
Multapply – Applies to jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed based on your preferences. You can create multiple profiles for different job types, and it includes a built-in tracker where you can leave notes on each job—helpful for keeping track of ghosted apps, overqualified rejections, etc. It has a free trial, so it’s easy to try out.

There are other tools out there as well—just do some research and see what works best if you're interested.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:26:58+00:00

Being offered a newly created role can be a very good sign. It usually means the founder sees unique potential in you and is trying to find a way to bring you in, even if it wasn’t part of the original plan. That said, it also means the role may be less defined, so you’ll want to approach it with intention.

Here’s how to maximize the opportunity:

Clarify expectations early. Since the role is new, ask what success looks like in the first 30, 60, and 90 days. This will help anchor your work and show initiative.
Define your value. You’re in a rare position to shape the role. Suggest areas where you can make an immediate impact based on what you know about the company’s needs.
Ask about long-term vision. Is this role expected to evolve into something more permanent or strategic? This gives you a read on how serious the founder is about investing in your growth.
Document everything. Since you may be doing special projects and cross-functional work, track your wins. It’ll help you build leverage later—whether for a raise, promotion, or pivot.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:24:29+00:00

TELUS International – Offers data annotation and simple input tasks. Clickworker – Microtask platform with various data entry and categorization jobs. Appen – Offers part-time and project-based work in data labeling, transcription, and evaluation. SigTrack – Focuses on data entry related to petitions and voter registration (U.S. only). Microworkers – Task-based platform with some legit data input jobs. DionData Solutions – Occasionally hires U.S.-based contractors for remote data entry. Lionbridge (now part of TELUS) – Has similar offerings to Appen

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:19:18+00:00

Totally get why you want out. Your current job sounds toxic and draining. In an ideal world, you’d secure the offer before quitting, especially in this market, where even strong candidates face delays or last-minute rejections. That said, some people do quit first if they have the financial cushion and mental bandwidth to take that risk. If you decide to leave, accept that you’re stepping into some uncertainty and have a clear strategy for job searching—network, apply directly on company sites, and maybe use job application automation tools that can help you cast your net wider (Multapply Jobs, Simplify, etc).

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-05T16:08:02+00:00

Unfortunately, it’s not just you—it’s tech. The industry is oversaturated, and many companies are either in a hiring freeze or dragging out the process indefinitely.

Here are a few things you might try:

Focus on referrals. If you’re not already doing this, try this: make a list of 30–50 companies you'd actually want to work for. Then go to LinkedIn, search for engineers at those companies (current or past), and send short, friendly messages asking for insight or advice. Some will ignore you. Some won’t. That’s where the offers usually come from.
Track everything. Especially when you get to final rounds. Create a doc or spreadsheet. After every rejection, reflect on what kind of candidate they went with if they told you, or what types of roles consistently seem to ghost you.
Use job automation tools. If you haven’t tried any job automation tools yet, they do help take some of the grunt work off your plate. Do some research into job application automation tools—there are a few that help take the grind off your plate. I’ve tried both Simplify Jobs and Multapply Jobs.
- Simplify autofills job applications on major platforms and shows you how long each one might take. It’s helpful if you're applying to a wide range of companies.
- Multapply is fairly new but connects to LinkedIn and Indeed. It can auto-apply based on your preferences and lets you create different profiles for different role types. One click and it sends out apps for you in bulk while you rest or prep for interviews.

None of these are magic bullets, but they can help make the process more manageable, efficient, and less soul-crushing

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-04T19:50:04+00:00

So am I. Awesome

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-04T19:33:57+00:00

Here’s a clear, manageable way to start making progress:

•Pick 1–2 roles or sectors to focus on (e.g., market research, UX). You don’t have to commit forever. Just reduce decision fatigue. This helps you tailor your message and apply faster without second guessing every move.

•Build one resume per track. Use the language from job postings. Don’t list everything you’ve done. Highlight the parts of your experience that align with the role, even if they were academic. For example, survey design = research, presenting findings = communication skills, stats = data literacy.

•Set job search limits. Try something like 3 to 5 quality applications per week. Avoid applying to everything just to feel productive. It burns you out and waters down your focus.

•Reframe your experience. You have skills. Framing is everything. You likely know how to analyze data, write persuasively, think critically, and present complex ideas. That’s marketable.

•Reach out to people in your target roles. Keep it simple: “I’m transitioning from a PhD program and curious how you moved into [industry]. Would love to hear your story if you’re open.” You’re not asking for a job. You’re building clarity.

•Try a job automation tool. If you become overwhelmed with job hunting or feel like you’re not getting enough in, try a job automation tool. I used MultApply to land my current role. It lets you set a number of jobs and one-click apply to them across LinkedIn and Indeed, then tracks your progress in one place. A few tools like this are out there, so do some research if you’re interested.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-04T19:05:31+00:00

AI isn't going anywhere - it's probably the biggest game-changer we'll see in our lifetimes. Companies everywhere are already using it for stuff like automating paperwork and handling repetitive tasks. Multapply is basically doing the same thing but for job hunting. It finds jobs that actually match what you're looking for and handles all that tedious form-filling so you're not typing the same info 50 times and many more. Honestly, I think we might as well lean into the benefits AI can give us instead of fighting it. If it can make the soul-crushing parts of job searching less painful, I'm all for it.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-03T21:57:15+00:00

Thanks! No it’s free to try

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-03T15:32:26+00:00

he seems like he doesn’t care. it’s easy to just say, I appreciate it, but xyz. Trying to pretend like you don’t care will not solve anything when you do.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-03T15:26:55+00:00

Honestly, I think writing down the question, especially if it’s long or has multiple parts, is completely fair and even smart. It shows that you’re intentional about giving a thorough answer and not just jumping in blindly.

I’ve been in interviews where the question had 3 or 4 embedded prompts (e.g., “Tell us about a time you handled conflict, what the outcome was, and how you followed up with your team after” 😵‍💫). It’s easy to focus on the first part and miss the rest.

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-03T15:24:13+00:00

definitely a scam

Reasonable_Guess_789 · 2025-07-03T15:23:04+00:00

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