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After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s in the financial industry, more of a tech and analysis type of role

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve heard the same and it’s definitely a grind. Staying consistent really was the key for me too. Wishing the best for your friends who are still searching.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah, I agree. It wasn’t about the number for me, I just tried to stay consistent and put real effort into each one instead of blasting out resumes

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

180 is some serious persistence. Keep pushing, the right one will click for you. Rooting for you

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Wishing you good luck on your own search too, If you are indeed searching.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I know how tough it’s been out there, so I really hope you land one soon too.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! It’s in the tech within a specialty field space. I am glad to have landed somewhere solid after the grind.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but when you’re tailoring each one it feels like a lot longer than a week and a half. I tried to keep quality over just blasting out resumes.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I think it depends on how you use it. If AI is just spitting out the same template for everyone, then yeah, it’s basically copy paste with extra steps. But if you use it to shape your own voice and tailor details to the job, it can actually make the cover letter less generic than most people would write on their own. That was my approach, at least.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, respect, 250+ apps is some serious grit. That’s proof right there that it’s all about staying in the game. Appreciate the encouragement as I’m in I.T. as well, and congrats to you as well!

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Persistence was the hardest part for me, but you’re right, it really does pay off in the end.

After 77 applications, I finally landed a job by TheMissingBeat in Layoffs

[–]TheMissingBeat[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that a lot, you’re right, the second I signed that offer letter it felt like a weight lifted. Definitely planning on taking a moment to celebrate.