Anybody applying to jobs but never getting any kind of response?
09-20-2017, 06:28 PM
#1
Rainman
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Anybody applying to jobs but never getting any kind of response?
Wondering if it's "just me" or if it's a more common thing...
I have applied to probably 3 dozen jobs in the last few months and for the vast majority I have not gotten any kind of response whatsoever - not an acknowledgement of application, not a simple rejection, nothing.
Out of the ~36 applications I think I've gotten maybe 3-4 actual replies.
Incredibly frustrating to me, and RUDE in my opinion - is this standard practice?
I have applied to probably 3 dozen jobs in the last few months and for the vast majority I have not gotten any kind of response whatsoever - not an acknowledgement of application, not a simple rejection, nothing.
Out of the ~36 applications I think I've gotten maybe 3-4 actual replies.
Incredibly frustrating to me, and RUDE in my opinion - is this standard practice?
09-27-2017, 11:31 AM
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Wondering if it's "just me" or if it's a more common thing...
I have applied to probably 3 dozen jobs in the last few months and for the vast majority I have not gotten any kind of response whatsoever - not an acknowledgement of application, not a simple rejection, nothing.
Out of the ~36 applications I think I've gotten maybe 3-4 actual replies.
Incredibly frustrating to me, and RUDE in my opinion - is this standard practice?
I have applied to probably 3 dozen jobs in the last few months and for the vast majority I have not gotten any kind of response whatsoever - not an acknowledgement of application, not a simple rejection, nothing.
Out of the ~36 applications I think I've gotten maybe 3-4 actual replies.
Incredibly frustrating to me, and RUDE in my opinion - is this standard practice?
09-27-2017, 11:48 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
Yep. Since it's so easy to apply for a job over the internet, employers get swamped. Got 83 resumes for the last job I posted. I only contacted the four I wanted to interview. Don't have time to contact the other 79.
But what goes around, comes around. My boss asked me to apply for another position in my company. That was 4 weeks ago and I haven't heard a thing.
But what goes around, comes around. My boss asked me to apply for another position in my company. That was 4 weeks ago and I haven't heard a thing.
Last edited by Hula; 09-27-2017 at 11:49 AM. Reason: Words
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01-01-2018, 10:23 PM
#11
Race Car
It’s been awful. Job eliminated (12/1) and out of work for the first time since the age of 13 when I started work. Amazing to me the 30+ recruiters who have called or contacted me over the years. I always helped them with leads as I am a big believer in karma. I also kept all their contact information. Now reaching out to them for help and crickets, nothing. LinkedIn has been better and I highly recommend finding someone that works at the company and try to get them to help get your resume to the top. It has worked and those are the companies I have been able to reply and interview with.
Good luck in your search and happy to help in any way I can. I am in the CPG industry. Feel free to PM.
Good luck in your search and happy to help in any way I can. I am in the CPG industry. Feel free to PM.
01-21-2019, 03:56 PM
#12
My job was eliminated 12-19-2018. I sent out 3 doz resumes and have had two interviews.the most recent told me i need to get you back in to meet with HR and another associate that was 01-17-19 . Good luck . I am in Supply Chain located in NY
01-30-2019, 05:14 PM
#13
Three Wheelin'
I had that issue before my current job. These third party resume sites that use ATS really irritate me. Best thing is to find some type of hiring manager, hr manager or someone in the department you are applying for and hit them up on Linkedin or something regarding social media.
PS. I was unemployed for 18 months before my current job. Just was hell on earth. I'm a photographer so not exactly a full-time type position but I have no other marketable skills so it is what it is.
PS. I was unemployed for 18 months before my current job. Just was hell on earth. I'm a photographer so not exactly a full-time type position but I have no other marketable skills so it is what it is.
07-15-2019, 06:21 AM
#14
You are not the only one. I agree with you, it's very rude. I would response everyone if I were hr. And if you ever been a victim of unpaid wages you should contact https://mosheslaw.com/laborandemploy...-wages-lawyer/ ASAP
Last edited by CookSin's; 07-16-2019 at 04:40 AM.
12-14-2019, 12:47 PM
#15
Old post, but worth commenting on. As a senior executive at a prominent midwestern firm, I can tell you what Hula said then is doubly true now. In my experience there are 3 things that tip recruiters/hiring agents to call or not call- volume if resumes received (which you can’t control), appearance of resume/completeness of on line application, and skill alignment. All 3 of these take only moments (literally) for an agent to scan and dispose.
Finally, salary/wage requirements form a “internet barrier” in that very very few $100k+ jobs are filled by internet solicitation. Most of these jobs are targeted recruiting- in short, you don’t contact them, they contact you. That is reality. Also, and I am in this bracket- and it has to be said, age is a huge thing- if you are over 55, don’t conceal it, simply reduce the obviousness of it. For example, got a degree from 1978? Just list the degree. Have 35 years experience- list only the continuous relevant jobs. They don’t need, or care, that you worked at quick-e-mart from 1978-1981. They do care that in 1998 you started the relevant portion of your career.
finally, less is more- you want them to ask you the questions. Too much is just plain too much. Of course, I do not mean to imply give them nothing. Job search is like fishing. You need a lure, not a meal, to catch a fish!
Finally, salary/wage requirements form a “internet barrier” in that very very few $100k+ jobs are filled by internet solicitation. Most of these jobs are targeted recruiting- in short, you don’t contact them, they contact you. That is reality. Also, and I am in this bracket- and it has to be said, age is a huge thing- if you are over 55, don’t conceal it, simply reduce the obviousness of it. For example, got a degree from 1978? Just list the degree. Have 35 years experience- list only the continuous relevant jobs. They don’t need, or care, that you worked at quick-e-mart from 1978-1981. They do care that in 1998 you started the relevant portion of your career.
finally, less is more- you want them to ask you the questions. Too much is just plain too much. Of course, I do not mean to imply give them nothing. Job search is like fishing. You need a lure, not a meal, to catch a fish!