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I FINALLY GOT A JOB! A debrief and maybe some help for others

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Agsquatch
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6:19p, 8/7/23
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I was laid off in Feb from a software company.

Since then, I have at least 164 jobs applied (gathered just from indeed and LNKD, it was much more via direct apps totaling to about 250 total jobs applied for.

In total, I got about 6 interviews, made it to the final round in 4.

One job flew me to meet my new team in AUS, then downsized the position.

It has been such a beatdown, felt like I was dating again. But as I was finishing an interview today, I got the call that I GOT A JOB WITH BENEFITS IN MY INDUSTRY THATS HYBRID!!!!!!!!!!

Those of you who are still in that position, take heart. Apply to things you don't feel like you're qualified for. BE YOURSELF IN INTERVIEWS! I was trying to sound like the perfect candidate instead of myself, and when I switched to "not caring" per se, everything has been easier.

I just paid for 3 months of Jobscan, where you can optimize your resume based on specific job listings and ATS keywords. Since I won't be using it anymore, please reach out and I'll send you my login details - just trying to pay this forward.
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Hoyt Ag
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7:37p, 8/7/23
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I don't know if anyone has said this to you but I am proud of you. Well done on sticking it out and not giving up. Congrats!
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8:17p, 8/7/23
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Congrats
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9:38p, 8/7/23
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That's awesome. Congrats!! Super happy for you. In sales, we notice the same thing you did. When you start "not caring" you tend to be more yourself and you don't oversell. I've also used a similar technique except my attitude is that when I need a customer, they are lucky I have darkened their door. I'm there doing them a favor and not the other way around. Those two, for whatever reason, seem to close a lot more sales than doing it the old way. I don't know why. It's not about being an egomaniac, but it has a lot to do with allowing your personality to come out. You can't fake that and that's why it works I guess.
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7:29a, 8/8/23
AG
congrats man.
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In reply to Agsquatch • 7:46a, 8/8/23
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Congratulations!

My kid is looking for a job and would be interested in the Jobscan info.

Thanks
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8:35a, 8/8/23
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Congratulations!
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10:45a, 8/8/23
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Congrats, PilotAg! Im in the same boat. Just got a job that would "send and offer soon" and then they had their quarterly earnings call today and the position was eliminated.

Have a pre-screen on Thursday on another lead, so im keeping my head up and fingers crossed.

Did you notice a difference in passing ATS when you used jobscan versus just doing it yourself?
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Agsquatch
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In reply to BadMoonRisin • 5:15p, 8/8/23
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Absolutely, 100000%. What's funny about this whole situation is I had my sister who is a managing director at a big 4 firm look at my resume, she said it was great. Still no interviews. Started playing with ATS and it was a total turnaround.
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Agsquatch
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In reply to AgOutsideAustin • 5:16p, 8/8/23
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email is in bio!
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In reply to Agsquatch • 6:13p, 8/8/23
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Emailed
Thanks
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12:29a, 8/28/23
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Pilot Ag, thanks for posting, I'm sure it's a relief personally and professionally! Been down your road twice…everyone needs encouragement to remain positive and persistent in their journey!!

Not actively looking, but would like to checkout your ATS access for when I have to consider it in the future. Fstanush gmail
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GoAgs92
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11:35a, 8/28/23
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So how did you find the job you got?
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Funky Winkerbean
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5:46p, 8/30/23
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Atta boy..congratulations.
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6:28p, 8/30/23
Congratulations!
That time looking always sucks, but happy things worked out for you..
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6:41a, 9/1/23
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It's getting ridiculous if you have to hire bots just to counter HR's bots. I guess I'll have to try that.

Edit: More importantly, congratulations!
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