
All replies have been negative! (case)
Has this ever happened to you? You’re looking for a job. You feel you are being super productive and using your time effectively. But then, when it’s time to see results, there are none.
Below is just one of many e-mails (and our response to it) with a similar sentiment that we have received in the past months. It’s a good example of how a “false sense of productivity” can be misleading and strengthen disappointment.
Dear Career Angels,
Thank you for your work on my CV. Here’s a quick update since our last contact:
I have hired a freelancer to collect a list of 100 companies with e-mail addresses of recruiters / in- house specialists.
I have been sending 2-3 spontaneous applications a day to those companies.
Meanwhile, I have signed up to job search platforms and been applying to job ads with titles like XXX development, YYY and Project Management. An average of 4 applications per week.
I was surprised to see how many positions are available with these titles (and how many there are in English). It is also surprising how fast they respond to my e-mails – both when it comes to spontaneous applications and to job ads.
Unfortunately, all replies have been negative so far, and I’m wondering if it’s normal and expected in a competitive market. Do you think there is something I can improve and that you can help me with?
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