I make $25000 USD/yr automating printers and excel spreadsheets in a textile mill. I might be stupid.
Now this is something I would like to know more about!
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#32Very very hard going for me. I have nearly 10 years of experience but only got one interview, and when the topic of money came up 70k was deemed much too high. I got no further contact from that company.
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#33Very very hard going for me. I have nearly 10 years of experience but only got one interview, and when the topic of money came up 70k was deemed much too high. I got no further contact from that company.
What currency/location is that? What do you think is the reason for getting no job interviews?
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#34Not good at all... I have about 20 years in the industry, I've submitted ~60 online applications over the last 16 days and have received ~15 rejections (with one arriving nearly instantaneously)!
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#35Based in Australia, recent graduate, market for junior positions is pretty difficult even with industry experience.
Telstra hires loads of juniors.
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#3616 months of focusing on quality over quantity in the jobs I've applied to has burned me out. Still looking today.
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#37By far the worst job hunt in my entire career. I have nearly 10 years of experience and the only things I get recruited for are short term contracts which require me to move.
Luckily my personal expenses are very low so I don't NEED to work, but I'm definitely discouraged right now.
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#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
They want senior+ who are <35yo, but then when they interview the 35yo for a senior position, they give them an offer for a non-senior role so they can pay them less.
Jesus is 35+ graybeard territory?
No didn't mean to imply that, but tech companies are looking for some unicorn of young with a ton of relevant experience. Young is because ... they can pay them less.
My point is they have someone in mind for these "senior" positions and it is hot an older professional.
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#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
They want senior+ who are <35yo, but then when they interview the 35yo for a senior position, they give them an offer for a non-senior role so they can pay them less.
That sounds great as long as I dont have to do a seniors job. Less responsibility is fine by me!
Rarely does it shake out that way - it is usually the other way! More responsibility ("you'll need to grow into the role, or work hard to be promoted") and less pay :)
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#40Not good at all... I have about 20 years in the industry, I've submitted ~60 online applications over the last 16 days and have received ~15 rejections (with one arriving nearly instantaneously)!
So they see ~20 YOE and they're running?
I'm curious about the location, you can share your area if you wish, or just country.
Are these applications for positions that are flooded with resumes? (can be seen on linkedin)