2026-09-24 01:36 UTC
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@spicehoarder@lemmy.zip 2026-09-24 04:14
I think a lot of us need to think about different career paths. It’s the only logical thing I can think of.
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@Archer@lemmy.world 2026-09-24 05:28
Unfortunately I think the current job scene is an arms race between applicants using AI and employers filtering with AI, if you just applied normally you’re screwed
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@BlaestEgnen@feddit.dk 2026-09-24 07:01
I mean, there seem to be jobs, I applied for everything, literally at this point, and haven’t even gotten a single call in 4 months now Contacts are king, if you don’t know someone working for a company currently hiring, good luck actually finding the job post which would hire one of the applicants rather than a contact of someone working there. I got laid off early this year, after half a year of applying. Got two interviews through network. But they looked for a different skillset (one of them also turned out to just be building their catalogue of potential future employees) and none from regular applications. The few job posts that seemed genuine, all went something like. Sorry we didn’t bring you to an interview, we had 150 applicants and four people had everything we asked for in the job posting. Which was fairly few job postings that actually responded like that, but I assume they’re the only ones not filled internally. I’ve kind of wanted to go into education for the past three years, but I had some pretty unique perks that made me very comfortable. So this summer I did the easy thing of starting a bachelor rather than continually throw myself against a wall
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@orgrinrt@lemmy.world 2026-09-25 04:15
I’ve had the same experience, just to note that it likely isn’t anything to do with you or your cv. Hundreds of applications and only two calls back, zero real interviews. Despite having a healthy portfolio and a degree. I suspect it is because I intentionally state my thoughts on “ai” clearly in my applications and cv as appropriate. Nothing too strong or highlighted, just a mention I consider them a tool in the toolbox and will never treat it as anything more, bigger. Oh well. Life goes on. Just thought I’d throw my experience in, because you are not alone, and sometimes just hearing that makes a difference.