I debated about being this open; it doesn't feel like the typical "look what I've accomplished" LinkedIn post but I think it's important folks share what their journeys look like. Not to say that this is necessarily good or bad but more transparency will (in some small way) help keep people motivated and let them know they're not alone. I've been looking for a new position for a month now and here's what my application results are to date. UX & product design, 15 years experience, remote roles. A few comments: - 33 applications: I'm intentional about applying to roles; these are all positions I'm qualified for or at most very slightly aspirational. I update a resume for each and customize a unique portfolio URL. So it's not a huge starting number, but does represent being very busy actively looking. - One role skipped recruiter screen and was then a rejection? Yep, that was a strange scenario; looking back it wasn't a strong interview for me. I definitely didn't have great responses or framing. Lesson learned and homework to do before next opportunity.
I’ve seen many of these and I would say it’s a fairly typical response.
Product Design Leader
1yThanks for sharing, Eric, it's so important to be vulnerable and share even the difficult times in our profession. Even if this is typical, it's really difficult (for me at least) to not take it personally or really mull over how to improve these metrics. But I really appreciate this post and I'm right there with you. Best of luck, Eric. :)