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Amir-Abolhasani's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently experienced a layoff from my position as a marketing specialist at a tech startup. I'm currently contemplating whether to keep my LinkedIn profile displaying my previous job or to switch it to 'Open to Work.' I want to present myself in the best light to potential employers, but I'm unsure if showing my last role is beneficial or if I should be more transparent about my job search status. Any advice on how to navigate this would be greatly appreciated!

    Job title: marketing specialist

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I recently reviewed my job search efforts over the past year, and the results were pretty discouraging. I applied to a total of 773 positions, and here's how it broke down: 648 of those applications received no response at all, which is about 84%. I faced 115 outright rejections, making up roughly 15% of my applications. In the end, I only secured 9 interviews, which translates to about a 1% interview rate. I even had one recruiter reach out to me, but they ghosted before we could have a conversation. I'm left wondering if this is a normal experience for job seekers right now or if I might be doing something wrong. For context, I've been applying across various platforms, but I'm curious if focusing on specific companies or tailoring my applications more could yield better results. I've heard from others that a 3-5% interview rate is more typical, so I'm feeling a bit lost and would appreciate any insights from those who have navigated the job market recently.

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