So I spent two weeks trying this. First week I applied every Monday morning between 8-10am. Got 2 callbacks out of 15 apps. Second week I applied after midnight like 1-3am. 4 callbacks out of 12 apps. Maybe hiring managers check their email first thing in the morning and my late night apps are sitting on top? Or maybe its just random luck. Has anyone else noticed a pattern with timing?
I was scrolling through listings last night and saw a posting for an "entry level" marketing assistant that required a bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience. For $15 an hour in Austin. I laughed out loud and then felt kinda sick because I've been applying for similar stuff for 6 months now. Has anyone else noticed companies using "entry level" as a total lie just to underpay people?
I took the government job after realizing the private offer would have cost me $380 a month just for basic health insurance, and now I'm actually sleeping better knowing I won't be fired on a whim, has anyone else turned down more money for stability?
Was reading a report from some hiring research group last night. Turns out most listings on places like Craigslist and even some big boards never actually lead to a real job. Companies just collect resumes for "future openings" that never come. Makes me wonder how many apps I wasted on positions that didn't exist. Anyone else feel like they're just throwing applications into a black hole?