[elmojenkins]

I have intentionally not applied to startups. I want to work for an organization with some staying power and not the 'flavor of the week'. With a wife & 2 kids, the risk of working somewhere that may go belly up in 3yrs becomes a huge factor when applying.

[partisan]

I'm sorry you are having trouble finding work. I know what it is to have to support a family.

It can be demotivating, but don't give up, and take a look at some of your algorithm books. Or cut to the chase:

http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-...

[vthallam]

I understand! But yes, there's a definitive gap in the applications vs interview calls and how the applicants are picked up for interviews in general.