[petargyurov]

Anyone else a bit surprised by the shotgun-like application approach? I have learned from past mistakes to only apply for companies in which I think I will be happy doing what they do. I can't fathom applying to 400 different companies (but then again I also can't see myself wanting to work at FAANG)

[the_only_law]

> I have learned from past mistakes to only apply for companies in which I think I will be happy doing what they do.

Every time I go to start a job search this is what I tell myself I’m going to do this time around. That quickly goes out the window as soon as I’m rejected from most of those roles though.

[jcun4128]

For webdev stuff I often see people say "I applied to hundreds heard back from 3" makes me wonder are you a bad applicant or too much supply.

[duped]

From what I've seen there's a surplus of applications and shortage of talent today.

[glassconclusion]

No, I'm not surprised by this shotgun approach. Especially if money is a strong incentive. I think it is pretty much common these days.

I'm surprised, however, about the willigness to relocate in general for high paying jobs (from friends working at faangs / hn comments).