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by grepLeigh 1118 days ago
Yeah, I've seen startups do this. I wouldn't attribute it to malice, just inexperience. Keep applying and remember finding a good job is a numbers game!

A startup I worked for wanted to collect applications for all jobs it might post in the next 12 months. I explained that high quality candidates are only on the market for a few weeks (sometimes less than a week), so they were going to end up with a pool of low quality candidates.
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grepLeigh 1118 days ago
Oh, one more thing to keep in mind: job applications via careers page or online application are the lowest in priority/prestige for most companies.

Get a referral/introduction from a current employee. Look through their roster, find a blog post that resonates with you, and reach out to the author and ask what it's like to work there. =)

Recruiters are also an asset during job search. Treat recruiters like your agent - you're the talent, and recruiters are helping you broker a deal.

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floridageorgia 1118 days ago
> job applications via careers page or online application are the lowest in priority/prestige for most companies.

I've been getting crickets since I started applying, this explains why.

> Get a referral/introduction from a current employee. Look through their roster, find a blog post that resonates with you, and reach out to the author and ask what it's like to work there. =)

Will try this approach.

> Recruiters are also an asset during job search. Treat recruiters like your agent - you're the talent, and recruiters are helping you broker a deal.

Any recommendations for good recruiters or how I can go about finding one?

Thank you so much for your advice and insights.

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grepLeigh 1109 days ago
Just saw this, sorry! Hope your job search is going well though.

I'd try chatting with recruiters on LinkedIn until you find one that clicks, so you'll be motivated to work with them. Even if a recruiter doesn't have an opportunity that's a match for you, mention something you genuinely appreciated about their style of working and ask if they know any other recruiters you should talk to.

Set a goal like "I'll do 5x 20 minute calls with new recruiters this week, then ask my favorite to introduce me to someone at <insert 2-3 companies you love>."

Avoid Cybercoders and similar high-volume agencies.

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floridageorgia 1118 days ago
Thank you for this insight.
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