With all the layoffs, I became proactive in looking for a new job, but it seems like nobody is actively hiring. I can't tell you the number of applications I've sent out in the last month and how few responses I ended up receiving. I realized that most of the job ads are placeholders and nothing else. Please, correct me if I'm wrong.
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Two things. First, in my experience, it depends a lot on the job you are looking for, the pay, the level of experience you have - it could easily take a much longer time than one month - good luck, stick to it.
Second, job postings are one way to get a job, but not the best way. You need to reach out to all of your network. A recommendation from someone is much better than an easily ignored online application.
Dells hiring across North America. They let all tenured people go to save on salaries. Hiring fresh grads to get government kick backs. I am in leadership I know
“ I don’t get how it is ethical or legal for companies to constantly lay people off and drive them out with RTO quarter after quarter claiming OMG the recession is coming for years while raking in record profits. Shouldn’t they be able to afford to weather a few months while offloading workers in case there actually is a downturn?”
You need to understand that these companies do not exist to provide employment. They exist to provide returns for their shareholders. Employment is merely a necessary part of the equation.
there are no laws to prevent this....only unions can prevent this.
Come on over to HP. We too are sad, but we have fun.
The job market is flooded with applicants at present. Companies are cutting costs and laying off due to post-pandemic correction, inflation, recession fears etc. It's going to be a while before that settles down.
I don’t get how it is ethical or legal for companies to constantly lay people off and drive them out with RTO quarter after quarter claiming OMG the recession is coming for years while raking in record profits. Shouldn’t they be able to afford to weather a few months while offloading workers in case there actually is a downturn?
Lean on your network if you see an open spot. I'm getting recommended for a role i found in the USA. End of the year tends to be slow for hiring. Best of luck
For those outside US, things are not looking good. Spent more than a decade at Dell and cant land a single interview.
if you weren't at dell for 15 years you would have had an offer in 3 weeks and a 30% pay increase. You stunted your own growth staying as long as you did at Dell.
"If you been at Dell 10+ years there will be a struggle for you in the job market."
Horsesh-t. I have about 15 years with Dell and 5 years supporting Dell. and have a job offer after 9 weeks post layoff with a 15% pay bump. Don't spread this sh-t as it's tough for ex-Dell and ex-other company alike.
landed a role with an industry change and relocation, so they're out there, but tougher if one desire to remain in "tech" and more so if one's tied to the Austin area
If you were customer facing (sales, ops, PMs), looking at partners is a good next step.
A year from now, you will see most of the same job postings that you do now.
Your results may vary.
If you been at Dell 10+ years there will be a struggle for you in the job market.
"AI bots are weeding out candidates right from the application process. It is extremely hard to find a new job right now."
Very much this. I was in the Aug WFR and have probably sent around 300 applications including cover letters with only one real prospect that is a 25% paycut.
IMO, the ONLY way to go land something is with a strong referral. You really need to get creative with your network of past coworkers.
AI bots are weeding out candidates right from the application process. It is extremely hard to find a new job right now. Recruiters will tell you to stay where you are until things change. I'm hearing this from recruiters that would ping me all the time when things were going well. On Indeed, I see over 100 applicants for every job I look at. It may help to know someone in the company that you're interested with. Perhaps they can get your resume in front of a hiring manager. You may also not get the money you want or the remote opportunities.
The job market is flooded with applicants at present. Companies are cutting costs and laying off due to post-pandemic correction, inflation, recession fears etc. It's going to be a while before that settles down. There is hiring but you have to expand the search far and wide - selecting remote options and going to the career pages for government and individual companies.