I've done a previous post here but wanted to come back with an updated version of the resume, as well as an update on my current Job statistics.
Previous post HERE.
This is kind of a rant post, not gonna lie.
Since my last post, I found something that’s made the application process easier. I’m now at over 500 remote job applications, all in digital marketing and advertising, which is where my skills are strongest. Even with that, my interview rate feels worse than before.
I’ve had 20+ interviews now compared to 15 before, but most jobs still don’t reply at all. A few send automated confirmation emails, and even fewer actually reach out to schedule time with me. I just now heard back from one company I applied to months ago for a screening interview.
At this point, I’m 6 months into this job search. I’ve updated my resume, tried to show up well in interviews, and done my best to say the right things to move forward, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m wasting my time.
I also have my own digital marketing business, but it’s not doing much for me right now. My original plan was to land a remote job so I could have some more stability while building my business into something bigger over time.
So, now I’m stuck.
Do I keep pushing through this job search, knowing how brutal and competitive the market is, or do I pivot again and put more energy into my business?
Logically, I feel like I should stick to the plan. But at the same time, getting my business off the ground could help me in more ways than one.
If anyone in this field is willing to review my resume, I’d really appreciate the advice.
For others experiencing this hellscape of a job market, I see you, and I suffer alongside you.
tl;dr: I’ve been job hunting for 6 months, sent over 500 remote applications, and despite updating my resume and using a means to save time, I’m getting very few responses or interviews. Now I’m stuck wondering if I should keep pushing through a brutal job market or shift my focus back to growing my digital marketing business instead.
This job market sucks 🥲
