5 months since I was laid off. Been calm all this while but starting to panic now. Been getting a lot of interviews but not sure why it isn’t resulting in an offer. Feedback has always been on the lines my exp is amazing (integrated), but just this while they won’t be able to proceed. Losing hope. Please tell me it’ll get better.

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Hi. Must be tough and thanks for sharing. Can you share examples of roles and companies you’re applying for, what stages of the process you are normally getting to, salary ranges you are asking for. If you prefer not to share too, no problem…

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Companies don’t know what they want anymore. The complexities of roles and what they need to fit the business/client needs should be clearly defined. I feel like it’s not and people are having time wasted while agencies discover this during the interview process.

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Second this thought. 2 months of going through the entire process only to be ghosted at times. Well, can’t give up, back to making more applications and hopefully will land somewhere good, good for my career and mental well being :)

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"Great experience but we're not proceeding"?
Sounds like salary expectations or fit tbh.

Maybe it's fit then. Or you're the most expensive candidate on the shortlist. Can't think of anything else I'm afraid, but open to other ideas?

I feel your pain. Happy to connect and chat and vent and brainstorm :)

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