Been on the job hunt for the past 3 months. Applied to 200+. Interviewed with 15 companies (big tech + mid sized) but failing at either hiring manager round or ghosted after onsite. I’ve spent hours everyday applying, researching companies and prepping for interviews, watching videos, reading books, but just can’t seem to close the deal. Feeling so stuck, anxious and frustrated all the time.

Any advice how to get out of this situation?

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Have also interviewed with 15+ companies, been pretty satisfied with my performance but haven’t made it to one decision round. I know I’m not doing anything completely egregious that would disqualify me. We just want the best roles out there at the best companies that pay the most and so does everyone else, so it’s competitive

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I mentioned the interview struggles I’ve been having to one of my friends and he said — dude you’re applying to McKinsey, Google, top private equity firms, you need to either lower your standards or be more patient — that reasonated with me

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I would suggest maybe getting a career coach or friend who is good at interviewing to help you. You should do mock interviews with them and have them ask questions that will trip you up. They will give you advice. Also, try networking. It sounds like you are spending a lot of time applying, but that isn’t always fruitful.

You are getting the interviews which is good. I would just try to take a step back and relax. In my experience, when I put pressure on interviewing and say in the back of my head “I need to get out of this job.” I literally have the worst luck interviewing.

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Thanks! Any recommendations on the career coach you or someone you know may have used?

Can you ask for feedback from the ones that didn’t ghost you?

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