For those of you like me struggling to land something in this market, what do you think have been the main reasons you're unable to seal the deal?

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I believe there are just so many applications for each position that it is difficult for anyone to break through the noise. When I am interviewing for a position I often hear that sum 100 to 200 people have applied for the same position. Honestly, I consider it an accomplishment to even make it through to the interviewing process at this point.

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They have one or more internal candidates, so you're likely fighting a one-legged uphill battle while spitting into the wind, with two hands tied behind your back.

Many posting may also be fake - done just for compliance reasons while the internal candidate was shortlisted just prior to the posting.

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All of the above. Jobs are already almost filled before they are posted. Perception is that older leaders are more expensive. I was recently forced out by a less than competent leader who was intimidated by me and also resented that I wouldn’t put other older workers out on the street. I’m paying for it now but at least I can look at myself in the mirror and know I kept my principles.

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When they ask you if you have any questions...ask this, "What do I need to do to get hired for this position?"

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Economy, it's election year

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Presentation, competition or lack of product knowledge.

Honestly I feel like I am just competing against so many people. Even on Linked in by the time I see a job there is already 200 applicants and sometimes that is minutes after they post it. I think its just hard to get noticed when so many people are applying.

Referrals and nepo-hires. I was a fly hair away from landing a sales manager gig at Atlassian, the hiring manager pinged my referrer one last time to provide tie-breaker feedback before going with one of her cronies from her previous company.

Probably lots of applicants are line up to get the job.

I've been told that I'm intimating a threat to manager hiring because of my knowledge and success I've had .

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