How long does it take to get a job , when you actively apply every day for weeks. Or better still how do I do it right?

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For every 10,000 you want to earn that’s 1/2 of a month to a month of searching. This is highly conservative but this is what I always tell myself.

That heuristic is not very accurate.

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There is no exact number, obviously. Last year my contract ended and it took me 3 applications to get a new job (I got a referral and then did well in the interviews). This year I got laid off and have applied to 50+ places, with a few referrals, and still haven’t gotten anything. The best way to do it “right” is to just have as many referrals as you can as I believe getting the interview is the hardest part, and referrals can really help that. Good luck!

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