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Not about Amazon but maybe someone has the answer I’m looking for :) At Meta if you interview for a contract role and get rejected does the 6 month cool off period still apply to you when apply to new jobs? Similarly, if you are employed by a staffing agency at Meta are you barred from interviewing for other roles there? Facebook (Meta)
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And the worst is when you do get an interview and you're told your experience is fantastic, just what we're looking for and then crickets....
I spent a year looking last year. Applied to over 600 jobs (I kept a spreadsheet). I have over a decade of experience, which apparently was a blocker in some regards as I'm honestly at AD level but have worked at small companies. I made it to final stage 5 times - twice the role was cancelled, once because of company restructuring. 3 of the companies I didn't get an offer from have done layoffs in the 8 months since. I just got laid off from the contract role I finally got because my boss left the company and am back at it after 3 months of work. All this to say - this is the worst job market I have ever encountered. It's not you. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Skill up, rest, be kind to yourself.
You are doing everything right. It is SO BAD out there right now.
It’s been 6 months for me, applying to 5-7 jobs a week and not 1 interview. And same with experience - my resume has never been more solid. I tailor every resume/cover letter and utilize my network where applicable.
I recently opened up my search to account management and brand manager type roles. I also started looking worldwide. I don’t necessarily want to move but I may have to in order to work.
I have a job coach now and just signed up for some mentorship through a local women professionals group. Job searching can feel so lonely and isolating. Hang in there! Your next gig will be your best one yet!!
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Agree, I’ve only landed freelance remote. A few ppl I know. FTE layoffs are being replaced by freelancers. Every perm application gets a denial. It’s def not my resume. I even got short listed for Amazon. Craziness
This. Companies are really playing broke and doing a lot of shady business with freelancers.
I’m sorry you’re in this position. I’ve been there too but I’m shocked no one has commented on only 5 applications a week. I’d strive for that in a day. You can’t expect great results if you’re not applying more than that and networking which is key.
If you are finding 5 quality PM jobs a day to apply to that’s great! (And please share what industry and what platforms you are finding these.) Remember not everyone is looking for “just any job” but a next step in their career so there is thoughtful time and consideration put into this process.
And while I think pm skills can transfer across any industry, most hiring teams don’t understand that.
It’s rough out there right now.
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You definitely are not alone. I have been looking for almost two years. I've lost track of the number of jobs I've applied for, mainly because I stopped applying for a while and took on gig work instead because of the consistent praise and ghosting, or applying and never hearing back at all, or it taking 2-3months shattered me. I advise you to keep trying, and in the meantime, pick up what work you can anywhere. I won't lie, my pride took a hit, but taking a job I thought I had grown from and making some money is better than nothing as I continue to apply. Also, be sure to take part in things you love because those moments help you to push forward.