I was part of the layoff rounds back in August. I have over 10 years experience as A QA engineer but haven’t had any luck. I’m applying for 30-40 jobs a week, only to get rejection emails. Not sure what I’m doing wrong, seems kind of hopeless.

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I tried to look for something different past 6 months, and got the same result, thank God I didn’t give up

1) I’d like you not to give up hope EVER!!

2) AI definitely changed the industry (both from replacing humans perspective, and how to apply for a job perspective). I heard that nowadays (corporate) recruiters using AI to select candidates instead of previous at least reading the resume and decide whether or not to give a chance to the candidate. I have 8 years of experience, but got the same result as you have.

Sadly, everywhere we look we are seeing tailoring the resume suggestion.

I’d recommend to keep working on the resume, treat it as your new job, I’m sure you’ll land a job in the next a few short months. Definitely before Jan 1, 2025!!

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I appreciate you kind words of encouragement. I still have hope, I have to have hope otherwise all is lost. Fingers crossed! Thank you!

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Look at this website they have a QA Enginnering job up.
Plus it’s remote work www.availity.com

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Awesome!! Hope it goes well! It’s a great company to work for

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Only applying for 30-40 jobs a week might not be enough. Cast a wide net and increase your odds

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Have you tried getting a certificate? Or are the jobs youre applying to distant from the experience you have?

No. A cert is not keeping a man with 10 years experience from even getting a reply since August.

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