I definitely agree that most companies are disorganized. For many, it seems like hiring is a burden that they have to get through - and that feels bad from the perspective of the person applying.
It's also interesting that you've applied multiple times and gotten to different points every time - why do you think that is? I guess there is just a bunch of luck to the process (when you apply, who reviews which application, etc) - but that's not a great answer either :) "There has to be a better way!"
I was upfront about applying again, and had a little more experience than the previous time. This role in particular required leadership skills, so I framed some of my extracurricular mentoring differently than last time. I still did not get the job, and like most job hunting, it’s anecdotal still.
100 jobs! Whoa. That's what it takes though...
I definitely agree that most companies are disorganized. For many, it seems like hiring is a burden that they have to get through - and that feels bad from the perspective of the person applying.
It's also interesting that you've applied multiple times and gotten to different points every time - why do you think that is? I guess there is just a bunch of luck to the process (when you apply, who reviews which application, etc) - but that's not a great answer either :) "There has to be a better way!"
I was upfront about applying again, and had a little more experience than the previous time. This role in particular required leadership skills, so I framed some of my extracurricular mentoring differently than last time. I still did not get the job, and like most job hunting, it’s anecdotal still.
Ah, makes sense - yeah, many companies like you to apply later after a bit more experience. Thanks for sharing :)