Not having very good luck with my job search

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I have been at it for two weeks now.

I applied for about 15-20 direct hire job ad's on monster, indeed or the company web page. I have 20+ years of experience in the field and a lot of them were for medical device companies which I have worked for the majority of my professional career. Not one of these companies have called me back or even sent an email.

The jobs that I have applied for through some hiring agency I have had better luck with but these are usually contract jobs and of course the agency is getting $$$$ to do this for them.

Not sure why these direct hire companies never reply. The last time I looked for a job (10 years ago) I had great success getting interviews and now I cant even get a email reply.

manitoba45 · Answer

I have been at it for two weeks now.

I applied for about 15-20 direct hire job ad's on monster, indeed or the company web page. I have 20+ years of experience in the field and a lot of them were for medical device companies which I have worked for the majority of my professional career. Not one of these companies have called me back or even sent an email.

The jobs that I have applied for through some hiring agency I have had better luck with but these are usually contract jobs and of course the agency is getting $$$$ to do this for them.

Not sure why these direct hire companies never reply. The last time I looked for a job (10 years ago) I had great success getting interviews and now I cant even get a email reply.

bizkilla · Answer

That internet crap does not work. Many of those, especially on junk sites like craigslist are just out phishing for information.

Tap into your network of people. Start there.

If you have already exhausted that then here is my idea.

First, stake out a company you would like to work for and do some research. Find out who the key players are. Next, stake out the physical location of the place. Find out the daily routine. Study the people coming in and out of the building, follow them around. If they happen to go to a bar, that's a great time to strike. Sit down next to this person you have staked out and become friendly. Buy them a round. Suggest you get together for a golf outing or something fun. Start building a relationship with that person. When the time is right, mention that you are looking for work. At this time they will either offer to help you get a job at their place or if not then you must start the process over again.

slikstiks99 · Answer

You could apply to some jobs outside of your area of expertise. &#xD;&#xA;Your knowledge and experience could be an asset in some other fields. Widen your net maybe.

HutchEmAll · Answer

They don&#x27;t reply because they don&#x27;t see it making them money.....not worth their time in their opinion. If they thought you could make them money, you&#x27;d get a call.Do you mind sharing your background?  I&#x27;ve worked for a medical device manufacturing company (in HR...for 6 years) and I currently work in staffing.  I&#x27;ve probably filled over 3,000 jobs in my career....from technicians, to engineers, to manufacturing, to purchasing, to R&amp;D, to facilities, etc., etc.  Send me a friend request and I&#x27;d be happy to give you my 2 cents. I&#x27;d also be happy to take a look at your resume and give you some feedback.

Nut_Flopper · Answer

Doesn&#x27;t help but I feel your pain. I am in the job market myself and you rarely get any responses from anybody it seems. Four years ago I had all kinds of job offers but wasn&#x27;t interested at the time. My industry imploded the last four years. Many people getting out which leaves me a little confused and lacking direction.Like somebody previously said I think a lot of companies are just fishing to see whats out there.Good luck to us.

chilitokid · Answer

My friends have had luck with Craigslist when looking for jobs. Also what part of the country are you from? What type of job are you looking for? Technician? Engineering? Field service? Accounting?

manitoba45 · Answer

I have not worked the last four years. I had saved up a lot of cash and wanted to do some personal things instead. So yes I have a nice little gap in my employment history.Prior to that I had work the last 23 years as a Manufacturing Engineer and have all the experience any company would be looking for in filling this position.I should at least be getting the opportunity for an interview especially with these medical device companies as that is where most of my experience is.

manitoba45 · Answer

Looking for a job as a Manufacturing Engineer in the Twin City area. I see tons of these jobs advertised but the only calls I&#x27;m getting are from recruiters for contract jobs or other garbage like selling insurance.

Johnzimbo34 · Answer

Two weeks is nothing time-wise for a job search. Be patient, you&#x27;ll land something

nc1capper · Answer

Good luck in your search - keep us posted

Nhenley · Answer

It&#x27;s all about the numbers. You think you&#x27;re qualified for a particular job, but some Joe Schmo is more qualified than you are. The best way is to know someone that will hook you up. The old saying couldn&#x27;t be more true. "It&#x27;s not what you know, but who you know."

manitoba45 · Answer

Yep, no doubt about it.

Randisist · Answer

Smile it does help...

Nhenley · Answer

I have heard that employers are interested in you and will call you for an interview only if you are currently employed versus not employed at all.

I think there is some truth to that because when I was employed for a company, I sent out my resume to a dozen companies and I got a call back from about 4 companies for an interview.

When I was unemployed, I sent out my resume to 4-5 companies a week for 2 months and I didn't get a single call. Yes, I was well-qualified.

Also, I have heard that the longer you are unemployed, the less likely a company will call you for an interview.

What do you all think about this?

esplanade · Answer

Yes, definitely true. If women see you with an attractive gal, they are immediately more interested in you.

JEFFMARKETCAP · Answer

I&#x27;m not sure that this would apply to the job you are interested in but If you have too much experience then it might be a negative.  For example, I am an x ray tech and have been doing it for 17 years.  It would be much harder for me to find a job then someone who has 2 or 3 years because I cost a lot more.  I kind of feel stuck at my job so I am trying to save as much as I can just like you did. But anyways, 2 weeks is not a long time.  Have patience and best of luck to you

bizkilla · Answer

Hey have you looked into jobs in the shale gas boom. I hear they got plenty of work in the Dakota&#x27;s. Good pay. There is a lack of housing. Look into it.

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