Job seekers receive no response after applying online
13 posts across 5 communities in the last 30 days; 31% from r/jobs.
“I’ve been recruiting for a long time, and I keep seeing people try to fix the wrong problem. Someone sends 200 applications and gets 3 interviews, so they rewrite their resume and send another 200. Someone else gets plenty of interviews but no offers... and also rewrites their…”
“What's with companies not messaging or informing if they're not moving forward with your application 😞 I applied on this company and I did everything they asked then they said that they'll get back on me for further updates and then almost 2 weeks passed with nothing so I…”
“is anyone else literally just not hearing back from the places they apply to? not being rejected, not being told they’ll get back to you, just straight up no response?? i’m on my 98th application in the past 5 months and i just genuinely have not heard back from a single person…”
Multiple users report frustration with the lack of communication from potential employers. They express feeling discouraged and unsure how to improve their application success, highlighting a breakdown in basic professional courtesy.
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“Hello!! So I have only had one job before due to my Aunt putting a good word in for me and I’ve been trying to get a job at Spencer’s. I’ve never worked for retail but I think I have a couple skills that would…”
“Yes all the time, you new to this job Market ? First job recession ever ? (USA) [re: Have you ever applied for a job you knew you could do, only to hear absolutely nothing back?]”
“I get two responses every single time and I can’t get consensus. A) if you spent time filling out a job application, then they should spend time sending you a rejection notice if they do not hire you. It’s ghosting. B) if they never made a promise to contact you, then it is not ghosting. submitted by /u/The199Man [link] [comments]”
“If a company rejects your application but the job is still active on its careers portal, is it worth reaching out to HR or the organization's general email to express interest? Or should I reapply, perhaps using a different email address, or just move on? Any advice! submitted by /u/dreamdashed [link] [comments]”
“I'm going to be blunt because I see this far too often as a recruiter. "I've applied to 500 jobs and haven't heard back from anyone." My first question is always: How many of those jobs were you actually qualified for? If you're applying to everything with a job title that sounds remotely close to your experience, you're wasting your time. Here's my advice: If you don't meet roughly 70% of the core qualifications, seriously reconsider applying. That's a”
“like many of you im applying. i noticed that very few companies return an update on your application within a few days, a rejection almost always, but in even fewer cases the update puts a human in the loop when a recruiter wants to chat, which is the best outcome. however a vast majority of applications i dont even get an automated update. does that mean it is yet to be reviewed by the ATS or whom or is it rejected silently submitted by /u/Bulbasaur2015 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve been recruiting for a long time, and I keep seeing people try to fix the wrong problem. Someone sends 200 applications and gets 3 interviews, so they rewrite their resume and send another 200. Someone else gets plenty of interviews but no offers... and also rewrites their resume. Those aren’t the same problem. A practical example: if you apply to 100 reasonably matched jobs and get 2 interviews, I’m looking at your targeting, positioning, and resume. But if you apply to 100 jobs, get 15 int”
“I applied for a job and the job application is an 'INACTIVE' tab but the status is under consideration. Does that mean im under consideration or rejected? *wfh job* submitted by /u/Severe_Interest9241 [link] [comments]”
“So I turned 16 a couple months ago and since then I have been applying to various jobs in my general area. However I have received no feed back from any of them not even a rejection email. I wanted to know if I was doing something wrong. When I apply I don't include a resume or prior work experience because I have none. Would It help to make a resume with like school achievements or like grunt work like Lawn mowing and Babysitting for money to maybe show responsibility. I've tried some t”
“I just saw a posting about a job opportunity for a store i'd love to work at, and to send resume through email. the store is open saturdays, though i dont know if the manager doing hiring would be in. i know ideally you wait for monday to apply, but i'm also worried to wait and have the job get filled or them stop taking applications if many people have already applied. Any advice? should I send it now or wait? submitted by /u/inyourbooksandmaps [link] [comments]”
“Hi my dad is emphasizing the fact that I apply to jobs but don’t follow up on the status of my applications. Is it acceptable to call a possible employer regarding application status? Why or why not? If so anything else I should say on the phone ? submitted by /u/GlitteringEngineer37 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve been applying for jobs unsuccessfully for few months and recently followed up on an application to enquire about the status, only to be told over 500 people had applied (and thus they were unable to offer feedback). This was for a 6-month barely-paid entry level position. How do recruiters handle this many applications? Do they use AI? Do they select someone by referral? Do they only read the first ones? Do they select random CVs? Please enlighten me, I need to know the rules of the game so”
“What's with companies not messaging or informing if they're not moving forward with your application 😞 I applied on this company and I did everything they asked then they said that they'll get back on me for further updates and then almost 2 weeks passed with nothing so I messaged them. And yes, they're not moving forward with my application. Kung hindi ba ako nagmessage mag-aantay lang ako? LMAO you wanted someone to be professional in their work so why can't you be profess”
“is anyone else literally just not hearing back from the places they apply to? not being rejected, not being told they’ll get back to you, just straight up no response?? i’m on my 98th application in the past 5 months and i just genuinely have not heard back from a single person. it got so bad that i’ve had to quadruple check that my email was actually working. i already know about the whole LinkdIn ai screening thing where once you’re rejected from one place you’re practically rejected from all,”
“Should I call some jobs after applying on indeed asking if they’ve gotten my application? submitted by /u/Legal-Mention-7227 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve spent many years on the hiring side, and one pattern keeps showing up. When someone has applied to 40, 50 or 100 roles without getting screening calls, the immediate reaction is usually: apply more. But volume may not be the problem. Before sending another batch, I’d check three things: Role clarity — Are you targeting one clear type of role, or five different career directions? Market positioning — Does your resume quickly tell a recruiter why you fit this role, or does it simply document”
“I've been applying and searching for a new job for several months. I apply and then never hear anything. Even with companies that reach out with questions/clarifications on my application. Sometimes I even get an interview for the position... but then, nothing. No word. No generic copy/paste response saying I didn't get the job. I'm finding it incredibly frustrating. submitted by /u/Megalodenn [link] [comments]”
“Maybe a month ago, I applied online to 5 different places for a job (mostly just cashier/customer service positions), and only one place responded, thanking me for applying, and then never again. What could this mean??? I'm extremely frustrated because it's so difficult for me to find a job, and there are only so many places I can apply to. I feel like it's kind of unprofessional to not respond to an applicant at all, but what does it mean? I'm still super frustrated about it, I”
“job searching can turn into a numbers game pretty quickly. you send out dozens of applications, change a few things on your resume, apply to another batch and still hear almost nothing. at some point it seems smarter to stop and figure out what isn’t working instead of simply applying to more jobs what made you change your approach during a job search? submitted by /u/ClothesDesigner2793 [link] [comments]”