I have 17 years development work experience, continuously, across 5 companies with a full set of references. Currently I'm at faang as an underpaid contractor.
I apply every day. 80% will send generic "unfortunately" @no-reply email. other 20% won't reply. that 20% tends to be companies that have been advertising the same role for > 6months or even some > 1year.
The only interviews I had in last few years was from recruiters cold contacting me. I have not had an interview from an application in probably 4 or 5 years or more.
I'm worried, is it possibly ageism (i'm near 40). I keep hearing that companies are struggling to find good people, but i'm struggling to even get acknowledged. Not saying i'm good, but it doesn't correlate.
I apply every day. 80% will send generic "unfortunately" @no-reply email. other 20% won't reply. that 20% tends to be companies that have been advertising the same role for > 6months or even some > 1year.
The only interviews I had in last few years was from recruiters cold contacting me. I have not had an interview from an application in probably 4 or 5 years or more.
I'm worried, is it possibly ageism (i'm near 40). I keep hearing that companies are struggling to find good people, but i'm struggling to even get acknowledged. Not saying i'm good, but it doesn't correlate.