Hello everyone,
It seems like job demand is dropping incredibly fast. I’ve been sending out 5 to 10 applications a day during the week, but for the past few months, I’ve received zero responses. To make matters worse, I’m barely seeing any new positions being posted in my field.
Is anyone else experiencing this right now? Is it the season, or is the market just that rough at the moment?
What’s really frustrating is that in previous years it wasn’t like this at all — I used to get at least one call per week from my applications. Now it’s complete silence, and I’m starting to question whether it’s something I’m doing wrong or if the market has simply changed that much.
In the meantime, I’m currently in a position that doesn’t fully satisfy me and, to be honest, doesn’t pay what it should. Do you have any advice on how I can better use my time while I’m stuck in this role? Should I focus on upskilling, networking, certifications, side projects? I’d really appreciate any suggestions. Since obviously leaving it's not a good idea and i can't.