I went through a job hunt (software developer/manager) last year, and this isn't unique (in my experience) to post-interview feedback. At every step of the way, starting with first applications,...
I went through a job hunt (software developer/manager) last year, and this isn't unique (in my experience) to post-interview feedback. At every step of the way, starting with first applications, at least 50% of companies don't bother to respond at all.
Now, this could be that I'm a poor candidate (I'm already getting hit with age discrimination, but that's another story), but I suspect more likely it just reflects the fact that high-tech hiring is a buyer's market. There are fewer good jobs out there than there are people hunting them. With an increase in "bootcamp" training, and an increasing number of failed IPOs and VC-backed implosions, that's going to get worse, not better.
Come on out here to Michigan, you'll have a developer job so fast it'll make your head spin. Especially if you've got some years of experience. Ford, for example, cannot hire people fast enough....
There are fewer good jobs out there than there are people hunting them.
Come on out here to Michigan, you'll have a developer job so fast it'll make your head spin. Especially if you've got some years of experience. Ford, for example, cannot hire people fast enough. Several other places around that are all growing fast and are competing for people.
Some additional anecdata - A friend of mine in Detroit just left one tech job and got another one within a few months. He took some time to visit with friends and family and take some classes...
Some additional anecdata - A friend of mine in Detroit just left one tech job and got another one within a few months. He took some time to visit with friends and family and take some classes during his downtime. He probably could have found one faster if he had needed to.
I think this really has more to do with where you live. I know parts of the midwest are begging for tech people to come fill positions. Not that that's very helpful information if you don't live...
I think this really has more to do with where you live. I know parts of the midwest are begging for tech people to come fill positions. Not that that's very helpful information if you don't live there or aren't looking to move.
Actually, I'm in the Midwest (Evansville). But (a) I am only interested in full-remote positions and (b) I won't work for industries I disapprove of. So that limits my choices a bit. Still, my...
Actually, I'm in the Midwest (Evansville). But (a) I am only interested in full-remote positions and (b) I won't work for industries I disapprove of. So that limits my choices a bit.
Still, my experience is consistent with that of quite a number of other fairly senior developers I've worked with at midsize (100-500 people) companies: finding that next job is tough, and getting tougher.
I do bear in mind that there is a difference between "anecdote" and "data" though. YMMV.
Just curious, why are you only interested in remote positions? I can understand being open to them as it gives you more options while not requiring a move. But you wouldn't take a good opportunity...
Just curious, why are you only interested in remote positions? I can understand being open to them as it gives you more options while not requiring a move. But you wouldn't take a good opportunity if it was in commuting distance?
I've been working entirely remote for over 20 years now. I've become quite comfortable with the lifestyle that enables - among other things it's let me homeschool my kids while holding down...
I've been working entirely remote for over 20 years now. I've become quite comfortable with the lifestyle that enables - among other things it's let me homeschool my kids while holding down full-time jobs. So no, I don't really see any circumstance that would get me to take an office job at this point, commuting distance or not.
I went through a job hunt (software developer/manager) last year, and this isn't unique (in my experience) to post-interview feedback. At every step of the way, starting with first applications, at least 50% of companies don't bother to respond at all.
Now, this could be that I'm a poor candidate (I'm already getting hit with age discrimination, but that's another story), but I suspect more likely it just reflects the fact that high-tech hiring is a buyer's market. There are fewer good jobs out there than there are people hunting them. With an increase in "bootcamp" training, and an increasing number of failed IPOs and VC-backed implosions, that's going to get worse, not better.
Come on out here to Michigan, you'll have a developer job so fast it'll make your head spin. Especially if you've got some years of experience. Ford, for example, cannot hire people fast enough. Several other places around that are all growing fast and are competing for people.
Some additional anecdata - A friend of mine in Detroit just left one tech job and got another one within a few months. He took some time to visit with friends and family and take some classes during his downtime. He probably could have found one faster if he had needed to.
I think this really has more to do with where you live. I know parts of the midwest are begging for tech people to come fill positions. Not that that's very helpful information if you don't live there or aren't looking to move.
Actually, I'm in the Midwest (Evansville). But (a) I am only interested in full-remote positions and (b) I won't work for industries I disapprove of. So that limits my choices a bit.
Still, my experience is consistent with that of quite a number of other fairly senior developers I've worked with at midsize (100-500 people) companies: finding that next job is tough, and getting tougher.
I do bear in mind that there is a difference between "anecdote" and "data" though. YMMV.
Just curious, why are you only interested in remote positions? I can understand being open to them as it gives you more options while not requiring a move. But you wouldn't take a good opportunity if it was in commuting distance?
I've been working entirely remote for over 20 years now. I've become quite comfortable with the lifestyle that enables - among other things it's let me homeschool my kids while holding down full-time jobs. So no, I don't really see any circumstance that would get me to take an office job at this point, commuting distance or not.