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Why does it take so many applications to get a job? ›

Companies receive mass amounts of applications

One of the most common reasons for companies taking so long to get back to you is that they have a lot of applications to sift through. Think about it — if hundreds of savvy applicants all go for the same position, that's a whole load of work for the recruiter.

Recent statistics indicate that the job market remains highly competitive, with an average of 100-200+ applications required to secure a single job offer.

It takes 21 to 80 job applications to get one job offer, on average. The average corporate job opening receives roughly 250 applications. 61.7% of job seekers get at least one interview by sending between 1-10 job applications. 51% of job seekers receive a job offer after having three job interviews.

“Applying to about two to three jobs a day is ideal so candidates can focus on tailoring their resumes, including specific keywords and skills that connect to the job posting,” said Gabrielle Davis, a career trends expert at Indeed. Job seekers should focus on relevant and recent openings.

It could be that your qualifications just don't match up with what the company is looking for, or perhaps you missed the mark on your application. The company might even have changed direction since you applied. You may be able to alter your application process to land the interview the next time around.

The percentage of applicants who receive an interview can vary widely depending on the job and company. On average, it's estimated that about 20% of applicants receive an interview invitation. This percentage can be higher or lower depending on the company's screening process.

Candidates go through two to five rounds of interviews on average to land based on the type of industry, position, and hiring process. Lauren Rivera, Career Coach said, “The quality of the interview interaction is more important than the number itself”.

You need to become comfortable with rejection and accept that it is a common part of the job search experience. Successful applicants in one study had a ratio of applying for 10 to 15 jobs and have received 6 to 10 rejections on average.

What is the best day to apply for a job? ›

The best: Monday

LinkedIn says studies have found that most people apply for jobs on Tuesdays, but do you want to be lumped in with most people? Although 37 percent of resumes arrive on a Tuesday, those applicants have only a 20 percent success rate.

By interviewing the top candidate early, employers can gauge other candidates' performances against the benchmark set by the best candidate. This can also help streamline the hiring process if the best candidate impresses the interviewer and is a clear fit for the position.

Try initiating conversations each week with a recruiter, hiring manager, or person that you admire by simply introducing yourself, sharing why you're seeking the next step in your career, and asking how you could learn more about their company or themselves.

Why do some employers take a long time to respond back about a job? If the position is more competitive or has a higher number of candidates who applied, it may take you longer to hear back about the role. It can often take a while for recruiters to review and process individual applications.

Too many qualifications

Perhaps you've worked as a supervisor for 20 years, but the company prefers a candidate with limited industry experience. The job rejection letter may represent that you're "overqualified," which can mean the employer is seeking a professional who can learn industry standards for the first time.

While there's no set timeframe that applies universally, it's advisable to wait at least a week or two before following up on your application if you haven't heard back. This allows the hiring team sufficient time to review applications and move forward in the selection process.

Hiring managers haven't made a decision. Hiring managers may seek counsel from other personnel to review materials and determine the right candidate. If the company decides there's no right candidate to fill the position, it leaves the job posting open longer to continue searching.