Is Linkedin Premium worth it?

[nazali]

I got a call yesterday for a remote job, from an agency I had contacted ages ago, they thought they'd try there luck with me, as it was I'm in the market, looks promising,
1 year contract, $6/hour more than I was getting.

I think trying to increase your radar profile helps

But again, someone said the job market here in canuk land is on the uprise

I also find, people are more interested in contracts where you can start immediately as opposed to in a few weeks

Agent contacted me yesterday, had a teams with agency and another person managing the account via teams this AM, and they have been chasing me for updates for my Resume they suggested.

[nazali]

Jobs and agencies I find are like Buses, when you want one you can never fine one, when one does come you get 3 at the same time

My OH advised, anytime an agency reaches out, you have to hustle, if you leave to long on debating, they move on

[nazali]

and Ghosted again, WTF, I truly hate this zh1t

[jmack]

Originally Posted by nazali

and Ghosted again, WTF, I truly hate this zh1t

It's a shame that has become standard practice for recruiters and HR. I'm only casually looking but still get ghosted from most applications and even after some interviews.

[nazali]

I did my research, and I get it, with the amount of traffic and candidates they can't get back to everyone.

That's why I try and have a relationship with a couple of recruiters, but its' been really obvious, you ring back and get voicemail, you email and dead air.

Whereas previously there chasing you 5 times a day.

It sucks balls, rejection is one thing, I mean, anyone remember the old "dear john letters" people would respond back to your letter saying "sorry you are not sucesfull this time"

I mean shi& how hard is it to just drop an email, takes 2 seconds

I guess also the main reason is they DONT want to take the time to give you feedback

It's usually, you where not a right fit, you nearly got it, they wont say.

Many many years ago, I was told (back home) to ask for feedback on why you where not successful, apparently larger companies had to have a reason, otherwise you could claim, sexism,racism etc

NOW... pffft, you get nothing

Originally Posted by jmack

It's a shame that has become standard practice for recruiters and HR. I'm only casually looking but still get ghosted from most applications and even after some interviews.

[nerdogray]

Even if they told you, they'd probably just give you a canned "we had candidates with more experience aligned with our needs" or something along those lines. Searching for a job now is like being on Tinder as a middle-aged man. Both are extremely frustrating and get you nowhere.

[nazali]

yes agreed nerdogray !