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Fran · 24d ago
Seeing "2,500 applicants" on a job ad before I even click apply is enough to make me close the tab..💀 like be honest.. are most of these applicants even real, bots or just spammers from overseas?! idk how situation gets overcome..
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Pearly · 23d ago
Caretaker
Please don’t let this discourage you. I swear I had a fluke and ended up getting this WFH admin job that had over 5,000 applicants. I’m a high school drop out with no qualifications. I just never gave up. Don’t give up. You really do miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
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Heather · 24d ago
Territory Account Manager WA
There's alot of people who may not even match any of the required skills who apply. Unfortunately there will be plenty of applications from overseas as well. Don't give up - just make sure your resume matches the job advertisement. Talk up your skills that match & make sure your cover letter & resume are up to date & are in a professional looking format. Good luck
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Anon185042 · 23d ago
Administration Officer
I get frustrated when most jobs don't put a salary range, the job will sound great but if the salary isn't what im looking for i don't want to waste anyones time!
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Leigh · 22d ago
Nightfill Assistant
I used to see 12 to 40 applications 2years ago.now it's hundreds.hard to feel things panning out well with these numbers
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Anon182972 · 23d ago
Easiest thing to do is just ignore the number. Like you're not going to be able to change it. Keep your best foot forward and make sure your cover letter says enough to stand out.
I've definitely gotten jobs before where there was competition. And I've missed out on things they said they only had a couple.
You've got skills to show off!
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Rasheed · 22d ago
Chef
I’ve been applying for apprenticeships for 6 months and no one’s accepted me dawg 😂😂😂
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Anon939447 · 23d ago
I saw numbers like that when I was hiring not long ago Fran. There were quite a few who felt like they were just applying to everything they can.
Don't let it discourage you...it's just more important you take the time to really spell out why you're a great fit for the job.
Might just be me but if someone takes the time to write a thoughtful cover letter, it tells me they're serious and really want this job.
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Sumaya · 23d ago
Security Supervisor
Trust me, as someone that was on the receiving end of it. It is ALL real sadly.
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my shorif · 22d ago
i want to go Australia. but how can I will apply .i don't understand
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Solomon · 22d ago
Ambulance Driver
I always ask myself this questions
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