My recent job search by the numbers

Applied to 115, rejected by 51, interviewed by 8, hired by 1. LinkedIn was my job-search HQ. Going to work for the U.S. Digital Service.

https://blog.kamens.us/2023/05/27/my-recent-job-search-by-the-numbers/

#OnTheJob #JobHunting #LinkedIn #USDS

How to write an automated job rejection letter
Don't say "we regret to inform you." Don't say "unfortunately." Here's how to do it right.
https://blog.kamens.us/2023/04/06/how-to-write-an-automated-job-rejection-letter/
#EverydayEtiquette #OnTheJob #hiring #JobHunting

Hack of the day “LinkedIn Jobs Filterer”, Chrome extension for filtering lists of jobs in LI
I wrote a Chrome extension to filter job listings in LinkedIn because LinkedIn itself is bad at this.
https://blog.kamens.us/2023/03/04/hack-of-the-day-linkedin-jobs-filterer-chrome-extension-for-filtering-lists-of-jobs-in-li/
#Computers #FreeSoftware #Internet #OnTheJob #UserExperience #Web #JobHunting #LinkedIn

How to ensure that I won’t want to work for your company
AgreeYa sends me email claiming that I applied to work for them, but I didn't. The email is riddled with errors. Their home page is riddled with errors. When I attempt to reply to their email and ask which job I applied to, my reply bounces.
https://blog.kamens.us/2023/02/24/how-to-ensure-that-i-wont-want-to-work-for-your-company/
#OnTheJob #AgreeYa #JobHunting

“SoftHQ” earns a place in my tech recruiter hall of shame
A SoftHQ recruiter called me four times in two days, emailed me twice in two days, all for a job that he should never have been contacting me about. My attempt to complain to SoftHQ failed because the contact email on their web site bounces.
#ConsumerActivism #OnTheJob #SoftHQ #recruiters #JikBlogFlashback

How do I manage a co-worker's overbearing behavior? Ask HR
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/how-do-i-manage-a-co-worker-s-overbearing-behavior-ask-hr/ar-AA15dtJi?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=0dfb56c58c404d51aa5b93a5ed185727
#work #careers #job #HR #management #coworkers #onthejob #atwork #conflict

Taking your contacts with you when you switch jobs, without stealing from your former employer
I've worked almost entirely for startups for the past 30+ years. It's what I love, but switching jobs a lot comes with the territory. One of the problems I face with each switch is how to take with me outside contacts I've ma
https://blog.kamens.us/2022/11/23/taking-your-contacts-with-you-when-you-switch-jobs-without-stealing-from-your-former-employer/
#Computers #email #Freesoftware #Onthejob