How many interviews before landing a new role?

[simons123]

Had a career change a couple of years ago...now 2 years experience in a high demand field, fully qualified I thought I'd walk into a better paid job.

4 interviews later and been rejected on all 4. Feedback I'm getting is due to a lack of experience on a certain criteria. Feeling a bit disheartened tbh. Just wondering how many interviews on average it takes before finally getting a new role??

[Gargamel]

simons123 said:

Had a career change a couple of years ago...now 2 years experience in a high demand field, fully qualified I thought I'd walk into a better paid job.

4 interviews later and been rejected on all 4. Feedback I'm getting is due to a lack of experience on a certain criteria. Feeling a bit disheartened tbh. Just wondering how many interviews on average it takes before finally getting a new role??

Hi,

So many variables. Age, experience, are you trying to get hired in a more senior/promoted role. When you say high demand, is there a substantial candidate shortage - etc etc.

Some roles we are hiring are getting 200+ applications in the first week.

If you are getting interviews, then that's a great start.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-interviewed-over-...


Of the four interviews you have had so far, think who you had the best rapport with, call them (or email them) ask for me detailed feedback - say something like

I am hugely aware it is difficult for companies to give specific feedback, however I have a genuine desire to integrate feedback to help develop my career and my impact at interviews. So whilst I am aware I may lack some critical experience that you were looking for, is there any further feedback you'd be willing to share that could guide me for next time ?

Whenever I am approached in similar fashion, I always provide more personal specific feedback.

You want to be certain that it IS the experience issue, and not some observed behaviour that you can correct.