How many applications and interviews it took me to get a new software engineer job 🤯
2 min readMar 19, 2024
After 2 months of job hunting post-layoff, I finally signed on for a new software engineering role at a startup. Since sharing the news on Instagram, I’ve received several questions asking how many applications and interviews it took to get a new software engineer job, so I’ve tallied up my stats for you below!
✍️ Applications: In total, I submitted nearly 100 applications. Separately, 10–15 recruiters also reached out to me on LinkedIn.