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Job search guides
We make jokes about the job search because we have lived it. These guides are the serious part: what is normal, what to send, and what to stop worrying about.
How long do companies take to respond to job applications?How long employers usually take to reply after you apply, what each stage of silence means, and when to follow up. Written by people who have refreshed the inbox too.Ghost jobs: 9 signs a job posting is fakeHow to spot ghost jobs and fake job postings before you spend an hour on the application. Nine warning signs, plus how to check if a role is real.How to follow up on a job application, with templatesWhen and how to follow up on a job application or interview, with short email templates you can copy. Polite, specific, and less awkward than refreshing your inbox.Why am I getting rejected from every job?The most common reasons applications get rejected, from ATS keyword filters to resumes that bury results, plus quick fixes you can make today.How to respond to a job rejection emailShould you reply to a job rejection email? Yes, briefly. Here is why it helps and three short examples you can copy, from simple thanks to asking for feedback.