250 applications, no offers: IIM Kozhikode grad highlights harsh reality of corporate job market in viral post
Taking to Reddit to seek an “outside perspective,” the frustrated professional highlighted the harsh conditions of the current white-collar job market, where even top-tier degrees struggle to break through the silence.
A recent IIM Kozhikode MBA graduate faced a sobering reality when he applied to over 250 jobs without any callbacks. Struggling to break through the white-collar job market despite his impressive pedigree and technical preparation, the professional shared his experience on Reddit, hoping for an "outside perspective." He admitted that his aggressive outreach, including cold emails, LinkedIn applications, and submissions through various platforms, yielded little success.
The graduate ran his resume through Applicant Tracking System (ATS) checkers, which consistently scored it 75 or higher, but still received no responses. Without a strong professional network, the graduate turned to the online community for support, pleading for advice on what he might be missing. While some users empathized with his struggles, attributing the hiring freeze to the challenging macroeconomic climate, others cautioned about the toxicity of many workplaces and the impact of automation.
The graduate's post highlighted the harsh reality faced by top-tier graduates in the current job market and sparked broader discussions about the future of employment and the challenges non-MBA, non-tech professionals face.
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