It took 350+ applications and a near mental breakdown, but i finally got 2 offers. The market is trash, but here’s what actually worked.

The Reddit post describes a user's job search experience after being laid off. After initial struggles with a tailored approach and low response rates, the user shifted to a volume-based strategy, focusing on quick applications (5-minute rule) and using AI (Gemini) for keyword optimization based on job descriptions. They prioritized applying on company websites and smaller job boards over LinkedIn/Indeed, and emphasized personalized follow-up notes after interviews. The user received a technical operations manager role after roughly 30 interviews and wanted to share their experience to give other users hope.