May 12, 2025 - How Do I Get More Interviews?

Happy Monday!

Here’s what’s on the job description for today:

1. Job offers include an interesting Corporate Strategy role at a major tech firm.

2. This week’s graph reviews changes in levels of uncertainty.

3. Today’s Question: “I have been applying for a few weeks now and am getting nothing but rejections or silence. Any ideas on why?”

IN HIRING

Consulting

• Oliver Wyman is hiring for a number of internship and graduate rotation roles (link)

• Bain & Co is currently accepting applications across consulting from Summer Associate, Consultant, to more senior roles for experience professionals (link)

• Sia Partners has a number of roles open across their European offices with many opportunities for those interested in Energy or Climate (link)

Finance

• TD Bank is looking to hire across their securities department with a focus on Analyst and Associate level roles (link)

• HSBC’s London office is hirings for some very unique and interesting roles in their risk team (link)

• GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is hiring across private and public investment roles (link)

Tech

• IBM has many roles open for aspiring product or program managers (link)

• NielsenIQ, a leading global intelligence provider, has a number of strategy-related roles for more experienced candidates (link)

• Apple is hiring for Product Marketing and Business Development roles in their Saudi Arabian office (link)

Unique Opportunity

• Adobe is looking an MBA graduate to bring onto their highly esteemed Corporate Strategy team (link)

EMPLOYMENT MARKET

Uncertainty is poison when it comes to hiring. Companies want to invest in new hires alongside their investments in new projects, which requires a certain level of stability and certainty.

The graph below shows the massive spike in recent levels of uncertainty. This is up to the same level as Covid, which should be a red flag. Much of this is probably related to geopolitical tension, coinciding with ongoing fears of war and costly trade negotiations. Regardless of the reason, expect short term tightening of the job market with more jobs being rescinded or positions being taken down all together.

The positive side is that the time following uncertainty was a boom in hiring, which we can all cross our fingers and hope will be similar this time.

TODAY’S QUESTION

Today’s Question: “I have been applying for a few weeks now and am getting nothing but rejections or silence. Any ideas on why?”

• First, let’s find out why you’re not finding success. Given there are hundreds of variables that could be impacting outcomes, here’s a process anyone can follow:

  • Start by reaching out to between 50-100 people who have jobs that are similar to the ones you’re applying for. This number works well because it’s about the number of LinkedIn connections you can make without them forcing you to upgrade to premium.

  • Before anyone accepts, take note of the types of backgrounds that people who have those roles have. There will be multiple paths that lead to those roles but look for skills, credentials or experience that is similar.

  • For those that accept, set up a meeting and ask them for steps you could take to improve your chances.

• Second, if you’re applying to lots of jobs (more than 10 a week) and it’s been a while since you’ve received any positive news, change strategies.

  • As seasons change, find out what works whether it be more networking, more easy apply on LinkedIn, or a more tailored approaching adding key words and responsibilities from the job description.

  • All these strategies can work and by changing things up, you’ll find what works well for your background and job seeking specifics.

• Finally, depending on how long and complicated your job search is, I urge you to try finding a freelance client or two.

  • I’ve seen a massive uptick in the candidates I speak to who are freelancing as they search for jobs.

  • Outside of the cash it can bring, it removes that empty time line in your resume and could lead to a completely new career in the small chance you love the flexibility and find a way to get clients you enjoy working with.

Conclusion:

The deafening silence that comes with a lack of interview invitations can be painful and depressing. Find out what’s holding you back, change up your strategy, and look for ways to keep active in the meantime.