Thank you HC!
My hunt began in mid-June after my major client ended our contract due to downsizing. I started using hiring cafe at the beginning of July and applied to over 140 jobs found through the platform (15-20 apps submitted daily to postings within 24h, M-F, no excuses).
Out of the140 applications submitted, I interviewed with 7 companies, made it to the final interview round of 6, received 4 offers and accepted one that is 38% base pay increase.
None of the 110 jobs I applied to that I found outside of hiring cafe led to an interview or even a phone screening but 1, and that company ended up ghosting me.
I'm very grateful considering that my job hunt could have been much longer, more frustrating and depressing if I would have not found out about the platform.
To anyone still in the mud, hang in there! I know this shit is frustrating and it feels like you're competing with everyone on earth, but don't let it break you.