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Re:Ask HN: Been writing code for 40 years and can't get hired by therealdavesky on Sunday December 26, 2021 @05:37PM (#29697033)
obviously i havent applied enough. it is usually about 10 per month.
Re:Ask HN: Been writing code for 40 years and can't get hired by kwertyoowiyop on Sunday December 26, 2021 @07:04PM (#29697598)
It really is a numbers game. You should apply to ten PER DAY.

Apply to some places you wouldn’t necessarily even want to work at, because they might surprise you by being better than expected, or meeting someone you think would be a great manager or colleague.

Also, message a lot of recruiters, both independent and those at specific companies. Recruiters move around a lot and may refer you to places you’d never think of, and jobs that aren’t well publicized.

Good luck! Please post an update here in a few months.