Applied to several other big banks/PE firms but I didn’t hear back anything. I think the WF experience is not really a bonus on resume. Besides, I have all the up-to-day technical skills and I literally got 0 interview so far. Feeling sad about everything here but can’t even grab any opportunity to move away. That is really sad.
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Make sure your applying for all the jobs in your area of work. Don't limit to those you qualify for 100%. Even if you don't, I find it gives some good help for future interviews. This can help you figure out what your area of work is looking for from skill set, then you can brush up on those areas. Try to get 10 - 15 interviews to be sure you take the best fit for you. Dont worry about those that dont hire you, really doesnt matter.r.
The number of applications you need depends heavily on your role—if you’re in competitive fields, you’ll need hundreds of applications, not “several” to find a position. Assuming you’re in CIB (since you mentioned big banks/PE), it’s even more difficult since WF is bottom of the barrel in most CIB LOBs. Best of luck to you.
I worked in IT at WF for 15 years. I didn’t get get laid off but it took me 6 months to find a new gig and no banks I applied to responded to me, probably because the WF reputation. Look in other industries...
Take a pass through for grammar and spelling... “up to day skills”, etc. a lot jumped out to me quickly. Have a friend proofread it. Efore you send another one out.
Good advice in this string. There's usually something you can tweak on your resume to help it stand out when scanned – and the job scan tool suggested make the process of customizing your resume to include key words easier.
Also it pays to apply as early as possible. In this market, most jobs generate a lot more applicants than they can reasonably consider. I've heard from recruiters that once they hit critical mass, they stop reviewing applications.
Not sure what "several" means. Like, less than 10? Honestly if it's in the single digits, I encourage you to reset your expectations. People on this site talk about multiple job offers that pay twice as much as WF just falling into their laps. I am skeptical but... whatever.
I can tell you from my recent job search experience that... it's a numbers game, with timing and luck thrown in. I finally found a job I'm really happy with, after months of interviewing, largely cos my resume landed on the right desk at the right time. I applied for a role that was about to be filled, but the recruiter had a new one that wasn't posted yet that I was a better fit for. I was their #1 candidate before anyone else had a chance to apply
Also, because it's so hard to get your resume noticed by the robots, it's super challenging to get a job these days if you don't have an advocate on the inside. Suggest working your LinkedIn connections, who can introduce you to folks at your target companies. I was floored by how generous old colleagues (and their connections, who I had never met) were with their time. Some helped get my resume get to the top of the pile, when the scanner might have blown right past me.
It's a ton of work, and most of us hate networking but... it can really pay off. Good luck, and don't get discouraged.
I'm with you. I have been applying since before my doom date and I haven't heard anything from anyone. Oh, I got one phone interview from one bank and it didn't pan out so I am still searching.
Don’t despair or become discouraged. I agree with the other posters, the reason why you may not be getting any calls is because your resume isn’t structured for the computer screening tools looking for key words and phrases etc. re: Job Scan site: “Use AI to personalize your resume. Optimize for any ATS to reach more recruiters. The smart way to beat any resume filter. “
I’m not necessarily recommending this outfit but understand that a computer, not a person is most likely review your resume. Odds are you are very much sought after. Chin up! Move forward, adapt and improvise (USMC) !
Wells recruiters CLAIM they don't use AI resume scanners, but I'm not sure I believe them. Regardless, a lot of companies do, so it's worth investing a few bucks to learn how to beat the bots.
Poster above is correct, there’s a resume site called job scan that can help you get the key words in to pass the resume scanner.
You may want to consult an employment coach. A while back I was applying for jobs and getting no bites. Had my resume professionally overhauled and started tailoring them for each job description and then the interviews started coming. I thought my resume was great before I had it reviewed. Turns out it was pretty poor.