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I sent probably around 50+ applications.
I got a response with 8 companies, 9 applications, interviewed with 8 of them.
1 was a previous recruiter that I knew
3 cold applications
5 referrals
I had 2 offers, and 3 final stage interviews
The one company I got a response from but didn't interview with was BCFerries. I applied in late December and they got back to me in March, 4 days before I was leaving for my trip, and I was at the cusp of accepting an offer. They were not going to be able to match the offer anyways and I told them I was going to be away and won't be able to take their interview.
There were honestly a lot more job postings than I thought there would be in tech, however because of the economic climate, companies were A LOT pickier than before. They weren't willing to waste a precious head count unless the candidate was absolutely perfect. Salaries were all over the place. I personally also think that a lot of the postings were fake. I applied to both Vancity and Royal Bank with a very strong fit resume but never got a response, not even a you weren't selected.
There are also a lot more scammy things happening. This started late covid, where recruiters would reach out and they'd try to get you to send them your resume but then ghost you right after. Having to vet through ppl who would message you adds to the complexity of an already shitty process.
I'm not seeing a huge amount of ageist things yet, at least not at 39. IMO with 13 years experience in my niche under my belt and multiple big companies on my resume, I'm not at a point where I am unwanted. I can see that being problem when I'm 50+. I have a very strong benefit of being able to speak proper English, where in tech, can be a bit of a premium quality.
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