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Man severely affected by long stretch of unemployment, says his applications only yield a 5% hit rate for HR or first-round interviews

  • A 34-year-old man shared his five-month unemployment experience on an online forum.
  • His situation began after being laid off, and finding new work proved difficult.
  • He actively applied for many positions without significant progress in the job search.
  • His applications yielded interviews just 5% of the time, with zero success after the first round.
  • His experience resonated widely, prompting discussion on unemployment's mental impact.
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The Independent broke the news in Singapore on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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