Jobseeker describes struggle after applying for 500 roles in a year

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 22 May 2025, 11:29am

Allister Benson has applied for up to 500 jobs in the last 12 months following three redundancies in two years. The former tech sales professional says the current job market is tough and has had to broaden his search across multiple industries.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 22 May 2025, 9:33am

   500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZThu 22 May 2025, 10:37am

   Five hundred job applications in 12 months — a jobseeker's struggle (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 22 May 2025, 11:29am

   Job market challenges: Redundancies and ghosting frustrate job seekers (opens in new tab)