High Applicant Volumes

Comments revolve around the large number of job or program applications received, speculating on total applicant counts, low acceptance rates, and challenges in reviewing or responding to them all.

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Sample Comments

avmich Mar 2, 2022 View on HN

Wonder what's the percent of those applied were actually hired; I guess it's harder to find?

mixmastamyk Oct 27, 2025 View on HN

Last one gave me a hint, too many applicants. Most don’t bother.

vonmoltke Mar 24, 2016 View on HN

How many applicants (roughly) have you had total? That would be a useful piece of information to put this anecdote in context.

breckenedge Feb 2, 2024 View on HN

That’s infeasible based on the number of candidates who have applied.

derwiki Mar 17, 2010 View on HN

i've wondered if they track how many applicants come through this entry point

ratneshray Apr 18, 2017 View on HN

you mean 5%? Btw what's the source for 10,000 applications?

0x008 Aug 3, 2023 View on HN

wonder how many applications they get through the application form.

Geekette Apr 5, 2014 View on HN

Interesting that the appears to work for only some people. Does this imply a concerted effort at encouraging some above others to apply?

volaski Mar 19, 2015 View on HN

Simple. There are tons of these "good people" who apply, and they can only accept as many per batch.

tmh88j Apr 17, 2012 View on HN

There are thousands of people who apply. They can't possibly find the time to reply to all of them. Maybe a few of the borderline ones, but in reality you can't expect them to spend weeks responding to everyone.