From Overwhelmed to Organized: Mack’s Job Search Turnaround with Applica
When Mack Damavandi, a software engineer with deep experience in data analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence, was laid off in September, he found himself in a familiar struggle, staying consistent in his job search while managing life at home with three young children.
He knew that applying consistently was the key to landing interviews. But tailoring resumes, filling out forms, and tracking applications took hours he didn’t have.
“I knew what I needed to do to land my next role,” Mack shared. “But between family responsibilities and applying effectively, there just weren’t enough hours in the day.”
The Challenge
In a previous job search, Mack struggled to maintain momentum. The time it took to personalize each resume and cover letter made it nearly impossible to hit his weekly application targets. Each day became a trade-off between progress and presence.
“Every day felt like a trade-off,” Mack said. “Either I was applying to jobs or being there for my kids. I couldn’t do both well.”
The Applica Solution
This time, Mack tried something different. He signed up for Applica’s App Boost, a managed job-application service that applies to targeted roles on a user’s behalf. The result was transformational.
In just five weeks, Applica submitted over 300 applications, helping Mack land four screening calls, two of which advanced to later stages.
“Applica gave me back time,” Mack said. “I could still hit my job search goals while being there for my kids. I even made it to the Halloween parade this year, that alone made it worth it.”
With App Boost running in the background, Mack was able to take on a small contract role to bridge the gap financially, all while maintaining a steady flow of applications and opportunities.
Reducing Stress for the Whole Family
Beyond the numbers, Mack shared how Applica eased the emotional toll that comes with job searching not just for him, but for his family too.
“The anxiety around job searching doesn’t just affect one person, it affects the whole family,” he said. “Applica helped us all breathe a little easier.”
By staying consistent without sacrificing family moments, Mack turned a stressful season into one of structure, progress, and calm.
Results at a Glance
300+ job applications submitted
4 screening calls (2 in later stages)
Consistent weekly progress without burnout
More family time and reduced stress
Looking Ahead
Mack continues to track his progress using Applica. With the Q1 job market approaching, historically the busiest hiring season, he’s keeping the momentum going.
“Applica took the stress out of the process,” Mack said. “It turned something overwhelming into something I could actually manage.”
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