It's been really hard this year. I'm a web dev with a decade of experience (mostly frontend, but some full stack). Sent out a dozen or so applications so far (over two months, which isn't a lot, but I'm pretty selective about wanting to work in certain verticals).

Got one rejection, two "thanks but we're actually not hiring for this position anymore" and silence from the rest. In the past it's usually been no problem getting interviews and offers within a few weeks. Nothing this time. I last looked for a job just last March (2022) and it was very easy. Now it's the complete opposite.

I've also started to apply for non web jobs (in random fields) and not getting even a rejection for those either.

I'm thinking it might be time to start Doordashing.