What it is
— applications, 11 months and still going. A data visualization of my own job search - ghosting rates, funnel drop-off, and response rates by sector and location. I used my email archive and my own records to track how many organisations responded, how many sent a personal reply, and how far each application got. It is all rendered from a CSV file and updated whenever I add new outcomes.
The funnel
Of all applications, the vast majority either received no reply or an automated rejection. — reached an interview stage. One became a job — for four months, until the position was eliminated.
Timeline
When applications went out, and what came back. The search accelerated in autumn 2025, quieted over the winter, then picked up again in spring 2026 after the CyberPilot position ended.
Volume by month
Applications sent per calendar month over the course of the search.
Public vs. private
Public sector organisations responded at a noticeably higher rate than private ones. This likely reflects the legal obligation Danish public bodies have to acknowledge applications, rather than a difference in genuine interest.
Response rate by location
Locations with three or more applications.
Response rate by role type
Role types with three or more applications.
What the data says
Silence is the norm. Nearly half of concluded applications received no reply. This is not a reflection of fit - it is a structural feature of how hiring works here.
The funnel compresses fast. The drop-off between applying and being seen is steep, and almost entirely invisible to the applicant.
English-language applications to Danish companies had a slightly higher response rate than Danish-language ones. The likely explanation: English roles tend to go to larger organisations with more professionally managed HR teams.
The search is ongoing. This page updates automatically when the underlying data file is updated.