Because I wasn't able to land a decent job in my field of study for the last 5 years, I decided 1-1.5 years ago to change my career path, and started to learn technologies that are on demand in the industry, and I have built applications using them, and put them in my resume, but I still get many rejections/no answers. I am trying not to be discouraged by this, because in the past I almost gave up applying to jobs because of the countless rejection letters I received, but still rejections hurt, affect me and fade my hope and momentum to continue learning and applying.

On the other hand, I received a couple of phone interviews in the last 3-4 weeks, out of my 50-60 applications. I don't know if this is a normal rate (I believe it's still very low), but it's definitely better than before.

I think the assumption is that you don't have practical experience, then you must not be good, or you would need training, ... etc, although I am self-taught, independent and resourceful as I showed in my portfolio and projects. But still the majority of recruiters/employers don't believe I am capable of doing the job!!

[Molinit]

It's very difficult during this time (COVID and holidays) to get interviews, let alone offers of employment. Things will loosen up after the first of the year hopefully.

[Turtle_Rider]

I am sorry for you. Job searching is tough, especially with this pandemic. And yes, it is normal to get only a couple interviews out of dozens you sent. Rejections are hard, but sometimes I see them as 'dodging a bullet', because later I heard the workplaces are toxic, bad, and one company even turned out to be a fraud. Well, I hope you land a job soon. Yes it is hard, it takes times, but don't give up.