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#RI-6ab20a69·5 months ago·
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“applying to senior engineer roles”
What Actually Happened
Received rejections at finalist round for four companies
What I wish I knew
"Being 100% perfect is required"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be prepared for high competition"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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