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#RI-69c917a2·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 year after graduation

“Applied to 400+ software engineering roles”

Got almost no callbacks, struggling to figure out what's wrong with my resume

What I wish I knew
"Double-checked my resume for exaggerations, clarity, and focus"
If I could tell you one thing
"Tailor your resume to the specific job and industry you're targeting"
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5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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