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#RI-69c917a2·4 months ago·
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“Applied to 400+ software engineering roles”
What Actually Happened
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"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Tailor your resume to the specific job and industry you're targeting"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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