careerJob Search
#RI-6a23c2c1·6 months ago·
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“Searching for a job with 4+ years IT experience”
What Actually Happened
Laid off from job in March, applied to 43+ jobs with 3 interviews but no offers
What I wish I knew
"Certifications may be more important than I think"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider getting certifications to improve job prospects"
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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career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
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