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#RI-6a0e924d·6 months ago·
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Applied to many dev jobs after layoff

Got few recruiter calls, got rejected

What I wish I knew
"Tailored resume to specific jobs"
If I could tell you one thing
"Update resume with relevant skills"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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