After getting placed at a service-based company later
Full Storycareer advicePivot to Product Companies
"I'm willing to put in prep work to back up my claims"
I got placed at a service-based company, but I want to break into product-based companies
3/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceResume Writing
"Leading with generic maintenance lines"
Generic first bullet skews recruiter's view
4/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceResume Optimization
"Pivoting to Product Companies"
I'm considering lying on my resume to hide my non-CS branch and lower GPA, which may harm my chances of getting hired at good product companies.
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceResume Formatting
"Format resume to highlight most relevant experience first, keeping to 1-2 pages"
I realized that my old certifications were worth mentioning, but didn't need to be on the resume
2/10 regret
5 weeks later
Full Storycareer adviceResume Writing
"Including past job experience on resume"
I'm nervous about including my past job experience on my resume because it may not be relevant to the CNC position I'm applying for, and I'm worried about being judged for my previous job at a cannabis company.
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceResume Optimization
"To optimize resume for product-based companies"
I considered misrepresenting my resume but chose to focus on highlighting my open-source contributions instead
6/10 regret
6-12 months later
Full Storycareer adviceIT Career Advancement
"Pursuing IT certifications"
Earning A+ and Sec+ certifications
1/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer adviceNetworking
"Seeking career growth beyond networking"
Currently working as a Network Engineer, but feel underpaid and want to transition into cloud and DevOps
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceInattentive ADHD
"Struggling in BBA program"
Difficulty focusing and motivating in university, despite treatment
8/10 regret
1 year of struggling academically later
Full Storycareer adviceADHD and Career Choices
"Choosing a business program without interest"
Struggling to focus and motivate in university, despite doing well in high school
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer adviceChoosing a Medical Career
"Considering multiple medical careers with physics background"
Shadowed doctors in different departments, found poor work-life balance
8/10 regret
End of 20s later
Full Storycareer adviceMBA and Engineering
"Pursuing MBA after civil engineering"
Realized I hate civil engineering, but pursued it for good pay and stability
4/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer adviceStartup ML Roles
"Evaluating startup ML roles requires understanding the startup's context and needs"
I regret not asking more questions about the startup's data situation and timeline for making AI work important to the business
6/10 regret
1 month after graduation later
Full Storycareer adviceJob Search
"Moving to Pittsburgh for a full-time job"
Moved to Pittsburgh with limited job experience and skills
3/10 regret
5 years later
Full Storycareer adviceFuture in Tech
"Pursuing a career in tech due to interest"
Considering the impact of AI on job market
5/10 regret
5 years later later
Full Storycareer adviceFuture in Tech
"Entering tech field at 17"
Considering AI, cloud, and cybersecurity for high demand and pay
2/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer advicePivot from Chinese Bank HQ to Global AM/Fintech
"Pivot career to global financial hub"
I'm dissatisfied with current compensation and career ceiling
5/10 regret
6 months later later
Full Storycareer adviceJob Offer
"Switching jobs for a high salary"
I'm considering a job at TJX Hyderabad for a high salary, but there's limited information online about the company.
7/10 regret
Current jobs later
Full Storycareer adviceMIS Graduate
"Seeking positive impact jobs"
Partner's environmental goals inspire me
1/10 regret
2 months after graduation later
Full Storycareer adviceMedia Production
"Pursuing Media Production major"
I'm exploring job opportunities
5/10 regret