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@u_mhk156about 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Applied for the job

Status changed to offer pending after internal adjustments

What I wish I knew
Internal adjustments don't guarantee an offer
Job ApplicationInterview Status
@u_AlternativeSea7620about 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Deal with auto-suggested skills on job portals

I've noticed auto-suggested skills on job portals can be nonsense or generic, but leaving them in can increase match rate if software-generated

What I wish I knew
More about how hiring companies use these tags
Job ApplicationSkills Tags
@u_Loving_bikesabout 2 months ago · Same day, 1 hour after
6/10
Regret

Received unexpected phone call after 2nd interview

Received a phone call from HR with a message to call back within an hour or they would try again the next day

What I wish I knew
Be more prepared for the interview and less nervous
Job ApplicationInterview Follow-Up
@u_No-Condition1444about 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Forgot to update resume with remote work info

Moved to Canada, forgot to update resume

What I wish I knew
Double-check resume for remote work
Job ApplicationBackground Check
@u_Expensive_Regular2033 months ago · 1 week after
3/10
Mixed

Applied for job on 26 Dec 2025

No updates received since application

What I wish I knew
When to expect updates
Job ApplicationAmazon Sde Ii
@u_doinganevildeedblues3 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Applied to AI/ML Engineer

Received alternative job recommendation before rejection

What I wish I knew
Firm job offers come before alternative options
Job ApplicationIbm
4 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Applied for job without researching

Realized call centre job had sales quotas and poor work-life balance

What I wish I knew
More about job requirements before applying
Job ApplicationCall Centre Job
@u/AnonDeity4 months ago · Same day after
10/10
Severe

Applied to job with AI interview

Had frustrating AI interview experience, hung up in anger

What I wish I knew
AI interviews can be unreliable
Job ApplicationAi Interview
@u/Philisophical_Onion5 months ago · 1 day after
2/10
Settled

Message felt off

Received a message with unusual phrasing

What I wish I knew
Check company's normal communication style
Job ApplicationInterview Scheduling
@u/International_Twist65 months ago · 6 weeks after
8/10
Regret

Applied for a job with promised feedback

No response from the company after 6 weeks

What I wish I knew
To be skeptical of job promises
Job ApplicationNo Feedback
@u/Flashy_Influence52525 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Company requested credit score for background check

They asked for credit score as a shortlisted candidate

What I wish I knew
Credit score requests are common in some jobs
Job ApplicationBackground Check
@u/frenetic_alien5 months ago · After being out of work for a year after
5/10
Mixed

Never used AI in my last role

I'm struggling to relate to modern AI usage

What I wish I knew
About AI adoption in my industry before returning to work
Job ApplicationAi Experience
@u/holdemNate6 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Applying for Reverse Logistics Manager role

Applying for role at Wing, seeking feedback on resume and experience

What I wish I knew
How to effectively combine logistics experience
Job ApplicationReverse Logistics Manager