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@u/Philisophical_Onion12 days ago
job applicationInterview Scheduling
"Message felt off"
Received a message with unusual phrasing
What I wish I knew
"Check company's normal communication style"
Advice

"Be cautious of unusual communication tactics"

2/10 regret
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@u/International_Twist613 days ago
job applicationNo Feedback
"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"
Advice

"Don't rely on promises of feedback"

8/10 regret
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@u/AnonDeity13 days ago
job applicationAI Interview
"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"
Advice

"Be cautious of AI interviews, consider human interaction"

10/10 regret
0
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@u_Loving_bikes23 days ago
job applicationInterview Follow-up
"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"
Advice

"Stay calm and be prepared for unexpected situations"

6/10 regret
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@u_AlternativeSea762029 days ago
job applicationSkills Tags
"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"
Advice

"Double-check and remove irrelevant skills, but leave in generic ones if software-generated"

2/10 regret
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@u_No-Condition1444about 1 month ago
job applicationBackground Check
"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"
Advice

"Be honest and clarify remote work in background checks"

2/10 regret
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@u_doinganevildeedbluesabout 2 months ago
job applicationIBM
"Applied to AI/ML Engineer"
Received alternative job recommendation before rejection
What I wish I knew
"Firm job offers come before alternative options"
Advice

"Double-check job details before applying"

1/10 regret
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@u_Expensive_Regular203about 2 months ago
job applicationAmazon SDE II
"Applied for job on 26 Dec 2025"
No updates received since application
What I wish I knew
"When to expect updates"
Advice

"Stay patient and follow up if necessary"

3/10 regret
0
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@u_mhk156about 2 months ago
job applicationInterview Status
"Applied for the job"
Status changed to offer pending after internal adjustments
What I wish I knew
"Internal adjustments don't guarantee an offer"
Advice

"Don't assume an offer until confirmed"

2/10 regret
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2 months ago
job applicationCall Centre Job
"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"
Advice

"Research job thoroughly before applying"

10/10 regret
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