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@u/Available-Ad-5670about 16 hours ago
job searchInterview Process
"Interviewing for senior role at large apparel company"
Passed hiring manager and HR person, asked about salary expectations
What I wish I knew
"More about the hiring manager's timeline"
Advice

"Be patient and follow up politely"

2/10 regret
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@u/carbon_brzabout 22 hours ago
job searchJob Fairs
"Attending MixerCloud job fair"
Attended MixerCloud job fair, no regrets so far
What I wish I knew
"More about the job opportunities"
Advice

"Be prepared to network"

2/10 regret
0
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@u/Fresh_Albatross_9326about 23 hours ago
job searchSDE/backend dev
"Applied to 50+ companies"
Got no responses, ghosted by companies
What I wish I knew
"More about the market conditions"
Advice

"Be prepared for a tough job market"

7/10 regret
0
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@u/angelNovember1 day ago
job searchresume optimization
"Tailored resume to job postings"
Applied to 694 jobs, got 10 callbacks; rewrote resume to increase callbacks to 13/15
What I wish I knew
"Tailoring resume to job postings can increase callback rate"
Advice

"Read job descriptions carefully and mirror language in resume"

2/10 regret
0
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@u/Physical-Window-12461 day ago
job searchPoor Communication
"Accepted job offer based on schedule"
Manager changed schedule without notice, causing childcare issues
What I wish I knew
"Communicate schedule changes clearly"
Advice

"Verify job details before accepting"

8/10 regret
0
Author
@u/Extension-One-96411 day ago
job searchInterview Rejection
"Chasing multiple job opportunities"
Two interview rejections in a row, feeling exhausted
What I wish I knew
"Prepare better for each interview"
Advice

"Don't chase multiple opportunities at once"

8/10 regret
0
Author
@u/No_Kaleidoscope70181 day ago
job searchSite Reliability Engineer
"Seeking remote SRE position for work-life balance"
Failed to secure SRE positions at Google and Meta
What I wish I knew
"More remote SRE opportunities"
Advice

"Prioritize work-life balance in job search"

8/10 regret
0
Author
@u/Typical_Cupcake_87521 day ago
job searchJob Application
"Applied to job despite internal hiring"
Received positive email from hiring manager after internal hire
What I wish I knew
"Internal hiring process timing"
Advice

"Respond with gratitude regardless of circumstances"

2/10 regret
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Author
@u/MiddleDust_1141 day ago
job searchunemployed
"applying to 50+ data roles daily"
Feeling stuck and depressed after months of job searching
What I wish I knew
"what I'm doing wrong"
Advice

"Don't give up, keep trying"

8/10 regret
0
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@u/Radiant-Age-62151 day ago
job searchCareer Change
"Looking for new job as Software Engineer in Europe"
Sent CV to many companies, got automated rejections
What I wish I knew
"Not to include Italian phone number"
Advice

"Double-check job requirements"

5/10 regret
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Author
@u/Useful-South-5492 days ago
job searchCareer Growth
"Spent 6 months preparing for a better job"
Got laid off due to company restructuring, struggled with job search
What I wish I knew
"Prioritized skill improvement over job applications"
Advice

"Focus on skill development and networking"

6/10 regret
0
Author
@u/CartographerOld77102 days ago
job searchOnline Platforms
"Searching for a more efficient job search process"
Manual job search process is tedious and frustrating
What I wish I knew
"About platforms that streamline job search"
Advice

"Research alternative job search platforms"

6/10 regret
0
Author
@u/Agile-Wind-44279 days ago
job searchhiring process
"Companies expect too much from job applicants"
Companies give no feedback, pretend to care about perfect candidates
What I wish I knew
"Companies should invest time in giving real feedback"
Advice

"Tailor your resume, but don't waste time on unhelpful hiring processes"

8/10 regret
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Author
@u/SirFe9510 days ago
job searchfinding jobs
"looking for a new job"
I'm unhappy with my current job and want to find a better one
What I wish I knew
"where to start looking for jobs"
Advice

"explore multiple job search platforms"

2/10 regret
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@u/raagthegamer10 days ago
job searchCareer stagnation
"Keep grinding LeetCode or add side projects"
Career stuck due to lack of relevant tech exposure
What I wish I knew
"Core DSA skills matter more than tech experience"
Advice

"Consider contracting for tech exposure"

8/10 regret
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@u/Admirable-Boss219910 days ago
job searchApplication Strategy
"Applying to more jobs didn't lead to better results"
Focused on volume, but results didn't reflect effort
What I wish I knew
"Quality might be more important than quantity"
Advice

"Research and tailor applications more carefully"

6/10 regret
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Author
@u/WinterRemote912210 days ago
job searchinterviewing
"sent a thank you video after interview"
landed a job after sending a thank you video
What I wish I knew
"nothing else stood out from the crowd"
Advice

"consider sending a unique thank you message"

5/10 regret
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Author
@u/CommunicationChance310 days ago
job searchIndeed
"Switching to a different job site"
No job offers received from Indeed
What I wish I knew
"More about the effectiveness of other job sites"
Advice

"Try a different job site if not getting results"

8/10 regret
0
Author
@u/Basic-Ad-645411 days ago
job searchInterview Process
"Rejected job offer, then received LinkedIn request"
Interviewer asked to connect on LinkedIn after rejection, then DM'd me to chat
What I wish I knew
"Maybe they just wanted to get to know me better"
Advice

"Don't assume anything, just be open to the conversation"

2/10 regret
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@u/IconicVillainy12 days ago
job searchAuto-decline emails
"Tweaking resume and submitting cover letter"
Receiving auto-decline emails despite experience
What I wish I knew
"Actual human review process"
Advice

"Tailor resume to specific job requirements"

8/10 regret
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