Job Hunting in Tech

If you were laid off in the last year, how long did your job hunt take from start to finish? I'm trying to get people who are affected by tech layoffs an idea on how long to expect before getting a ne...

Why does getting a tech job feel so much more complicated than it used to? I have listened to older professionals describe walking into a company, speaking with someone directly, and getting hired wit...

Is anyone else feeling like they arent being productive enough if they aren't applying to a bunch of jobs every single day? I'm being more intentional with my job applications, but there's only so man...

How do you personally handle the emotional side of rejection and silence during a long job search without losing confidence or momentum? I am looking for realistic ways people cope, not just generic a...

Has anyone here successfully landed a tech job without any personal connections or referrals at all, purely from cold applications? If so, what do you think made your application stand out enough to a...

Am I the only one who feels like the STAR interview method is just an exercise in creative storytelling? I have to turn standard, boring bug fixes into dramatic stories about overcoming adversity. If ...

Anyone else out there who has practically given up on applying and is hoping the job market just picks up at some point, or changes so that it isn't so competitive? After a year of applying regularl...

Any good tips to get better at interviewing? I’ve had 3 interviews with big tech companies for Technical Program Manager roles but didn’t land the job. One I got to final round, another to only the fi...

How long did your actual job search take from the moment you started applying seriously to the moment you received an offer in tech? I am trying to get a realistic idea of timelines because online exp...

Anyone have this experience. My former coworker and friend said he had an interview. The hiring manager saw that he work Wells Fargo Bank for many years. The hiring manager said "I don't think you...

The advice to "tailor your resume" comes up constantly during my tech job search, and I have often wondered how far candidates take it. I usually adjust my resume to highlight the skills, projects, an...

For those actively job searching, what does your daily routine actually look like in terms of applications, learning, networking, and rest? I am trying to understand what a realistic and productive sc...

Worked for this employer for 4 years. Many people have left and their responsibilities have been dumped onto me with no recognition of my efforts to keep things working or compensation for the extra w...

Has anyone here felt that the further you get in your career the harder interviewing gets? Personally, it feels like I blank out to interviewer’s questions because all my years at work start to blend ...

I have been ghosted by a hiring manager 4 steps in the recruiting process after 2 calls and delivering 2 assignments for a a FDE role at a startup. What would you do?

What is your approach when you do not meet all the requirements in a job posting but still feel like you could do the job with some learning? Do you apply anyway or wait until you are fully qualified?

Anyone else resorted to playing the lottery? 7 months into the job search I am getting a sense that I have a better chance picking the right numbers.

This was a first. Thank you for your interest in the position and for applying. We are writing to update you on your application status. We were not awarded the contract for this position, and as a r...

Students in America should not have to pay back student loans if they cannot find a job in their fields of study.

For those who have survived a layoff, how do you manage the sudden drop in morale at the office? Right now, it just feels like being handed twice the workload for the exact same pay. The atmosphere in...