Job Hunting in Tech

The bulls had the advantage in the market, but now the bears are pushing the price down.
Pay attention to the length of the candles. The second and third candles should be about the same size to confirm that the bears… more

We all have heard this quote somewhere in our life “First impression is the last impression”. Do you agree with this while interviewing for a new position? If yes, what sort of words or mannerisms do … more

Open to work — Junior Full Stack Developer

I build web and mobile applications with Laravel, Filament PHP, and React Native/Expo. Currently a part-time developer, and looking for a full-time role where I can take on more ownership.
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The job market feels very different from a few years ago. From what I have observed, ancillary and support focused roles seem to have been impacted more heavily, while strong engineering positions sti… more

I'm currently working in organic social media and Reddit marketing, helping brands build authentic engagement and grow their online presence without relying heavily on paid ads.

At the moment, I… more

I am looking for information about the parivahan fancy number process. How do I apply, and how long does it usually take to get a fancy vehicle number? If anyone has experience, please share your tips.

I a… more

Open to work — Full Stack Developer (Laravel / React Native).

I build and ship real products: a Laravel + Filament school portal in production, a React Native app with live payment integration, and a capstone booking system awarded Best in Capstone.
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Is it smarter to weather out a bad first job for a year or leave after a few months for better growth? My cousin wants to start applying for a different job now, but I think it might look bad to leave… more

Wondering how common common/forced "winter breaks" are as PTO in tech companies? As in, "we are picking these weeks, then you get a couple weeks you choose"? Is it good?

Have you ever asked for feedback after a rejection and actually received something useful back? If so, what kind of responses were genuinely helpful versus generic responses that did not really tell y… more

I recently applied for a role and felt excited about the opportunity, only to come across several negative employee reviews afterward. More than anything, it was disappointing because of the time and … more

Hi everyone! Recent IT grad seeking remote Data Analyst / BI roles.

Skills: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, Advanced SQL, Python, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA.

Highlights:

Engineering enterprise reporting models & dashboar… more

Has anyone intentionally blocked a recruiter? Initially they apply the pressure to get you interested in a role.
You provide your resume and then crickets. I'm getting too many of these. I wonder i… more

I'm about to graduate from the University of Birmingham with what should be a borderline distinction in Bioinformatics. Looking at the current UK job market, though, it feels like almost every MSc-level… more

Hi everyone,

I was recently impacted by a firm-wide restructuring at a Big4 & actively looking for my next opportunity. I'm seeking roles such as Data Analytics Manager, Business Intelligence Developer, or Senio… more

Does anyone else find this odd for a job application?

Which of the following most closely describes your veteran status?*
I prefer not to say
Active
Inactive
Special Disabled Veterans
Vietnam Era Veterans
Newly Separated Veterans
Other Protected Veterans
Reserve
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Hello, everyone I’m currently living in Rialto, CA and I’m trying to get involved in the Tech industry out here. I would love some input on my resume as well as potential opportunities to network.

Starting the interview process with Paycom. I have heard that there are bad reviews, but I don't see it on here. Wanting to know if anybody else has had experience with them. Doing the process in … more

I’ve been in the consulting space for Powerapps solutioning/development. Recent father and I’m drained from the emotional and mental stress of consulting as well as just development. Always feeling like I need to… more

How do you rebuild your confidence and shake off the anxiety after a rough interview? I keep worrying that this one bad performance means I'm just not cut out for the current competitive market.

As I follow the cybersecurity job market, one thing that stands out is how competitive junior roles have become. Many entry level openings attract candidates with years of IT experience and sometimes … more

I keep seeing recruiters ask for experience with tools and platforms that were barely around a few years ago and it makes me wonder how people are keeping up with the constant changes in tech. For peo… more

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… more

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working in cybersecurity and I’m based in Romania. I’m looking for a fully remote SOC Analyst position.

Do you know of any companies that are currently hiring for this type of role? Any r… more

How long does it usually take for background checks to go through in your new jobs? My ex-colleague has been waiting for about 3 weeks now since he submitted his information at his potential new job.
H… more

Career decisions can get complicated when a new opportunity offers lifestyle benefits but raises questions about long term goals. I recently came across a situation where an internal role changed duri… more

Career advice please:
Software engineer with 4 YOE. After my employer learned I was interviewing elsewhere, the Director of R&D met with me. He said I’m one of their stronger engineers and they wan… more

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 regularly, focusing on jobs th… more

I'm seeking a long-term partnership to generate additional revenue together.

I'm a full-stack developer who is actively improving my skills and preparing for new software engineering opportunities.

I believ… more

Trying to figure out whether remote tech jobs are still realistic for someone without a huge amount of experience. Every posting seems to have hundreds of applicants within a few hours and it feels re… more

What I notice in my job searches over the last couple of years: I had contracting roles where the interview may have been 1 to 2 screening calls and interview with client. Twice, I was hired within a hour of th… more

Formatting a tech resume for ATS optimization vs. writing for human hiring managers… what’s the balance? Some swear by plain text files packed with keywords, while others say engineering managers hate… more

Some roles come with long hours, tight deadlines, high pressure, or frequent firefighting. Some hiring managers are upfront about it. Others focus on the positives and leave the tougher realities for later.… more

During my job search, I have started wondering whether listing every skill I have ever touched is actually helping. A long skills section may improve visibility, but it can also make it harder for rec… more