Job Hunting in Tech

I am offered a role as a IT Techinical Analyst. Seems like a downgrade from a Systems Admin or Engineer. What do you think?

how much do certifications actually matter for landing tech jobs right now? I’ve been debating whether to spend money on AWS and Google certs while unemployed but I can’t tell if they genuinely help o… more

Am I likely to get in trouble using current company laptop to do a take home case for another company’s interview process (not competitors)? I want to use think cell 😰

Does what you wear to an interview really matter as much as people say? I once attended a User Researcher interview wearing a jersey because I thought the environment would be more relaxed and connect… more

I’m being asked to provide proof of work for a role that already saw my 10-year GitHub history and a live coding session. They now want me to do a proctored exam to ensure I didn't use AI during t… more

How do you guys handle the RTO mandate talk when the office is clearly dead? I had an in-person interview today and the office was a literal ghost town. They’re insisting on a 4-day RTO policy, but th… more

I’ve been applying mostly through LinkedIn and company websites but response rates have been terrible. Surprised that even company websites aren’t effective, is networking basically the only way peopl… more

Does anyone know if Deloitte is planning to go through major layoffs soon?

I am finding it extremely hard to break into tech as a fresh graduate. And it’s not like I haven’t done anything as a graduate, I have participated in multiple hackathons and won couple of them, made ample projec… more

What needs to happen for the tech job market to get better?

Hi everyone, I’m a recent Applied Computer Science graduate from Dalhousie in Canada seeking junior software developer, frontend, full-stack, or applied AI roles. I have experience with React, Next.js… more

im selected for citi through LTM, but its very slow process here, i joined 1 week back but no manager from citi reached me yet, just waiting , but i received a mail today that my profile has been prop… more

Do you keep track of all your applications, or are you submitting too many to count? Any idea what your interview "hit rate" is? I used to track more, but it's impossible to check your s… more

Hey everyone! 👋 Fresh grad here from Egypt with a background in data science — completed intensive training covering Python, Pandas, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization. I'm currently looking for junior Data Analyst… more

I just successfully completed my latest college degree in prevention and intervention in cybersecurity. This course was completed at Maisonneuve College in Montreal. I also have a 2nd college degree i… more

At first, AI assisted coding felt exciting because of how quickly ideas could turn into working features. But over time, I started noticing that speed sometimes comes at the cost of understanding the … more

I keep seeing job postings that say entry level but then ask for three to five years of experience plus certifications. Are companies actually hiring true beginners right now or are those postings jus… more

Hi, folks! Looking to find candidates for a Content Manager position in EdTech (US-based only).

High-volume work, fast turnaround, lots of xfn work. Looking for 6+ years of experience. Bonus points fo… more

Is a bot-generated rejection actually worse than a ghosting? I asked for feedback after a final round and the recruiter sent me a link to an AI chatbot that simulated why I wasn't a fit. It gave m… more

Need advice for the interview at Walmart in Data Analyst II position.
I had the AI screening, then the Recruiter screening call and scheduled for the first interview with a Manager and a probable teammate. W… more

I had an interview for a junior tech role this week and the hiring manager spent more time asking behavioral questions than technical ones. Is that becoming more common now? I spent days preparing for… more

I’m officially muting the word humbled on LinkedIn. You aren't humbled to receive a $250k total compensation package. You’re PROUD, and that’s fine, but stop pretending like you were picked by a d… more

Job hunting can feel strange sometimes. You spend hours tailoring resumes, preparing for interviews, building projects, networking, and continuously learning new technologies only to be ghosted most o… more

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Are there any parking discounts/stipends? What do the commuter benefits look like?

Has anyone recently interviewed as a forward deployment engineer, I was curious what the technical interview process is like

Has anyone successfully switched into tech from a completely unrelated field recently? I’ve been trying to break in through entry level support and analyst roles but every posting somehow still wants … more

.net developer here. How is the .net job market in Seattle? Thinking about moving there soon

I got laid off on Christmas holidays. No warning, no reason, no notice period. Five months later I'm still applying, still reading rejection emails that start with "unfortunately" before anyone's even… more

I have given 6 interviews so far, made it two round for 2 of them. I rejected one, the other hasn't sent me an update yet. With this little or lot (?) of experience with hiring processes I have realised that … more

Throwing it out here. Got laid off a month ago, looking for roles in product management particularly in payments. I have 8+ YOE as a senior PM building payment products and API’s for Fintech and banks… more