Job Hunting in Tech

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

Job applications require candidates to invest time, energy, and patience into every stage of the process. I recently received a response explaining that while my effort was appreciated, some required … more

Full Stack Developer with experience in IT Support and DevOps. Currently working with Laravel, Vue.js, Node.js, MySQL, Docker, Ubuntu, VPS management, APIs, and deployment. I handle both development a… more

No one talks about the depression that comes with being a tech creative with so much to offer, so much intelligence and skillset, and still yet cannot find the right platform or establishment that wil… more

Have you ever reported a coworker? Some workplace situations put you in an uncomfortable position. A coworker crosses a line, creates tension, or affects the team, and you have to decide whether to sp… more

Seeking input from others (particularly recruiters) on whether or not it’s a good idea to have your own consulting business listed as your current posiition (as self-employed) on your resume, which al… more

Hi everyone! I’m currently seeking mid-level Salesforce CPQ opportunities and would appreciate any referrals or connections. I have experience in Salesforce Administration, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud,… more

I’ve been unemployed for a few months now after a layoff and I’m honestly shocked by how competitive the tech market feels right now. Is anyone else applying to dozens of roles and barely hearing back… more

Have you noticed how remote work flexibility often changes based on seniority levels? While exploring different opportunities, I started seeing senior staff offered full remote roles, mid level employ… more

Has anyone ever gotten an interview from Cilo? I’ve been applying to their job postings for years. Even for roles where I matched the requirements exactly, I’ve never received an interview call (or ev… more

Has anyone had any luck when applying for jobs via LinkedIn? Just seems full of ghost roles, ghosting by recruiters, etc? Or is it just me?

The 2026 ATS update is brutal. Most people don't realize that even 'clean' resumes are getting flagged if the keyword density isn't tuned to the new LLM filters. I've been auditing… more

Has anyone actually found a fractional role that stays within its hourly boundaries? It seems like they are just a way for companies to get 40 hours of work out of you while paying for 10. I keep gett… more

Hello everyone,

I’m actively applying for jobs and have submitted many applications, but I’m facing rejections or no responses. I’ve tried follow-ups as well, but I’m not hearing back.

I would really appreciate any… more

I have been unemployed for a few months now and the hardest part honestly has been staying motivated after constant rejection emails. I know the market is rough right now but I am curious how other pe… more

Have you ever taken a role after and it ended up being quite different from what was described during the hiring process? I think it happens more often than we think, and the role a person is hired fo… more

I’m currently a maintenance supervisor, however I am TOP SECRET CLEARED , cysa + & sec + , I have projects identifying brute force attacks & another with Microsoft sentinel & defender ! An… more

The Senior Dev who interviewed me last week was an AI-generated avatar. The company bragged during the wrap-up that they use these Digital Twins for first-round technicals to save their engineers'… more

Meeting to CRM automation still feels more complicated than it should be. I have tested tools that generate summaries and action items, but the structured handoff into CRM systems often breaks once wo… more

Anyone else ever have a startup verbally extend an offer, discuss comp/start timing, then suddenly pull it before paperwork with little explanation?

Curious how common this actually is at smaller companies and what the usual real-world reasons are:<… more

Hello,

I am so tired to place the application for job opportunities.
I want to make the recruiters to find me with good remote opportunities.

How?

Hi! Is it possible to find relocation opportunities in the US for a software engineer with experience?

Can any recruiters or hiring managers in this bowl give tips on how people can reach out to you via LinkedIn?
Recruiters often don't respond, even if the message is professional. What are recruiter… more

Burnout has a way of making even the work you once loved feel empty over time. Lately, I have been thinking more about fulfillment outside of salary and titles, especially during difficult phases in m… more

Was let go from my previous role late last month. Interviewed with another company while I was working, got turned down. That same company offered me a position they had just open up yesterday! Meanwh… more

Would you refer someone to a job you hate just for the bonus? I found out a friend only referred me to a super toxic company because they have a $10k referral bonus for engineers who stay for 6 months… more

One thing I am struggling with during this job search is figuring out whether cover letters even matter anymore for tech roles. Some people say they never write them, others insist they are important.… more

Has anyone gone through onsite recently at Deliveroo London? I have mine soon, would appreciate advice for live coding round and system design if so.

I recently found out that a colleague with less experience than me is making noticeably more, and I cannot stop thinking about it before interviews now. It changed the way I look at compensation conversatio… more

I was referred by an Internal employee for two different risk and resilience positions at Netflix after a really great conversation. My contact told me the recruiter had already pulled my resume for t… more

Dev Cynx is hiring a Senior Unity Developer for a remote, part-time role limited to US, Canada, and UK-based candidates. The developer will work with our art and production teams, guide the dev team, revi… more

Many job listings describe compensation as a competitive salary or an attractive package without revealing actual figures upfront. I have gone through interviews, assessments, and background checks on… more

I was “displaced” from the IT department of a large financial institution. At the time I was about to take FMLA to care for an elderly parent. I have HUGE amounts of resentment and anger as this happe… more