Job Hunting in Tech

For anyone who has gone through multiple rounds of interviews recently, how are you preparing for technical interviews without completely burning out? I spend so much time studying coding questions an… more

I just saw a post on that other job board from a guy bragging about how he worked at so many major It companies but never got job on a job board. He had people already on the inside.

It was the most privileged po… more

I got told I was too senior for a role today, which is essentially being fired from a job I haven't even been hired for yet. They said they were worried I’d be bored with the work, as if my primar… more

Anyone else feeling stuck in tech right now?

I’ve been working as an AI Engineer for almost a year, but it feels like there’s very little growth technically or career-wise. I’m continuously learning, building proj… more

I've been really struggling to find a new job as a web dev, I have a masters degree in cyber security that I just got last year and have about 6 years in web dev (full time work). How can I switch… more

Is anyone else feeling massive social exhaustion from the networking grind? Messaging a stranger on LinkedIn for a referral feels like being a door-to-door salesman for my own existence. I hate that t… more

Does anyone feel like tailoring resumes for every single tech application takes way too much time compared to the number of responses you actually get? I understand why customization matters but somet… more

I'm closing in on three years without my usual job as a front end developer looking to go full stack. I tried to add AWS to my stack and hopefully DevOps and have nearly 17 years as a web developer. I had to rent my plac… more

How do you deal with internal transfer/job interviews within your company? I feel like it’s easy to exaggerate or get away with certain lies when you interview with a different company but within your… more

Tech Interviews can be draining, especially all the mental load of preparing for one and answering the questions promptly. What's the best way you recommend to unwind after a tough interview? I f… more

I’m a former teacher who spent two years and $15k on a bootcamp, only to be told that my lack of industry experience makes me unhireable. I have transferable skills in leadership, communication, and o… more

Why is customer success so undervalued and underpaid?

I recently received a rejection email for an AI evaluation role that was surprisingly detailed and thoughtful. The feedback acknowledged my reasoning, consistency, and approach, but the decision came down t… more

I recently got laid off as an Accounting manager at a start up. I have about 10 years of experience in audit and industry. Which offer would you take:

Company A: Accounting manager, fully remote, series D startup, I/C<… more

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on transitioning from Software Engineer to Product Analyst. My background includes data workflows, reporting, Jira, requirements gathering, and stakeholder communic… more

After a longggg search receiving an offer brought relief but also hesitation. The offer is maybe not entirely right for me but it’s also the end of a difficult process. Outside of this market I want t… more

Is a Degree important in Tech job? Can Professional Certificates enough?

I have applied to so many jobs. and I gone to 3 or more interviews and they say I will call you back in a week or 2, but no call. Or they will send you an email, we have went with another candidate … more

Curious what questions you've asked during an interview that you felt maximized your chances of landing the role. Anything that took your recruiter/ hiring manager by surprise that led to an offer… more

Actively Seeking a new role in igaming, SAAS, casino, mobile.

Digital Product Manager with a focus on iGaming and mobile casino platforms, driving user‑centric experiences from concept to live product. I partner w… more

I have been job searching for 6 months and submitted 40 applications via Handshake and Indeed. Many hiring decisions are made from resumes alone, without a real chance to show skills. A resume may lis… more

What am I doing wrong? I'm a professional with over eight years of experience, and I've never been unemployed for more than 15 days in all that time; there's always been a project or company interested in my serv… more

When asked where I see myself in five years, I don’t know what I can say authentically because the pace of change makes any long term predictions feel speculative. I want to sound thoughtful and not s… more

I have spent a lot of time learning through research, documentation, and hands on practice because the pace of AI changes so quickly. Sometimes it feels like independent learning adapts faster than tr… more

Don't tell me you have amazing benefits and then refuse to send the PDF summary until after I sign the offer letter. I need to know what the health insurance premiums and the deductible look like … more

Working in Tier 2 consulting PMO role. Early in career. Advice on if it’s worth staying a few more years. Thoughts on pivoting into something totally different like Investor Relations at a PE firm. Or… more

Is it common to have “Cultural Fit” interviews in tech companies? My friend has her 2nd round of interview with this startup tech company and apparently it focuses only on the fact that if she is a good fit… more

Hi I’ve defo mentioned this before however I had a interview a few weeks ago and it was a company that I wanted to get into. I feel like they ghosted me they did say a good 2 weeks ago that they will contact me e… more

8 years. 6-month contracts. Repeat.

At Amazon I've retained clients walking out the door, built EU-scale automation saving 450hrs/year, tripled site throughput, led the first UK B2B Vendor Flex launch. All as a contractor.

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If I am going from one big law firm to another as a paralegal - going through the conflicts process now and am wondering what they would be asking from my former employer, will the reason for leaving … more

Up until recently I've typically been getting a small percentage of positive responses back from my applications, but lately I'm just not getting anything. It's like they've all gone c… more

Have you ever noticed how things only get attention when they break, not when they work perfectly? I have seen how QA quietly sits behind the scenes, catching issues before they ever reach users. Most… more

What is the deal with these Indian recruiters who are based in India sending a flood of contract positions for ridiculously low market rate of 60-70 dollars an hour? Is it because of H1b tightening th… more

Day 3. Sometimes I wish I could get inside recruiters’ minds just to understand what they’re really looking for. I’m currently exploring opportunities in Data Analytics and Software Development, and t… more

I am a Senior FE/full-stack (~20 YOE). Received an offer from a small high-intensity company: 5 days in office, occasional nights/weekends, high ownership, very “move fast” culture.

I targeted ~180k–210k for this senior role … more