Job Hunting in Tech

I need some kind of encouragement because I have almost no room for positivity at this point.
I've been jobless for over 2 years now, been surviving on odd jobs here and there, Uber driving, doing whatever I … more

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for data analyst, business analyst, or software/data support roles in Toronto, ON.
I’ve worked with SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, and REST… more

The remote tech market feels crowded, but my experience has shown that positioning matters as much as technical ability. Instead of applying as a general software developer, I started highlighting the… more

I am considering a Technical Product Manager role. I possess 10 years of subject matter expertise; however, I have limited experience in one or two technical areas from previous roles. I am confident in my ability to quickly acquire new knowledge. Any recommendations on how I can effectiv… more

I’m one of the best unemployed systems administrators available to work immediately, I operate a home lab with macOS and Windows on a LAN (1GBe), I have strong experience having worked for the biggest… more

How do we... In the tech industry... Feel about AI resume reviews and candidate selection? I personally don't like that a computer can eliminate me. I'd rather a human do it for some reason. �… more

I recently lost my job and am looking for my next role in IT/customer support.
I have 10+ years of experience in technical support (Windows, Microsoft 365, remote troubleshooting) and I focus on helping users solv… more

Any Scheduler and Planner in the house?

Applying to every tech role you see is tempting, but my experience has shown that a more targeted approach often feels more effective. I spend time understanding the role, then reach out to recruiters… more

Currently having a bit of a trouble landing a role in data analytics. I have SQL and power bi certifications, and a few projects. Of course I'm still growing my skill set with more courses and pra… more

Do tech certifications actually make you a better engineer? I just got passed over for a cloud engineer role in favor of someone who has five AWS certifications but has never actually managed a produc… more

I encountered a new hiring/recruiting tactic today:

Recruiter reached out directly for a private hiring requistion. This isn't common but not an immediate flag.

The flag came later when the were g… more

Everyone says to tailor your resume but I am curious how detailed that actually needs to be in practice. Are people fully rewriting resumes for each job or just making small keyword adjustments to mat… more

I recently earned my PMP and PMI-ACP. I have experience working with external web development agencies and executing multiple projects through mainly agile methodologies but don't have a lot of PM governance … more

These days, I only use LinkedIn. I’ve set my profile to “Open to Work,” and I get occasional calls from U.S.-based recruiters, sometimes ghost chat as well!! lol!!!!But it’s nothing like the old days when my phone woul… more

Well I got the dreaded 1 am Workday rejection scripted email for a job Interviewed for earlier in the month. Sadly I had 3 interviews May-June and didn't hit on any of them. I did get some calls from recruiting firms a… more

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… more

Hey Glassdoor Community, I completed last week several interviews (7) for Company A, they shared very positive feedback and even “the team is excited about the thought of bringing me on” though they w… more

Before applying for a tech role, I usually pay attention to how a company describes its hiring process. When a job posting emphasizes merit based hiring and equal opportunity, it gives me confidence that sk… more

Hi everyone,

I have an upcoming interview with Cognizant for a Senior Java Developer role on the TD Bank project. I really want to do well in this interview.

If anyone has interviewed for a similar role or has expe… more

All job applications ask for voluntary disclosure on gender, race, disability and whether you're a veteran. Although they say these will not factor in the consideration of your application, are t… more

What’s one ‘hidden’ skill or unexpected experience from your life outside of traditional work (hobbies, side hustles, family responsibilities, travel, or even failures) that has secretly become your b… more

Does anyone have any recs for a remote (US) entry level Software QA job? Don't care about salary-- I mainly just want to get my foot in the door.

I have an extensive background in IT, plus some man… more

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?

My partner is looking for a job in Zurich as a Data Scientist. She has an MSc in Data Science and undergraduate degree in Maths. She has been working as a Data Analyst for 2 years, so she needs an entry level/jun… more

What is the maximum number of interviews you’re willing to do with a single company to get a job? Tech usually requires at least 2 interviews - HR and Technical, but I feel like anything more than tha… more

I'm currently in living in London after being laid off at my previous firm First Sentier and searching for new opportunities. How is the current job market for my type of position?

I have a question. I have about four months of software development internship experience, where I worked with Azure DevOps and developed applications using Angular and React. Based on this experience… more

How do you show on your resume that you worked a lot with AI in your software engineering position? I use tools like Claude and Cursor daily for nearly 99% of all my work, coding, documenting, note ta… more

AI has become part of many development workflows, and my experience has shown that reviewing and understanding every line of generated code is still essential. The biggest value comes from using AI to… more

As a former BD associate whose business transferred to Waters as part of the 2026 transaction, are employees eligible to apply for external BD openings immediately, or is there an internal waiting per… more

Hello Everyone , I have H4 EAD and started looking for Business Analyst ,Data Analyst,Sales Analyst, Marketing analyst .What's the better website to find these roles? Applied for couple of roles b… more

For those of you with plenty of job experience, when you encounter an application process that immediately sends you to an automated SAT test and personality assessment, what do you do? Do you still g… more

Currently the company is going under a massive restructure and having several rounds of laidoffs.

Do hiring managers actually read cover letters in tech roles anymore or is that just something people still do out of habit? If you have seen both cases, when did it actually matter enough to influenc… more