Job Hunting in Tech

Has anyone successfully transitioned into a fully remote tech role? While exploring opportunities, I have become curious about how remote work compares to hybrid or onsite roles in terms of work life … more

Hi everyone 👋
I'm a Software Engineer (7+ yrs) based in Canada, seeking my next role (Backend / Full-Stack). I’ve built scalable fintech & SaaS systems using PHP/Laravel, Node.js, Python/Django, Re… more

Nearly 1k applications in the past 4 months, here are my results:
- 22 Interviews (with a real person)
- 4 final rounds
The market was much better in Feb/March this year, and I was able to negotiate the … more

Has anyone else noticed how vague some tech job descriptions are becoming? I’ll read an entire posting and still not fully understand what the actual day to day responsibilities would be. Makes it har… more

Did anyone start freelancing after you got laid off? Is it working out for you? Would love to hear your story. I'm pretty sure I'm getting laid off tomorrow and I'm wondering if it's t… more

Do you think working remotely kills creativity? I still look for remote jobs as my first preference because it allows me to save money, time, and be in a space I am usually more creative i.e. my own h… more

I was told my resume looked dated because I used a template from 2022 instead of the new AI-optimized layouts. Apparently, the bots now prefer a very specific density of whitespace and a skills cloud … more

What's a subtle interview red flag people should pay more attention to that most candidates ignore at first?

I'll start:
- The interviewer constantly interrupts or seems distracted the whole time.
- Nobody can clearly e… more

During past job searches, how did you keep yourself motivated? Looking for constructive habits and mindsets for folks who might be in the struggle that produced good results for you.

For anyone working remotely in tech, do companies still hire fully remote entry level employees or are most businesses pushing hybrid now? I keep seeing remote postings but then finding out later they… more

I am really frustrated, I send my resume I get responses, mails and interviews, the moment they learn I am from Africa , that's the last I hear from them , it's almost 6 months I am losing my … more

Have you ever had someone misunderstand your job? I experience this often, people assume IT is mostly resetting passwords. In reality, IT goes far beyond that and troubleshooting, securing systems, an… more

Just looking for advice, is using easy apply on LinkedIn worth it at all or no for climbing the IT ladder and pay?

It seems like the lazy man's approach but has anyone actually been successful in g… more

Feeling so down getting yet another rejection after a final round. It’s been 3x now where I’ve completed a time consuming take home case and done so much prep all for nothing. It’s so demoralizing and… more

Has a trial week ever actually turned into a real, stable job for anyone here? A company offered me a paid trial week but the pay was half my hourly rate and they wanted me to sign over all IP immedia… more

Do you think the tech industry has steady jobs? I like tech due to continuous learning and changes every year, especially in the recent times with stuff being something new almost every other day. But… more

I'm searching for a tech job in Germany and I'm looking to migrate to Germany. But my CV is always getting rejected. I believe I've a strong tech skills to work as either Frontend or Fullstack developer at … more

Does using AI assisted tools during a live shared screen interview affect how candidates are evaluated? AI tools are becoming part of everyday workflows across many technical roles. I sometimes wonder… more

Just noticed positions that I have applied for have been set to “no longer accepting applications,” and then a week later are posted again for up to $50K drop in salary. Guessing this is a sign of ho… more

I was fired after working for company for 26 years in the job had was very specialized so I’m having a very hard time trying to find some more job because there’s just no one out there. Taking care of… more

Is unlimited PTO as a perk a red flag at this point while looking for a job ? I catch myself writing off any job that lists it because my last company used it as a cover to never approve real time off… more

I'm a self-taught programmer trying to get his first job in tech and I have no idea how to go about it. I've worked on open source projects, and I'm currently the lead maintainer of one as… more

My learning experience in ASG Platform was both challenging and valuable. I joined with little actual software development experience, but I learned a lot through handling projects, doing proper resea… more

Interview details can easily be overlooked during a busy job search. I once checked only the interview date and time, then realized shortly before the meeting that I had missed the platform and discus… more

What’s everyone doing to stand out in tech applications right now? I’ve updated my resume multiple times, built projects, optimized LinkedIn, and still barely get responses. Feels like there are so ma… more

Can anyone recommend some reputable European tech companies where I can apply for jobs? I’m an iOS software engineer based in the U.S. and I’m interested in relocating to the EU or the UK to work ther… more

Does TCS pay "Monthly Performance" and "Performance Bonus" completely 100%?
in my offer letter these two componenets are present and I am not sure whether to consider this in my in-… more

I’m having trouble breaking into the market… I graduated this last October and 5000-ish applications later I haven’t gotten so much as a text from any companies, any tips for someone trying to start t… more

Hi All,
I have a job interview for QA in BCMEA(BC maritime). I would really appreciate if anyone could give me inputs or if anyone could tell me what can I expect in the interview. It is a 2hour long … more

Je viens d’obtenir mon DEC en sciences des données appliquées au Canada 🇨🇦

Je suis à la recherche d’une première expérience en data/analyse de données partout au Canada et je suis prêt à me déplacer selon les opportunités.
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Does anyone feel like Al is being touted as a solution for everything, but it just makes their job harder? Need a resumé? AI. Need to prepare for an interview? AI. Need to negotiate an offer? AI. Need… more

A resume becomes far more authentic when it highlights measurable results instead of generic responsibilities. I have noticed that tailoring bullet points around real accomplishments and aligning them… more