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Dave's Hot Chicken (dishwasher/prep since April 22) funds the IT dream: MyComputerCareer grad and IBM SkillsBuild credentials.

No experience yet, but consistent applications in Charlotte.

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I thought I was over the offer I turned down a few weeks ago. The job was great, but it wasn't a good fit for my skills and experience. But now that I'm having a hard time getting any intervie… more

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Had a preliminary interview on Thursday and it seemed to go really well. He asked me about my availability for an interview this week. Didn’t get any email on Friday. I’m just getting to the point whe… more

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Has anyone gotten a job or at least an interview from this app? I’ve been applying since last year and I haven’t gotten any. But the same resume gets me interviews from LinkedIn

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A common question: Do part-time or full-time roles pay more overall?

Part-time often offers higher hourly rates and scheduling flexibility.

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Honestly I just need to vent.

Its be a LONG ~10 months of being laid off.

Its sucks being laid off from your dream company--its even worst when ~10 months later ...you are still looking for your next o… more

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How do you go about finding a part time job? Been submitting and with no success. Already have a job was looking to add to it and no bites. Does anyone have the same issues. I been looking for somethi… more

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Have had round 3 of interview process with a company that I think might be the perfect fit on both ends. They told me on Monday that they wanted to interview a few others that they have in mind. All… more

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What are your thoughts on this: I had applied to a lot of roles I believed that I was qualified for. I had even had numerous interviews and were passed up for someone that they thought "were mor… more

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How do I find employment as an autistic adult?

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I used to feel really good about my skills and what I bring to the table. After months of rejections (and a lot of silence), I just can't tell anymore if I was ever as capable as I thought I was. … more

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I remember reviewing a resume from a candidate who had great experience, solid roles, real impact. But, the layout was all over the place. Nothing connected. If I only had 5 minutes, I would’ve passed. Inst… more

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I got a verbal offer on Tuesday after 3 rounds that I’m really excited about. The offer was really close but I did counter for a signing bonus based on foregone fiscal year end bonus, etc. It was framed very res… more

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A lot of people are starting from zero right now. No job, no savings, no clear path.
The usual advice is “learn skills” and “apply more,” but doing it alone is getting harder.
What if collaboration is the ans… more

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Am I crazy for wanting to turn down a job offer because the culture feels wrong? The pay is also lower than I hoped, but since I’m looking for work, I feel like I’m being ungrateful. Does that off fee… more

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Through my own content and coaching, I’ve worked with job seekers who felt stuck when on the job hunt and a lot of the time, it wasn’t a skill issue. It was a clarity and confidence issue. Once that clicked… more

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I had 2 —yes two —AI interviews today. Do I just need to get used to this?

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How are we all handling the gap question lately? I'm meeting with interviewers who act like a long-term search is a personal choice rather than a result of the current market. I want to find a way… more

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Saw a new and wonderful way that a company can ask the thing you're not supposed to ask.
It's more precise than the 'Enter Graduation date' entry too.

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Does anyone know if there are dental front office desk jobs that doesn’t require it’s receptionists to go to any big event dental meetings( that someone may have to fly out) ?

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What’s this new thing some people are doing on linkedin? They message you but don’t give a job description and you have to basically beg for it before even wanted to see if it’s worth working and hopi… more

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I’ve been actively applying for jobs for about 1 month now, but I still haven’t received any opportunities yet. Is this normal when you’re just starting out and don’t have direct experience yet?<… more

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The biggest lie on the internet is the "quick application" button. I just tried to "Easy Apply" for a job, and it took 25 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Between the th… more

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Some of the most common job search habits can also be the ones most likely to work against you.

Here are a few dos and don'ts that are worth holding onto.

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I just completed an AI screening interview. I had ChatGPT help me answer the questions. Do you think that was cheating?

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Building a candidate pipeline of 1000+ people (for different roles) taught me something interesting most people are more qualified than they think, they just don’t position themselves that way. I see it all the time. Stron… more

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I have 2 interviews this week (maybe more??)!!
Let’s hope things are looking up. How does your week look?

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Does anyone else ever go to apply to a job here on Glassdoor or Indeed with your ready prepared cover letter and resume only for the app to go around in circles like its stuck, never to actually send … more

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What are your thoughts on taking assessments as part of an interviewing process ? I mean... really? If the position does not require you to have the smarts of an engineer, or doctor, or financial wi… more

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I’ve helped cut time-to-fill by 50% in roles, and a big part of that wasn’t speed, it was alignment. When candidates knew what they wanted and could articulate it clearly, the process moved faster for… more

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Not gonna lie, breaking into freelancing is harder than I expected. The VA space is competitive and some days it feels like shouting into the void. But I know the right client is out there — and when … more

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Does anyone else feel immediately pessimistic after applying for a job? I found a role that fits me perfectly and applied two days ago. Even though it's early, I'm already overthinking my appl… more

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I have a random question for everyone - if a job says you have to put together a presentation or something along those lines, some kind of file or something to show that you’re qualified to do the job… more

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Can anyone share their experience of trying to find another job while on H1B after a layoff? Are companies accepting H1B transfers and if yes which companies are best to focus on? I’m a product manage… more

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