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Need some guidance. Cleared with tech interview for HCL.
YOE - 6.5+ Years
Project Management experience - 3 Years
Current CTC -8.4
I asked for 13.5 LPA and HR mentioned there team will call on Monday to discuss more. Have I quoted bit less, this is what I am feeling now?
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Some companies are using AI as the first level of screening. What you might try is reading the job description and tailoring your resume to match the verbiage in the Job Requirements as posted. Meaning: If you have the skills that are required as mentioned in the Job Posting, make sure your resume lists those skills using the same verbiage as you see in the Job Requirements.. There are usually Key words AI is set up to look for.
Which is funny and ironic, because by using AI to look for candidates, recruiters are inadvertently turning themselves redundant by teaching the machine how to do their job :D
Yes a lot of places are using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and AI resume screening tools for applications now to look for specific things in peoples resumes. But you can actually use AI’s like ChatGPT to help you get around this though or at least increase your chances of it choosing your resume to get through to an actual person.
Go to the AI you like best and ask it to help you make an AI-optimized resume, tell it the exact job title and employer (if you have one) or the type of job you’re applying for. Then share the job description or posting text (or just paste the important requirements/qualifications). If you have one already, provide your current resume (or if not then provide, at least, your experience, education, certifications, and skills in plain text). Finally, ask it to rewrite or restructure your resume so it:
1) Uses the keywords from the job posting (without keyword stuffing).
2) Matches the skills and qualifications the employer highlights.
3) Is ATS-friendly (simple formatting, no images/tables that confuse scanners).
4) Shows measurable impact (numbers, outcomes, improvements) where possible.
Jobs are the same way where I live right now and I think it’s like that all over the US right now honestly, but this is exactly what I did and on day 1 of my job search using my new AI-Optimized resume built from my original resume I applied to 10 jobs, by day 2 I had received texts, emails and calls from 9 out of the 10 places asking to set up an interview. Some of those texts were automated but with some of those I also received an additional 1-2 texts or emails (one automated and one from an actual recruiter or hr manager/director). All interviews I actually went through with setting up (I couldn’t go to all of them as quickly as they wanted me to) were real and wanted to see me within 1-2 days after I put in the initial application, on the same day as the interviews, I got multiple offers from those and was able to accept a job with one of them. I know how insanely hard it is for everyone to find jobs right now as I struggled for monthsss looking for one before I tried this (a professional resume maker told me what to do). So I’m posting this in no way shape or form to be “bragging” or anything like that, because as I said I also struggled for months and know it’s not easy, but in hoping this can help people secure a job as quickly as possible. It’s rough out here and we all need all the help we can get. I really hope this info helps somebody here out as much as it did me. Because it can’t be a coincidence that for months I had what was happening to you, happening to me, then on the first day of using this new resume to apply I get actual interview requests and job offers after those interviews from 90% of the places… that’s too much of a coincidence for me ignore. I can’t promise it will work for everyone or work that quickly, but it’s definitely worth trying, that’s what I told myself because atp what did I have to lose, right?
You need to network and work with recruiters. Don't apply.
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Advice: expand your search to similar roles and do not limit yourself to the ones you are comfortable with... then target these with a pre-filter on experience and salary to weed out entry or associate level roles THEN do an alignment check with the listed required experience and skills for the roles that are left.
Its not a benefit to spam out resumes... be more strategic and selective so you dont waste your time... and do not give out personal info on forms until you have had multiple F2F or video interviews and a written offer.
There are a lot of scam posts out there so dont be foolish with your data or go off the platform chat into emails or chat apps like WhatsApp or Signal etc.
Legit places work on Teams or Zoom and have domains websites and employees on LinkedIn.
I agree I've struggled with the same issue. But I prayed about my situation and finally got the interview I wanted at the company I desired. In short things will work out and you will land the perfect job. just keep applying. I applied multiple times to this one place and got rejected twice but finally the third time I got the interview so don't get discouraged and if you really find a place you know you want to be at annoy the crap out of them by continuing to apply. Worst they can say is no.
I’ve also submitted over a hundred applications. I’ve had one telephone interview. I’ve seen the option to bypass AI from scanning the resume and have it physically reviewed by a hiring manager. I check that box every time. That’s probably why the application review is crickets, because Human Resources staff are probably backlogged with resumes to review. Their staff is typically small too.
I include a lot of good keywords on my resume, but I don’t know what AI is looking for, so I don’t trust it to review. I want human eyes on it.
Same here. Very strange how these things work. My personal opinion is to do it the old fashion way and just go the places you want to work and try and get an interview. I am wondering if these web sites are like the dating sites that are full of false people to think you have a real shot at finding someone and buy into their system.
I completely understand your frustration — the job market can feel discouraging, especially when you’re qualified and putting in so much effort. Many job seekers today face similar challenges, as automated systems and high competition often filter applications before a human even sees them.
I work with professionals to improve how their applications are presented, optimize resumes for both AI systems and human recruiters, and create strategies that increase the chances of getting noticed. I’d be happy to discuss ways we could help you stand out and get the responses you deserve.
I agree! I have done the same thing and I have the qualifications and experience for several of the jobs that I have applied for and yet I do not get callbacks either. It really makes it hard to find a job when no one responds!
I'm finding there an obscene amount of ghost jobs. I'm also seeing the same positions listed for months. AI. I'd also a huge problem. Part of my position includes hiring and I refuse to use ATS. It always overlooks great candidates because their resumes aren't perfect. No thank you. Many people are not good resume writers nor do they have the money to get one made. It takes the human element out of it and I don't like that.
I've never had such a hard time finding work. I'm afraid I'll be forced to accept a position within a company I'll hate or end up in bankruptcy court before I can find a new job. I'm in upper management and am an excellent employee. I'm very good at what I do but I can't even get interviews to express that. You're not alone.
I had chatgpt reformat my resume and used it on indeed, glassdoor and zip. I have 2 interviews in a span of 1 week.
Same here.
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I personally believe it's a data grab for these companies. It's an easy way to receive and sell personal data to advertisers and agencies. Me and many other family members have gone through the same thing you're experiencing.
I completely relate to what you’re saying—it’s frustrating to put in so much effort and get ghosted. A lot of companies are using ATS and AI screening now, so even highly qualified candidates can get overlooked. One thing that’s helped some people is tailoring resumes for each job using the exact keywords from the posting, and then following up with recruiters or hiring managers directly when possible. Networking and getting in front of real humans can make a huge difference compared to relying solely on job boards. Hang in there—you’re not alone in this, and persistence combined with strategic applications pays of