Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#1

Post by enesunal » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 5:10 PM UTC

I'm constantly working on my CV and trying my best to write cover letters. I know I have ability to impress most interviewers with my own way of thinking, my technical skills, and 5-years professional experience.

The only problem right now is that I can't even get an interview. I'm pretty sure this is just about me being a Turkish Citizen. I've tried to apply with a reference, by online tests, etc. I currently have 130+ applied jobs in my list and only got 2 interviews after which they found excuses about not to offer because it's hard to deal with visa issues I guess..

How can I get over it, what are the ways to get an interview for a job with visa support?

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#2

Post by grover_hartmann » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 7:44 PM UTC

Why do you want to work with these cunts anyway?

If you have skills, contribute to an open source project and consider asking for donations.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#3

Post by phakding » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 8:59 PM UTC

How much experience do you have? Or are you fresh out of college? In the later case it takes a while if you need a visa.

It is also possible that your resume is unreadable, or does not convey right information easily. You might need to have someone look at yours.

I am willing to help you. I have been on my seventh job and it took me frustratingly long time to find my first job. It hasnt been hard since then.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#4

Post by bsvalley » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 9:16 PM UTC

I guess you’re applying for jobs in the US? If so, they can’t sponsor you... it is that simple. Applications for a working visa in tech were sent on April 1st this year. Because of a limited number of visa allocated every year, candidates got selected via a lottery mechanism. So this year, US tech companies can’t hire you. It’s not about your skills, CV, etc. No more visa available for 2018. They have to go with local candidates only until next year.

You’ll become eligible early next year. Make sure to apply a few months prior to April 1st. That’s how you’ll increase your odds.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#5

Post by dang » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 9:28 PM UTC

grover_hartmann wrote: post #2

Why do you want to work with these cunts anyway? If you have skills, contribute to an open source project and consider asking for donations.

Would you please stop posting abusive comments to Hacker News?

Your comment would be just fine without the first sentence.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#6

Post by [deleted] » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 9:44 PM UTC

dang wrote: post #5

grover_hartmann wrote: post #2

Why do you want to work with these cunts anyway? If you have skills, contribute to an open source project and consider asking for donations.

Would you please stop posting abusive comments to Hacker News? Your comment would be just fine without the first sentence.

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Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#7

Post by ApolloRising » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 9:54 PM UTC

Try amazon they deal with h1b all the time

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#8

Post by enesunal » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 10:29 PM UTC

phakding wrote: post #3

How much experience do you have? Or are you fresh out of college? In the later case it takes a while if you need a visa. It is also possible that your resume is unreadable, or does not convey right information easily. You might need to have someone look at yours. I am willing to help you. I have been on my seventh job and it took me frustratingly long time to find my first job. It hasnt been hard since then.

Hey @phakding, thank you for your support! Could you please reach me by email? Just add @outlook.com to my username.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#9

Post by enesunal » Sat, Jul 07, 2018, 10:32 PM UTC

bsvalley wrote: post #4

I guess you’re applying for jobs in the US? If so, they can’t sponsor you... it is that simple. Applications for a working visa in tech were sent on April 1st this year. Because of a limited number of visa allocated every year, candidates got selected via a lottery mechanism. So this year, US tech companies can’t hire you. It’s not about your skills, CV, etc. No more visa available for 2018. They have to go with loca…

Thanks for explanations about visa for US. I also tried European and Canadian companies, however there was no chance. I will try to apply for US companies on January to increase the odds.

Re: Ask HN: How to get a job without even getting an interview?

#10

Post by slededit » Sun, Jul 08, 2018, 12:59 AM UTC

enesunal wrote: post #9

bsvalley wrote: post #4

I guess you’re applying for jobs in the US? If so, they can’t sponsor you... it is that simple. Applications for a working visa in tech were sent on April 1st this year. Because of a limited number of visa allocated every year, candidates got selected via a lottery mechanism. So this year, US tech companies can’t hire you. It’s not about your skills, CV, etc. No more visa available for 2018. They have to go with loca…

Thanks for explanations about visa for US. I also tried European and Canadian companies, however there was no chance. I will try to apply for US companies on January to increase the odds.

Canadian companies are very insular and don't compete globally for talent. While some companies do recruit abroad its the rare exception.