Don’t Get Attached, It’s Just Luck. My Interviewing Advice and Tips
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#2While it seems obvious now, the note that job listings with direct emails get first priority is something I'll keep in mind for the future.
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#3"When I go into ‘interviewing mode’ I stop working on side projects, I stop visiting bs sites like reddit, news sites, and even HN. If it isn’t going to help you get that job just cut it from your life. Focus intensely on learning and writing job applications until you get there. This process isn’t fun, why drag it out any longer than you need to."
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#4Why do rejection emails say "good luck" at the end?
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#5Why do rejection emails say "good luck" at the end?
Because you, the recipient, must now continue the job hunt, so luck in finding a better employer would come in handy.
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#6Why do rejection emails say "good luck" at the end?
It's a pleasantry. It's a part of communicating in a tactful and empathetic way.
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#7Why do rejection emails say "good luck" at the end?
Because you, the recipient, must now continue the job hunt, so luck in finding a better employer would come in handy.
But why is this pleasantry about "luck" and not something else? You don't hear employers say "keep studying" or "we wish you a good effort" or "we hope you build cool stuff".
Isn't the employer referring to luck an admission from the employer that interviewing has a lot to do with luck?
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#8While it seems obvious now, the note that job listings with direct emails get first priority is something I'll keep in mind for the future.
I applied a similar principle to getting my first place in the Bay Area. I made a point to contact listings on CL that included phone numbers before other listings. I got lucky, and it worked out. :)
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#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Because you, the recipient, must now continue the job hunt, so luck in finding a better employer would come in handy.
But why is this pleasantry about "luck" and not something else? You don't hear employers say "keep studying" or "we wish you a good effort" or "we hope you build cool stuff". Isn't the employer referring to luck an admission from the employer that interviewing has a lot to do with luck?
Because "keep studying" would just sound condescending.
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#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
Because you, the recipient, must now continue the job hunt, so luck in finding a better employer would come in handy.
But why is this pleasantry about "luck" and not something else? You don't hear employers say "keep studying" or "we wish you a good effort" or "we hope you build cool stuff". Isn't the employer referring to luck an admission from the employer that interviewing has a lot to do with luck?
Because "keep studying" can be construed negatively: You're not good enough. Unsolicited advice isn't usually a good idea politically.
Saying "luck" implies several things: - You just weren't the right fit. - I don't wish to imply your skills are lacking. - I hope you succeed, even though I wasn't able to help.