Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#1

Post by nomnomray » Sun, Nov 03, 2019, 2:18 AM UTC

I am having a tough time getting call-back for my job applications (2-4 years experience in mixed-signal integrated circuits). An example of an ideal company would be Mythic AI. Would moving to Bay area help with my job search?

Thank you all.

Re: Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#2

Post by p1esk » Sun, Nov 03, 2019, 5:34 AM UTC

Have you applied to Mythic AI?

Re: Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#3

Post by codingdave » Sun, Nov 03, 2019, 4:35 PM UTC

In general, yes, being in the same location as the office where you want to work is helpful. You should be able to find work from anywhere, but if you are targeting a specific niche, or a specific company, by all means, be where they are.

Re: Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#4

Post by nomnomray » Sun, Nov 03, 2019, 7:54 PM UTC

p1esk wrote: post #2

Have you applied to Mythic AI?

Yes. However, my application sent through their careers page does not seem to have traction. It is especially frustrating when employers do not send out rejection emails, either. Now, I am stuck wondering whether the problem is my application or online application in general.

Re: Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#5

Post by p1esk » Mon, Nov 04, 2019, 5:50 AM UTC

nomnomray wrote: post #4

p1esk wrote: post #2

Have you applied to Mythic AI?

Yes. However, my application sent through their careers page does not seem to have traction. It is especially frustrating when employers do not send out rejection emails, either. Now, I am stuck wondering whether the problem is my application or online application in general.

I know a couple people there. If you like, send me you resume, and I can forward it to them or ask about you. But no guarantees that I will get an answer either.

Re: Ask HN: Does physical proximity to a tech centre affect job search efficacy?

#6

Post by nomnomray » Tue, Nov 05, 2019, 12:13 AM UTC

p1esk wrote: post #5

nomnomray wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes. However, my application sent through their careers page does not seem to have traction. It is especially frustrating when employers do not send out rejection emails, either. Now, I am stuck wondering whether the problem is my application or online application in general.

I know a couple people there. If you like, send me you resume, and I can forward it to them or ask about you. But no guarantees that I will get an answer either.

Thank you! I have sent an email to the address in your profile.