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Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by tucaz »

dennis_jeeves1 wrote: post #68
m0llusk wrote: post #58

It is kind of striking that in tech I see this from both sides as I know people who are desperate to fill positions and others who are desperate for jobs and somehow they keep sliding by each other. One thing that stands out is the extreme asymmetry of the situation. Applicants need to have a brief and highly relevant cover letter or equivalent, a resume that emphasizes experiences directly relevant to a particular p…

> Applicants need to have a brief and highly relevant cover letter or equivalent, May not help as each potion is different by a wide margin. Coming up with a relevant cover letter IMO is completely useless and a huge waste of time.

Cover letter gets the hiring manager to read your resume. Your resume gets you an interview. Interview gets you the job. Simple process.

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by phenkdo »

Consultant32452 wrote: post #41

In psychology there is a phenomenon called "the missing missing reasons." Usually this refers to parents whose children no longer have a relationship with them. The parents claim the child never gave any reason. Except the children always gave them plenty of reasons. The parents just weren't willing to accept those reasons. I suspect you are in the same position here. I think you know exactly why you aren't getting i…

>Also, you posted your Linkedin. We know where you work. And you just publicly called them "shitty." If I were your boss I'd fire you. And if I were a potential boss I'd never hire someone who did that.

I think it's a bit harsh on the OP. This is an ex-work network and we are all allowed to vent. Having said that, however I feel the OPs frustration is probably unwarranted, the market is as seller-friendly as I have ever seen ( and I have been doing this for more than 2 decades).

I don't have a simple answer for you OP, other than to keep pushing and networking. It's just a matter of time...if you are determined enough.

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by Consultant32452 »

phenkdo wrote: post #72
Consultant32452 wrote: post #41

In psychology there is a phenomenon called "the missing missing reasons." Usually this refers to parents whose children no longer have a relationship with them. The parents claim the child never gave any reason. Except the children always gave them plenty of reasons. The parents just weren't willing to accept those reasons. I suspect you are in the same position here. I think you know exactly why you aren't getting i…

>Also, you posted your Linkedin. We know where you work. And you just publicly called them "shitty." If I were your boss I'd fire you. And if I were a potential boss I'd never hire someone who did that. I think it's a bit harsh on the OP. This is an ex-work network and we are all allowed to vent. Having said that, however I feel the OPs frustration is probably unwarranted, the market is as seller-friendly as I have e…

Just good, solid, relationship advice that applies to both personal and professional relationships is to not get involved with people who badmouth their current or former employer/partner. You are just setting yourself up to be the next person they are publicly badmouthing.

If I want to vent about an employer, I don't name them on a globally available platform. It's unprofessional. If they did that to you, you could sue them.

This is a reason why, "Why are you leaving your current job" is a common interview question. You get minus points for badmouthing your current job.

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by dang »

_vpbe wrote: post #66
dennis_jeeves1 wrote: post #64

> People seem to like me at my current shitty job, and management likes that I am a good little slave. Trust no one, they will say that they like you and all that, when it serves their purpose. They don't hate you either. Expect to give atleast 50 interviews before you get hired for a position. Keep track of interviews on paper/document ( a spread sheet is best, IMO). Add new buzz words, lie if needed, ( provided you…

Unfortunately I can’t

We'll take care of it for you.

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by fbrncci »

_vpbe wrote: post #18
fbrncci wrote: post #15

Python by itself isn't really that useful for entry level positions, unless you also work with some other tools and/or frameworks. I have known Python for 5 years, that didn't land me a job, then learned Django over the part of a summer, blogged about a single project, and within 2 months I had an entry job position.

I’ve made tons of things in Django. My first experience w Python was making something in django (for actual users). I don’t feel like clogging up the internet w some post about how I made something in django, but if that’s what it takes then maybe? It just seems as much like garbage-self promotion as posting a pic on Instagram or something. Anyway, with me I don’t think experience is the problem. As silly as it seems…

I self promote with content only. I guess my face is on LinkedIn and my personal blog but it don't do videos or talks. In the weekend I just pick a topic in terms of software to blog about. Spend a few hours on that and then pay someone on fiverr to promote it. It an easy way to ensure companies and clients keep finding me on Google. It also always gives me an edge on the job market. Try it, what's there to lose?

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by dennis_jeeves1 »

_vpbe wrote: post #35
imron wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I think I just come off as dumb due to my voice, face, etc. What do you perceive to be the problem with your voice and face?

Since I’ve already doxxed myself I’ll just leave it vague

I don't know you personally so I cannot pass a judgement, but my observation is that often the less smart people will interpret smarter people's ignorance and humility as stupidity. A _lot_ of interviewers (anybody actually) are like this.

Quote: The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. – Bertrand Russell

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by hollowpython »

_vpbe wrote: post #14
hollowpython wrote: post #8

I am a data science tech lead with hiring experience. I can offer honest feedback of your profile, in private. Can you provide contact info?

Thank you - I was trying to DM someone else but couldn’t find he way to do that. The hell w it, [link redacted]

I see [link redacted].

Re: Am I the only person who can’t get a job?

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Post by notaspecialist »

I waited until the initial rush of comments were complete before throwing my 5c in. The first thing that sticks out is you being a good little slave, and your shitty job. I've had shitty jobs before - and I automated the shit and spent the free time skilling up into another job... which unfortunately was 12-hour days getting yelled at for much more money. It's relative is what I'm saying, grass greener and all that.

You have the opportunity to improve yourself which many jobs don't allow. You get pigeon-holed and told to stay in your lane, getting slapped down because you write a replacement app in a month when your boss's boss has been working on it for 2 years.... Use the opportunity you currently have. I'm struggling to start a business and wish I had the safety of a day job.

Also, the adage "dress for success" or "dress for your next job" is true. If you dress like a slob, that's how you're perceived. If you have the Linux-hair, people will assume you're a basement-dwelling loser, even if you live on the top floor of your building in NYC and are friends will millionaires.

Finally, people will only buy if you're selling. What are you selling? I've looked at your github and I'm unimpressed. Perceptions matter. People will stalk your name and ID on the internet to achieve confirmation bias or be impressed. In a job interview, I fixed a bug that had plagued a company for months because I knew the software in-and-out. What are you selling? I was hired that afternoon because of that knowledge and my willingness to take off my suit jacket and write 30LOC.

Right now you're looking to be bought. You're not changing you, you're changing the image which people buy. There's a difference. Recognise that. Stop taking it personally. Get it done. Profit. Best wishes

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