Mindfield333
Superstar
If you got linkedin put that you’re looking for something and that recruiters can reach out.
if you’re a breh, remove your pic lol
if you’re a breh, remove your pic lol
Back on the job market
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LMAO!
This is the whole reason I don’t even have LinkedIn and deleted my Facebook. It is kinda cool that my latest gig gave me an offer without ever seeing my face.
Mindfield333
Superstar
That’s dope. I deleted my FB almost a year ago
I finally recieved a couple interviews last week and I have two this week with a chance for more. I have an offer on the way I hope. I got Obamacare now and they gave me a big ass tax credit and helped me with my kid so things are looking up. Two months of no real income and no calls or interviews really hurt.
Yapdatfool
Superstar
Back? I never left.
While I don't have my picture on linkedin, my facebook is quite black but also doesn't have my picture on there without some digging, Plus my voice is a dead giveaway on the phone.
While I don't have my picture on linkedin, my facebook is quite black but also doesn't have my picture on there without some digging, Plus my voice is a dead giveaway on the phone.
No offers yet...
Frangala
All Star
How many stages on avg. were your interviews? Second, did you send a follow up email either to HR or the interviewer on the next steps and the timeline for the next steps?
I understand it is frustrating and you almost have to play mind reader. Trying to be pro-active without seeming to be desperate and/or too aggressive.
After an interview stage (whether intro stage or later on), I usually let two weeks pass by before reaching out if I have not heard anything within that two week period.
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I've had 6 interviews since the last update. 3 rejections, two elite companies, one where I have an amazing reputation and still rejected. I have 3 options left. One where I didn't feel confident I was in the mix. Both of the other two are pretty shyt. One is basically junior work, shyt I did in 2012. Easy shyt that i can kill in a few hours. The other is underwhelming at best. I can see myself sticking with it honestly but at this point, what choice do I have.
Do I ride the wave going for too much or do I just add both of these shytty opportunities and just make the best of it till I do better. This is the worst I've been in my career. Real talk, not even sure i want to live anymore. Bro, what the fukk is wrong with me. My interviews been fire. My resume is fire. I've adjusted it to exactly what recruiters want. What the fukk am I doing wrong. Everyone wants great talent till it's time to bring in great talent. One mfer told me I am too good to be true.
This shyt don't make sense. It just doesn't.
Do I ride the wave going for too much or do I just add both of these shytty opportunities and just make the best of it till I do better. This is the worst I've been in my career. Real talk, not even sure i want to live anymore. Bro, what the fukk is wrong with me. My interviews been fire. My resume is fire. I've adjusted it to exactly what recruiters want. What the fukk am I doing wrong. Everyone wants great talent till it's time to bring in great talent. One mfer told me I am too good to be true.
This shyt don't make sense. It just doesn't.
Yapdatfool
Superstar
When you got three kids and a wife with a crazy baby mother with no care for anyone but herself and I am dealing with major health issues, you just don't realize how much pain I am in right now.
My wife holding us down but for how long. Child support hate nikkas. Idk breh, this shyt is killing me
As incompetent and disorganized most IT Departments are run these days I don't let job rejection bother me. Mainly because I don't really care about IT like that anymore and will eventually transition out. After I steal some more money getting paid 6 figures for talking shyt.
You gotta realize companies are hiring overseas like crazy during the pandemic. I'm seeing virtually all entry level jobs going to places like India and Poland. The applicants they hire on the US have to not only overqualified for the position. But able to do the job of 3 different full-time employees to make the salary compatible to what they pay clowns overseas.
My last company laid off 2 people on a team and reassigned another. Then expected me to take over they're job duties. In addition to the job they hired me for which was completely different. All so they could save money on salaries despite making Billions. I literally laughed in their face and quit 3 weeks later. And I'm about to do the same thing to my current employer.
You might need to start looking into state government and Federal IT rather than private sector. Job security is better and you don't have the ridiculous job requirements or crushing workload.
Yapdatfool
Superstar
I wanna quit my IT job too, then during my phone interview I was asked about my gaps in employment... damned if I do damned if i don't. Now that I am by myself (the place is looking for IT support in MKE, WI) its part challenge and frustration and overall I want out.
Wargames
One Of The Last Real Ones To Do It
So I do recruiting and do a lot of HR/legal right now.
1) is it apparent you are having health issues because while officially illegal that could be the factor hurting you in interviews. Definitely go with remote interviews if possible and do whatever is necessary to hide your health issues. Use Lighting, filters, make up…. It don’t matter they can’t tell.
2) I always recommend to people who recently ended work to spend that time getting a industry related certificate. It doesn’t have to be something serious like a PMP or a SHRM. Just something related to the field you can finish in a few weeks. You want to add those to your resume with the completion date. Hiring managers appreciate employees who are developing themselves.
3) depending on your prior employer you can have more success. If you worked for a well named employer in the industry that is more attractive than a smaller shop. However, if you worked for a small shop prior, going to big companies can be a hassle. Small shop to Small shop transitions are easier, but you need to oversell everything. Prestige is nice, but money seems more important. If anything negotiate for a better title (or a set plan for your eventual promotion) than the position requires and use that to jump ship in 1-2 years.
4) is your job remote workable? I helped someone I know in NY get hired by a Israeli company that is paying her $20,000 more annually. Not bragging she focused on key programs used by her data related job, and extended her search globally using those terms. If you can work remote your pool is endless.
5) LinkedIn is your best friend. There is nothing wrong reaching out to people in your industry you know and letting them know you are looking. You would be amazed at how many positions are out there that are open that the company is slacking on filling because they don’t have the HR support needed to hire for it. Current employees will want to help you because often that takes work off their plate.
Good luck in your search
Frangala
All Star
I feel you it is depressing. I had an interview two and a half weeks ago case study. Emailed the interviewer on a Tuesday about next steps, she literally responded we were impressed with your abilities during the interview, "we will respond to you later this week" and I got the rejection email three days later Friday pretty much messed up my weekend. This was a 2 month process 4 different interviews with 4 different ppl from the organization. So imagine the level of disappointment after preparing going through all that.
I have had interviewees literally ghost me even after very good reviews in the interview stage. This whole process can make you feel bitter powerless etc... I definitely understand what you are going through.
Granted I have a job even though it is not satisfactory, I dont have the same level of responsibilities as you with kids but I empathize. All I can do is keep pushing I know it is generic advice.
The resume is fine thats why you have interviews. Who knows what goes on behind the scenes? Maybe someone gets promoted from within maybe racism ( "i.e culture fit").
Keep pushing bro. Its hard especially when you know you have the skills compounded with your family situation. I wish you well
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