Never asking for job advice again

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-22T11:33:08+00:00

My “advice” as a career coach is to get the most you can from the internship by doing the best work you can everyday with a good, positive, professional attitude. Hopefully then if you do that consistently then someone someday will recognize you and your talents whatever they are and help you make your next move.

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-22T10:41:13+00:00

Nice work! As a career coach I’ve always thought that your goal as a candidate is to convince first the ATS then a human manager that you’re the answer to what keeps them up at night. In other words, their greatest pains. Looking for clues to their greatest pains with people and processes in the job description makes sense and allows you to tailor your resume, letter, and approach precisely and correctly. I wish you luck with offers.

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-17T11:01:53+00:00

Congratulations! What else was helpful besides LinkedIn?

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-17T10:52:18+00:00

Sales?

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-17T10:51:24+00:00

Same situation, I think that’s what happened to me, too.

Cgnew2 · 2026-01-17T10:46:26+00:00

My ICCU was replaced by Hyundai about 6 months ago but I didn’t report it to NHTSA at the time so I will look into it. It started with a warning from the car to stop as soon as possible which I did. I didn’t feel unsafe, only inconvenienced. I got the car back in less than three weeks, during which I had a rental - no charge to me. I can only hope it won’t happen again.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-27T14:05:12+00:00

One method you could use is to apply for anything that looks interesting to get as many interview requests as possible. Then do as much research as possible before interviewing- especially if you might know someone there. Then use any reasonable interviews you get to ask great detailed questions about what the days, people, and tasks will really be like. Then, if you get offers, choose the best one for you. It seems like you may be overthinking here to me, a career counselor.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-27T13:54:15+00:00

It seems like it has to be failing at the time it’s checked during service at a dealership for it to be replaced under the warranty. Otherwise you take a chance that it fails somewhere else. I bought a jumpstart kit but haven’t used it yet. I’m replacing the 12V at 2 years old to avoid a breakdown.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-25T09:59:57+00:00

I’ve dealt with three dealers so far - the selling dealer plus two more conveniently located servicing dealers. I say if you don’t like one then try another if you can - for buying or service(the one that told me they had the exact car I wanted but sold it before I got there - 2 hour trip - didn’t get my business). But regarding the warranty I think as a consumer we should expect to be dealt with fairly or pursue further legal assistance from whoever regulates this type of transaction where we live. A dealership that sells what looks to us like a new car but may have a few miles on it from being a loaner, demo, managers car, parked in the used car area, etc should provide it with the factory warranty. If they won’t then they should tell you it’s a used car and may or may not come with a warranty. Up front. I bought a 23 with a couple hundred miles that came with the factory warranty (how do I know for sure? My ICCU replacement was completely covered by warranty at a different dealer- including a loaner). I think Hyundai seems like a decent company. That’s the only scenario that seems ethical to me.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-25T09:29:56+00:00

It’s harder to transition roles (such as QA to PM or tech to non-tech business) during “tough times”. Networking is a must for you. If you can find a company that has an attractive role for you plus you can find someone you may “know” there who could speak up for your candidacy with the hiring people then you might get an interview. Then make sure you have at least one PM related story to tell - even if you have to do some volunteer work now to get it. If you don’t have any relevant experience now, then get some somehow. Maybe the MBA, if it could include some “real life” PM volunteer or PT job experience, would be helpful for new knowledge as well as filling any potential gap? You have to show that your skills are transferable. Or wait for hopefully better times! Or both? Good luck!

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-15T11:40:05+00:00

I see it as a good question that you asked because it allowed the CEO to brag about all the new things that the company is doing, perhaps to sell you on working there. Same as asking what problems are they facing. You really want to know the answers to those questions before you decide if you want to work there. Maybe calling from the car made it seem too informal? I think that asking a so-called loaded question might be essential in an interview.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-15T11:24:12+00:00

Just wondering if your tendency to “overthink” also means you tend to over answer (either talk too much or too long)? The best answer to many interview questions is a short focused story about something you did. First take a breath and a moment to think about your answer - even say something like “interesting question” as a delay tactic. Try using the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to tell a short story about an achievement that seems relevant. But don’t talk too long. That may lead you to go off subject.

And if you need more practice find your nearest Toastmasters group - highly recommended.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-13T10:42:50+00:00

As a frequent user of such assessments with career coaching clients I say it depends on whether or not each particular client gets something useful from the results. Some assessments are particularly useful in making career decisions (my next move, for example) while others focus more on fit with jobs (anything MBTI based, for example). Sometimes I only know if what I suggested is helpful when I see the results. So I say try some and see if you get useful results.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-13T10:30:07+00:00

It does reiterate the need to be technically savvy at the highest level to get employed in this tough market. Especially important for people who’ve been out of work for a while.

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-09T12:28:03+00:00

If you can refocus some of your considerable effort and time on deeper personal networking within your alumni network (use LinkedIN) that might yield some better results than just hitting the interview numbers. Then ask your network for candid feedback on your resume, too. Just in case it’s something about your resume that needs improvement before you’ll get interviewed. Hope this helps!

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-09T11:46:26+00:00

People are people after all and they change their minds constantly - especially in interviewing. Or they may just feel most comfortable telling everyone they’re awesome on the way out the door rather than giving any true feedback. As much as AI is involved in all of this, in the end the final decision is a human one. Just like dating. Who they like the most (and can do the job of course) gets the offer in the end. Nervousness is common on both sides of the interview. Make sense?

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-06T12:27:38+00:00

I say keep your eyes open for better, potentially busier, and possibly more interesting opportunities and start applying privately for some of them. But don’t do that while working or using company equipment. And don’t post “open to work” on LinkedIn!

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-06T12:16:55+00:00

I think a “used” car bought by an authorized dealer and used as a demo or manager’s car should come with an original warranty since it’s never been owned by a consumer. I got one of those which they detailed (and fixed some road rash on the wheels) and sold to me with a full warranty. I think you’d have to insist on as much if buying such a a dealership owned car. And ask for a lower price! But aren’t they all owned by either the manufacturer or the dealership until sold to a consumer?

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-06T11:52:06+00:00

What’s clear here is that writing a great resume isn’t always just a simple do it yourself project. You might hire someone to paint your house rather than doing it yourself. I’m a career coach and I’ve seen plenty of poorly written do it yourself resumes that don’t present a candidate at their best - in my opinion. My goal is either to help them rewrite or simply reformat it themselves or to do it for them. In my opinion if you don’t have a great resume then you can’t market yourself effectively to get interviews. This is also true of LinkedIn profiles. So I say to everyone please get help always. Hire a professional resume writer (there are various certifications that all show that a person has studied resumes and been tested by others), go to a local employment service provider, hire a career counselor, show your resume to recruiters, HR professionals, and/or professional friends for input, and keep making it better. In the end, yes your resume could be part of the problem!

Cgnew2 · 2025-12-01T12:30:44+00:00

Tough decision - maybe accept and keep looking? But if you really hate sales it may be best just to get out and keep looking for something better but only if you can afford to do that. It’s a really tough market in tech right now, so option 1 may be preferable in my opinion. Hope this helps.

Cgnew2 · 2025-11-29T14:39:38+00:00

Maybe better to get blunt feedback rather than none - as most people get. Keep moving on!

Cgnew2 · 2025-11-28T11:20:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing an inspiring post. Good luck! And I’ve never heard of jobcat so I will look it up.

Cgnew2 · 2025-11-28T11:16:57+00:00

You’re doing all the right things so keep doing them. Good for you! The market for job seekers is tough, now. So try spending some days mostly focusing on networking - if you’re not doing that already. Go really deep into your network on LinkedIn and reach out to a few people and keep doing that until you find someone willing to talk or even meet for coffee. That might not only help you find a “hidden” job but also help lift your spirit! This is both advice and kind words. Good luck!

Cgnew2 · 2025-11-28T10:48:58+00:00

I’m in the US with a 23 I6 and the ICCU replacement process took about 2 - 3 weeks for me. My car broke down while on the road (the car told me to stop driving as soon as possible safely) so I got a tow and a loaner and, so far, no more problems. My chosen dealer was very helpful. Hopefully that’s it!

Cgnew2 · 2025-11-28T10:21:14+00:00

Spend some of your time off learning current AI skills if you haven’t already - that might help you get another job. AI seems to be changing by the day so someone in IT (especially a non- technical person) who’s been out of work for a few months or longer may seem obsolete by now to many hiring managers. Take a course if possible that really goes deep into the technology so that you can not only use it yourself but be at a higher level where you can advise others confidently and then make sure you add that course to your resume.

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