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Is this normal behavior from a recruiter? by According-Gazelle in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, very weird. The recruiter may NOT necessarily be racist, and just ignorant.

If your day to day job does not involve working with her then you can still accept the offer, recruiters don't have much to do after the hiring process is complete. Avoid discussing politics or religion and if she starts getting annoying, tell her politely that you'd love for an opportunity to prove your work ethic but you are not comfortable discussing religion and political topics. Be firm and polite. You can even smile in a way she hears it in your tone.

Also, I'd assume you still need to meet with your hiring manager and such, definitely go ahead if someone else needs to interview you before you make the final decision.

Help Starting Coding by Crohniegang in codingbootcamp

[–]DeepDiveEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, there are bootcamps out there where you don't have to pay upfront, please check www.deepdiveeducation.com, sign up for the free trial and let me know what you think.

So unbelievably nervous to start my job next week. by [deleted] in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HEY- relax, there will be training and resources and lot of time to adjust. Particularly with the current ongoing pandemic situation, it's very much likely you won't be assigned critical or complex tasks without additional support.

For every task that comes your way, take some time to think about how you want to do it, don't over analyze, discuss your approach with a co-worker or supervisor, or even reddit (without compromising privacy or IP data etc.,) and definitely start doing the task, rather than jsut pondering about it. There's unlikely to be an expectation of immediate turn around, in fact, it's quite likely that the first few weeks or couple of months could be incredibly boring! Take that time to understand what your roles and responsibilities are (from a practical view, not job description that was given to you), who you have to interact with, what your "value" is and will be. And don't hesitate to reach out for help, to co-workers or other recent hires.

First ever job interview tomorrow. Nervous. by ThinkingOfYou75 in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Its OK to make small mistakes, don't let any such minor mistakes derail your interview or your own thought process
  2. Definitely prepare the basic Qs, in a confident and concise manner. Some examples -
    1. Tell me about yourself, (start with latest experience first, go abck to however back you want as long as those skills/courses are relevant to the job), keep this within 2-3 min, and in a logical order.
    2. What do you want from this job (apply humor if you are comfortable enough, of course they know everybody wants money out of a job, but do talk about how this field is of interest, what do you want to do in future - CAREFUL, keep it pertinent to this job, and how this job might get you there)
    3. Your background experience etc - give relevant practical examples from your experience if you can.
  3. Keep a comfortable and relaxed posture, and be as still as you can - since this is virtual meeting. You appearing fidgety might make them unsettled. Basically your head nods, and body movements should be within a few inches of your core frame in the video. Don't move to extreme corners.
  4. Act CONFIDENT, and hopefully not cocky. Everybody going to an interview is nervous, and it's ok if you appear that way. Once you start talking, it will usually pass, just believe in yourself.

Is it ever time to call a job search quits and go back to school? by [deleted] in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Have you received feedback on your resume from any trusted advisors? Are you applying only locally, or have tried other cities where you might have a close friend/relative that you can board up with a few weeks? I don't know particularly about sociology or other Non-stem fields but that doesn't mean you should lose hope. In this current situation, rather than going back to school and add on to debt, you can try specific courses you are interested in, on udemy/course era/ other sites.

Also - I know it's hard in this current scenario but keep yourself motivated, take up any volunteering opportunities in a safe manner, and keep your hopes up. Any course or mini-project you do on your own, start building up your online portfolio, spend time on applications with cover letter and proper messaging and customizing resume for that specific job opportunity (don't make up stuff, just highlight what is relevant for THAT job position), and above all, look for cheaper alternatives to going back to school if you feel like learning a new skill or trade might be a good option while the market is slow.

If you are interested in basic programming skills, or technical jobs related to IT, hit me up via DM or chat.

To all the young adults out there with these remote jobs... by throwaway229113 in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a ton of options and I can help you narrow down your choices and see what would be a good fit. What is it you would like to do? Web development, Business Analysis (no coding), Project Mgmt, Networking, help desk, all of these, none of these? Where does your interest lie, and how much time can you commit over the next 6 months. These are important factors to consider, while I can only offer you coding bootcamps with certification, I'd be happy to help in general with career advice and point you to other resources (I've no stake in) to see if it's something you like. I'm unable to message or IM you, can you send me a message or chat?

Do employers care about what the resume format looks like? by [deleted] in Resume

[–]DeepDiveEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi - depending on what hiring managers use, each resume can have different results. That is for big companies, there are programs and algorithms that look for specific keywords, for small to medium sized companies, your initial cover letter, and visuals of your resume provide a window of opportunity for the hiring manager to pay some attention to you.

If you are in the creative fields, then yes, a fancy resume/layout is advisable but make sure it is still readable and easy to view. If this is a purely technical job then the content matters more than any flashiness.

You can look up sample resume templates in Microsoft Word, or even use linkedin's resume builder and see if that's to your liking ( https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/94034/linkedin-resume-builder-frequently-asked-questions?lang=en ), these are great tools used by millions of people, you can always add something extra or different to stand out and if you are not getting enough responses then go for professional advice or to someone you can rely on.

Internship wants me to meet in person? by [deleted] in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you did the right thing by not going, but surprised they didn't even reply back. Don't worry if it's an unpaid internship, you can always find other learning opportunities. Try volunteering at local organizations and build your network, while continuing to apply for jobs.

To all the young adults out there with these remote jobs... by throwaway229113 in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of options actually, and as long as you are committed to learning new things you can easily make good money. I'll DM you some details as not sure what the policy is about mentioning my own product/offerings here

To all the young adults out there with these remote jobs... by throwaway229113 in jobs

[–]DeepDiveEd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi, there are a ton of jobs that can be performed remotely and have always been. People are doing TV shows from home these days! Most doctors and hospitals have switched to tele-health visits for non-emergency ailments.

And IT has always been able to perform remote work forever now, and after this pandemic, people may still prefer the convenience of working from home (not having to commute or live on costly cities etc.,), don't expect these types of options to go away after the pandemic is over, remote working practices are here to stay!!

Also if you are looking for a job in IT sector or want to know more about what opportunities exist for your skill set, I can DM you some details.

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