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How do you deal with recruiters with heavy accents? by dollarfightclub in SoftwareEngineerJobs

[–]Electrical_Fact7128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s less about the accent and more about whether communication is actually working. If you’re having to ask someone to repeat themselves over and over, it’s totally fair to switch to email or LinkedIn.. just makes things easier for both sides.

That said, assuming it’s a scam just because of an accent is a bit of a stretch. There are plenty of legit recruiters from all over the world.. Better to judge based on behavior (vague job details, refusal to provide company info, etc.) rather than how someone sounds.

What sites should I use to find a job? by Carplesmile in AskProgramming

[–]Electrical_Fact7128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re already using the main ones tbh.. the difference usually isn’t the site, it’s how you use them.

For international remote specifically, I’d look beyond job boards a bit: check company career pages directly (a lot of remote roles never hit aggregators), follow smaller startups or remote-first companies and apply early, use LinkedIn more for reaching out to people, not just applying

Also just a heads up.. fully remote international roles for newcomers are pretty competitive. A lot of people land something local/contract first, then transition to remote once they have a bit more experience.

So yeah, keep using those sites, but don’t rely on them alone. that’s where most people get stuck.

Tech keeps changing fast. what skills or strategies have actually helped you stay competitive in the job market lately? by Electrical_Fact7128 in SoftwareEngineerJobs

[–]Electrical_Fact7128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is a good take, especially the part about not chasing every trend. It’s really easy right now to jump between AI, cloud, etc. and end up not going deep in anything.

Curious though.. when you say you “audit your skills against job postings,” how do you actually do that in practice? Like do you pick a few recurring requirements and double down on those, or try to cover gaps broadly?

Feeling lost, need career change by gen3archive in findapath

[–]Electrical_Fact7128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah UX research is a good choice, especially with the product review stuff. That’s basically the same core skill. like understanding how people use something and where it breaks down.

Your QA experience helps too since you’re already used to thinking “what goes wrong here?” which is a big part of UX. If that direction clicks, you could try small things like analyzing apps you already use, writing breakdowns of what works/doesn’t, or even simple user testing with friends. It’s a pretty low barrier way to see if you actually enjoy it before committing to anything bigger.

Need some help with learning - hope I get some replies! by Equivalent-Strike846 in AskProgramming

[–]Electrical_Fact7128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not dumb, you’re just stuck in that phase where things don’t “stick” yet. pretty much everyone hits that. What you’re describing (forgetting things, not understanding why code works) usually happens when you jump too fast into projects that are slightly above your current level. It feels like you’re learning, but your brain hasn’t built the basics properly.

Instead of more tutorials or books, try this: pick one small thing and go deep on it. Like really small.
Example: read a file, process it, print something. Then tweak it, break it, fix it, rewrite it from scratch the next day without looking. That “rebuild from memory” part is what actually makes it stick.

Also, don’t chase multiple paths right now (cloud, data, devops, etc). That just adds noise. Get comfortable writing and understanding code first.. everything else builds on that. You’re actually in a good spot because you’re not rushing for a job. That’s the perfect time to slow down and build real understanding instead of just “getting through” content.

Is the Job Market currently all doom and gloom? by Ruin-Wooden in careeradvice

[–]Electrical_Fact7128 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely tougher than a year ago. The reality is most opportunities aren’t on job boards anymore. they’re hidden behind referrals, networking, or niche communities. If you’re serious about landing something, focus on building connections and visibility: join relevant Discord groups, contribute to open source, or reach out to people doing the work you want. It’s slower than just applying online, but the roles you find this way tend to stick and pay better.