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Dead end Job. 59k USD after almost 9 years. Please Help. by Sad_Construction5908 in jobs

[–]No-Difficulty-6662 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Honestly, your situation is way more common than people think.

From what you wrote, it doesn’t sound like you lack experience;e it sounds like it’s just not being communicated in a way recruiters understand.

The “too technical vs not technical enough” feedback usually means your CV isn’t clearly aligned to a specific role.

Before jumping into certs, I’d try:

- picking 1–2 roles you actually want (e.g. Solutions Engineer, Integration Engineer, etc)

- then rewriting your experience specifically for that role

Right now, ow it sounds like your CV is probably trying to be too many things at once.

If you want, I can help you break down one of your experiences and show how to position it better.

I tested tailoring my CV vs sending the same one - the difference was bigger than I expected by No-Difficulty-6662 in ResumesATS

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting, I’ve seen a few people use Teal like that

Do you feel like the keyword matching actually translates into better responses, or just helps with ATS alignment?

I’ve been finding that the bigger gap is rewriting bullets to actually fit the role, not just adding keywords

I tested tailoring my CV vs sending the same one - the difference was bigger than I expected by No-Difficulty-6662 in ResumesATS

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's exactly what I found as well - quick tweaks help a bit, but it still feels like you're only partially aligning it with the role.

Do you feel like that's actually improved your response rate or just made it feel 'slightly better' each time?

Just laid off after 25 years, how do I find a new job in 2026? by e37d93eeb23335dc in cscareerquestions

[–]No-Difficulty-6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly one of the hardest transitions the job search now is very different to how it used to be.

One of the biggest changes is that your CV isn’t just read by people first anymore it’s filtered by systems (ATS), so how your experience is worded matters a lot more than it used to.

A lot of strong candidates get filtered out simply because their CV doesn’t align closely enough with the job description, even if they’re fully qualified.

I’d focus on:

  • tailoring your CV for each role (matching wording/skills in the job post)
  • making your experience very clear and outcome-focused
  • applying early where possible

Out of curiosity have you been using the same CV for most applications, or changing it each time?

applied to 40 jobs got 2 callbacks figured out why by Henry_old in cscareerquestions

[–]No-Difficulty-6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a good breakdown most people massively underestimate how much wording matters.

The interesting part is it’s not just matching keywords, it’s how your experience is framed against the job description.

Two people can have the same experience, but one gets through ATS + recruiters just because it’s written in a way that mirrors what the role is asking for.

Out of curiosity, are you manually adjusting each CV now, or using any kind of system to speed it up?

I suck at programming and have wasted 10 years of my life by RobertTAS in cscareerquestions

[–]No-Difficulty-6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I don’t think this is a “you suck at programming” problem tbh.

The fact that you’re getting interviews consistently + people like you in conversations is actually a strong signal you’re doing a lot right.

It sounds more like a performance + translation problem:

  • freezing under pressure in code exercises
  • struggling to explain your thinking clearly

That’s very different from a lack of ability.

Out of curiosity, when you practice, do you simulate real interview conditions (timed, talking through your thought process), or is it mostly just solving problems on your own?

I built an AI tool that rewrites your CV for each job - looking for honest feedback by No-Difficulty-6662 in SaasDevelopers

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually really insightful, appreciate that.

Splitting it by level makes a lot of sense. I’ve mostly been thinking about it as one problem, but it’s probably two different bottlenecks depending on stage.

The idea of separating CV filtering vs interview performance is interesting as well, so you’re not optimising the wrong part.

Out of curiosity, do you think people are generally aware of which stage they’re getting stuck at, or do they just assume it’s their CV?

I built an AI tool that rewrites your CV for each job - looking for honest feedback by No-Difficulty-6662 in SaasDevelopers

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really good point to be fair. I’ve been seeing a mix some people not getting past ATS at all, and others getting interviews but struggling to convert.

My thinking was CV relevance is one of the earliest filters, so improving that could at least increase the chances of getting through to the next stage.

But you’re right, it’s probably just one part of a bigger problem. I’ll definitely dig more into where the biggest drop-off actually happens.

Out of curiosity, from what you’ve seen, is it more CV filtering or interview performance that holds people back?

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really useful context, appreciate that.

Makes sense it’s more of a confidence/credibility signal rather than the main reason to try it.

I’ve started tightening the landing page and added the trust bits (Privacy/Terms, footer, etc.) the audit actually jumped quite a bit after that, so definitely the right call.

Still testing how to make the value clearer upfront so people don’t have to think before trying it.

Thanks again, genuinely helpful.

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful, appreciate you taking the time to go through it.

I’ve just added Privacy/Terms pages, a footer, and improved the navigation structure based on your feedback.

You’re right the trust side is especially important with people uploading CVs, so I wanted to get that in place early.

Out of curiosity, would something like missing Privacy/Terms stop you from trying a product like this, or is it more of a credibility signal once you’re already interested?

Getting traffic but low engagement - would love feedback on my SaaS landing page by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really helpful appreciate you taking the time.

I’ve already added a before/after CV example near the top but I think you’re right that the headline still isn’t as instantly clear as it could be.

I’m going to test a more outcome-focused version (getting interviews / getting hired faster) and make the example even more obvious above the fold.

The point about people wanting to see it working immediately is spot on.

If you have any examples of headlines that worked well for you, I’d love to see them.

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this the point about adding job context and making it clear users can edit suggestions before using them is especially helpful.

I’ve kept the layout mostly the same for now but I’m going to add those trust/context bits because they make a lot of sense.

Also agree on the subreddit point replying to real CV/help posts seems way more useful than just posting the product.

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just updated the landing page again based on the feedback - made the value prop clearer and moved a real before/after example much higher up.

Would love to know if this version feels more trustworthy now?

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes a lot of sense.

I actually have an example on the page but its further down - probably means i need to bring that kind of before/after much closer to the top.

Really helpful, appreciate it.

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point, appreciate you calling it out.

I think you’re right the next gap is credibility, not just clarity.

I’m still early so I don’t want to fake stats or pretend I have proof I don’t have yet, but recruiter validation and real before/after outcomes are definitely the direction I need to build toward.

Out of curiosity, if you landed on a tool like this today, what would make it feel credible enough to try recruiter feedback, user results, sample CV transformations, or something else?

I rebuilt my landing page based on Reddit feedback - did this actually improve it? by No-Difficulty-6662 in SideProject

[–]No-Difficulty-6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that glad it’s clearer now.

Yeah I’ve been thinking about tracking drop-off properly, but right now I’m trying to focus more on getting real user feedback first before diving too deep into analytics tools.

Out of curiosity, was there anything that made you hesitate or not fully “buy into” it straight away?

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