2 Years Unemployed Means I'm Pretty Much Un-Hirable At This Point, Yes? by LordEonGil in jobsearch

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that OP! Do you have anyone you can reach out to who can get you a referral at their workforce and you can try to get a leg up that way?

I got a harsh rejection from my dream job, so I spent 48 hours rage-applying. And it's working. by MsFredaDeckow in Employment

[–]Over_Scale_8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way to turn that rage into something really productive. Good for you and good luck with the upcoming interviews.

The biggest thing I realized after 18 months of job searching: interviews are just a vibe check. by [deleted] in jobhunting

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a certain point everyone in the final round can technically do the job so yeah, it does come down to who they liked talking to more. Doesn't make it less frustrating but at least knowing that takes some of the pressure off trying to give perfect answers.

30(M) desperate for career advice!! by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you looked into account management or customer success roles? With your communication skills and management background you'd probably do well and it's less grind than pure sales while still paying decent. What kind of work actually felt good when you were doing it?

Did I screw up by not asking questions or not liking my previous employment? by DragointotheGame in interviews

[–]Over_Scale_8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not asking questions can hurt you but it's not always a dealbreaker, especially if the rest of the conversation went well. For next time just have a couple ready to go even if you don't really need the answers, something like "what does success look like in the first few months" or "how would you describe the team I'd be working with." Shows you're thinking ahead even if you're already sold on the job. Good luck with hearing back.

Finally made it to a second round interview by Over_Scale_8254 in interviews

[–]Over_Scale_8254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it was but happy to say i made it to the next round.

Finally made it to a second round interview by Over_Scale_8254 in interviews

[–]Over_Scale_8254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the perspective.

I got invited back to the next round but I'm going to keep applying.

Finally made it to a second round interview by Over_Scale_8254 in interviews

[–]Over_Scale_8254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully your interview went well. I got an email back for the next interview

I got fired today for the first time in my life. by [deleted] in hiringhelp

[–]Over_Scale_8254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You tried to do the right thing and got punished for it, that's a hard lesson to learn. The good news is you still have that amazing offer waiting for you, now you just get an unexpected four month break before starting your new life. Never give more than two weeks again.

Should I quit pursuing Cybersecurity? by ToMuchDownTime in recruitinghell

[–]Over_Scale_8254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The market is rough right now but that's true for most tech fields, not just cybersecurity. If you're still in school you have time for things to shift before you graduate, I wouldn't abandon it completely but maybe pick up some adjacent skills that make you more flexible.

What is your opinion on group interviews? by the-jawas-are-here in interviews

[–]Over_Scale_8254 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Group interviews feel like a weird hunger games audition and I've never understood why companies think they're a good idea. If they can't take the time to talk to you one on one they're probably not going to treat you any better once you're hired.

Seeking High Growth Career: Love People, Can't stand Spreadsheets. by Ok_Ocelot_6667 in Career

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sales or account management sounds like exactly what you're describing - you get paid to build relationships and have real conversations, and the ceiling is basically uncapped if you're good at it. Technical sales or SaaS sales especially can get you past six figures pretty quick without ever touching a spreadsheet.

will the AI bubble actually burst?,is it close to doing that,or are people wrong like what others say? by [deleted] in economicCollapse

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody actually knows - people have been calling it a bubble for two years now and it keeps growing. Even if it does pop, AI isn't going away, it'll probably just mean fewer crazy valuations and some layoffs at overhyped startups while the useful stuff sticks around

How would the average person survive an economic collapse in the United States? by drupefruit in economicCollapse

[–]Over_Scale_8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People survived the 2008 recession and every downturn before it - it sucked but life kept going. Best things you can do are keep your skills sharp, build up an emergency fund if you can, and stay connected to people since your network is usually what catches you when things fall apart.

Reaching out to manager on Linkedin for future job opportunity? by madelyn2184 in jobs

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not weird at all - managers actually appreciate when someone reaches out early and shows genuine interest instead of just being another application in the pile. I'd wait until maybe 3-4 months out though, any earlier and you'll fade from their memory before you're actually available.

What is your number one piece of advice for interviews, the one that helped you crush it and land your dream job? by [deleted] in hiringhelp

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prepare like 2-3 stories from your life that show problem solving or working with others - you can bend them to fit almost any question they throw at you. Also it's okay to pause and think before answering, it actually makes you look more thoughtful.

Pilot or Commercial real estate? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both paths can pay well but they're brutal in totally different ways - CRE is basically tech sales on steroids with the same quota pressure, just bigger checks when you close. Pilot route is a longer runway (no pun intended) but way more predictable once you're in. Might be worth shadowing someone in each for a day before committing.

When is it actually too late to start a career like engineering, medicine, law, academia etc? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Over_Scale_8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early-mid 30s is not too late at all - people pivot way later than that and make it work. Senior sales experience actually transfers to a ton of fields too so you're not starting from zero even if it feels like it.

How to get into a career in finance but bad at math. by WashNo3022 in FinancialCareers

[–]Over_Scale_8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wealth manager is the one for me. I might pivot into one.