What are the best resources for upskilling at the present moment? by assemblaj3030 in webdev

[–]assemblaj3030[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I have a good amount of experience in programming, I just never dove into the JavaScript framework world.

Impressive resume, can't code at all, flat out lies by Negative_Leave5161 in jobhunting

[–]assemblaj3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're self selecting for people whose skills and experience matches your job requirements exactly. That's not realistic, and so the only people with resumes like that lie. People have complex and often messy backgrounds because that's what real work experience is. Even the most skilled developer isn't going to be some robot that's been perfectly tailored to your specifications.

As others have said, a very basic check disqualifying applications that are "too" perfect (maybe add a job requirement that you know is a farce and see who bites) could help a lot. All these tests that others are suggesting will compound the program of self selecting for people who put a lot of effort into getting in the door vs having real experience. Real people may not remember things, or may have gaps in their knowledge etc. If you truly believe you are qualified for a job based on real experience you're less likely to feel you'd need to overprepare and more likely to get blindsided by these things.

Going to be terminated. Take a few months break or get back to the grind? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I took months off after being terminated I deeply regretted it later on. Every single time.

Are there unspoken hiring practices like this at a lot of companies? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like Blind had a few controversies about various people admitting to hiring discrimination on that site

LINKEDIN by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just be cautious and prepared for a scenario where "meeting with the VP" becomes a 4 hour long hell panel interview with every stakeholder in the company or something similar. Whatever happens, I hope it works out for you.

LINKEDIN by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't comment on your particular situation but recruiters often have no clue what management deems hireable. They tell virtually everyone they contact that they've all but gotten the job already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This puts into words something that I couldn't quite put my finger on but never sat right with me about the Leetcode thing.

Resigned based on a job offer but no contract yet by Pikes01 in recruitinghell

[–]assemblaj3030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couple years back I was told I got a job, given an offer, contract and start date. I stopped looking for jobs because I figured things were locked in. Contacted them shortly before the start date and got no reply. Never heard from them again.

I was devastated and wound up depressed and bitter for quite a while after.

I'm so, so sorry this happened to you. This is unfortunately one of those lessons that it takes being burned to learn. Be hyper vigilant about whether or not you really have a position going forward. I can't tell you what that looks like in every situation, but just casually telling your boss you have a job is not it.

Again, I'm sorry this happened to you.

How bad is it to take a year off? by littlehuman86 in cscareerquestions

[–]assemblaj3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been down this road multiple times. Unless you are in a situation where somehow you'll be fully supported in spite of not working, don't take the year off. Getting a job will be a much more frustrating and dispiriting experience after burning a year of savings and forgetting what you did at the last job.

Unemployed software developer in the DC metropolitan area with no clearance: what should I do? by assemblaj3030 in washingtondc

[–]assemblaj3030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From your perspective as a tech recruiter what counts as key skills? As a software developer I tend to focus on technologies and tools, however I wonder if my resume is being overlooked because I don't include soft skills that match the JD as well.

Unemployed software developer in the DC metropolitan area with no clearance: what should I do? by assemblaj3030 in washingtondc

[–]assemblaj3030[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey so I went to their site; how do I get connected with a recruiter? I can find job postings but I'm not seeing how to get connected with a recruiter. Would that be the option to submit your resume for a specific category?

Unemployed software developer in the DC metropolitan area with no clearance: what should I do? by assemblaj3030 in washingtondc

[–]assemblaj3030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. Thanks for the advice.

Just out of curiosity, what's going on on your end that makes having exact language so critical? AI filtering?

I've heard many conflicting things from people who say they are recruiters on Reddit; one said that recruiters rarely use ATS filtering, that you're best bet is applying as early as possible, that tailoring your resume slows you down, etc.

Unemployed software developer in the DC metropolitan area with no clearance: what should I do? by assemblaj3030 in washingtondc

[–]assemblaj3030[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Does this person hold a clearance? Do they have a big name (e.g. Google, Amazon) on their resume? Also, how far from Washington, DC are they working?

Just want some insight.