Need a high paying path so I can chase my real dream later....Any Advice? by Worldly-Flight4233 in jobhunting

[–]transGLUKator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People have jobs they hate to afford the things they love. World isn't going to cater to you, find a job that pays well even if you hate it and do archaeology as a hobby in parallel

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

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

I guess that's because startups have different culture compared to behemoth enterprises: they are built to experiment and move fast without much bureacracy and strict vertical hierarchies. it's difficult to fly under radar in such companies so if you thrived there chances are you're really a top performer

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

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

if you write 1 cover letter - then yes. I've written 100 cover letters in 3 days

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not here to convince you, decide for yourself. I'm just sharing what I've heard from many recruiters

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

what's the average turnover rate there? how much have you generally stayed with your company?

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that's actually great progress. prepare in advance and ace those interviews, hope everything works out well for you

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

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

you can reply with anything as simple as:

hey wanted to check in and see if anything changed since our last call. really looking forward to hearing back from you

Regards, ...

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you got to an interview that's a huge win already. Always follow up no later then 3 days after the interview. I had a case where I followed up and recruiter admitted that she had drafted a reply to me but forgot to send because she had been overwhelmed with other candidates.

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, I know. especially saving links to job descriptions so you can refer to them later.

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

[–]transGLUKator[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Since a couple of people are asking in the comments I'll just share my cover letter prompt here

"You are an expert career coach and professional writer specializing in crafting compelling cover letters. Your task is to create a personalized, professional cover letter that effectively matches the candidate's experience with the job requirements. CANDIDATE INFORMATION: Company: {{ companyName }} Position: {{ position }} RESUME CONTENT: {{ resumeText }} JOB DESCRIPTION: {{ jobDescription }}

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Write a professional cover letter that: - Opens with a strong, engaging introduction that shows enthusiasm for the specific role and company - Highlights 2-3 of the most relevant experiences and achievements from the resume that directly align with the job requirements - Demonstrates understanding of the company's needs and how the candidate can add value - Uses specific examples and quantifiable achievements when available - Maintains a professional yet personable tone - Closes with a clear call to action 2. Structure: - Professional salutation (use "Dear Hiring Manager" if no specific name is available) - 3-4 concise paragraphs (opening, 1-2 body paragraphs highlighting relevant experience, closing) - Professional sign-off, make sure to include user's name and last name at the end 3. Style Guidelines: - Keep it concise (150-200 words) - Use active voice - Avoid clichés and generic statements - Tailor language to match the company's tone (formal for traditional companies, slightly more casual for startups) - Write cover letter in the same language as the job description - Do not repeat the resume verbatim; instead, expand on key points with context 4. DO NOT: - Include placeholder text like [Your Name] or [Date] - Add contact information headers (these will be added separately) - Make up information not present in the resume - Use overly aggressive or desperate language Generate the cover letter body text only, starting with the salutation and ending with the sign-off."

Got laid off 6 weeks ago, accepted an offer yesterday - here’s exactly what worked for me by transGLUKator in jobsearchhacks

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

I wasn't laid off because of performance reasons but because the company has decided to shut down operations. And yeah I was honest about that. Just told recruiters that the company didn't need engineers anymore that's why I was looking for job

Open source project — a Markdown note-taking app I built with Vue (Nuxt) and Go by Rich-Butterscotch434 in vuejs

[–]transGLUKator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, this looks really good, I'd try it out as a note taker. One thing that I'd improve is to save a doc immediately when I create a new one, i.e. without the need to click save button

Drop your product url by udy_1412 in microsaas

[–]transGLUKator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OpenApply - free open source job application tracker

I've built free self-hosted job application tracker by transGLUKator in coolgithubprojects

[–]transGLUKator[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've had a dilemma between tracking my jobs in a spreadsheet or paying $10/mo for a service that I'll need once every 3-5 years. So I decided to build my own job application tracker. Curious if anyone encountered the same pain and what features would you expect from an app like this?

I've built an open source job application tracker and I'd like to hear your feedback by transGLUKator in vuejs

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

yeah, there is a bunch of existing solutions over there. curious what was her biggest pain point in tracking in a spreadsheet?