Previously I used to get a lot of interview calls, and recruiter replies but now the scenes have changed.

9 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 19,2024 at 1:46PM UTC

   Except for the retail industry, companies are slowing down their hiring and preparing for the end-of-year close-out. Many have run through their budgets and will have to wait until the first of the year to start hiring again. If your resume has gotten traction, keep putting it out there. It is probably more the time of the year than anything else you are doing.

2. AnonymousNovember 20,2024 at 4:28PM UTC

   Thanks for the help!

3. Antonia CalzettiNovember 19,2024 at 2:42PM UTC

   Stay the course and don't get discouraged. Tech was hit hard so what you're saying isn't unusual. It is normal for companies to slow down hiring toward the end of the year. Continue to put your resume out there. Try searching for something new like becoming a product innovation specialist where you focus on identifying new opportunities for product development or enhancement by researching market trends, consumer needs, and potential partnerships. Or consider becoming a business strategy analyst. Leverage your R&D background to analyze market trends, assess competitive landscapes, and contribute to strategic business decisions. Leverage your skills!

4. AnonymousNovember 20,2024 at 4:28PM UTC

   Thanks for the help!

5. AnonymousNovember 19,2024 at 7:28PM UTC

   The pandemic has been over for sometime and companies are struggling to get their workforce back into the office. I don't think you should take any if the communication personally. They just want you back in the office.

6. AnonymousNovember 20,2024 at 4:28PM UTC

   Thanks for the help!

7. maria roseNovember 22,2024 at 6:14PM UTC

   I looked up your anachronism ATS, which means how your resume reflects the job you are applying for. In light of companies getting more specialized in their demands for qualifications, you, the OP, could use a bit of revision by an AI program , which most updated computers are capable of doing to raise that ATS score to a much higher level than the average, so you can get past the computer review into the actual human evaluation to get you physically/verbally evaluated. I am not guaranteed that you will get the ideal job offer but the idea is to get more prospective employers to view you as a potential candidate. Right now it’s an employer world of selectivity, where they control the decision of hiring or not hiring. You can still negotiate but you have to get to that point in the hiring process beyond just applying for any position. Good luck in your search.

8. AnonymousNovember 24,2024 at 5:01PM UTC

   Wrong! An ATS is an applicant tracking system which is used to track candidates resumes through an interview process.

9. AnonymousNovember 24,2024 at 5:07PM UTC

   You cannot simply apply. Use your network, reach out directly, look for folks who are in the same job you want at the companies of interest and find out if they will be willing to speak to you about the engineering environment there. Use blind, glassdoor and other forums to continually write/blog/post about your skills and be vocal as well on linkedin. Don't assume you are the only one applying because you are not and if your timing of application is off then you have missed the moment. Not sure if startups are your thing but there are some sites devoted to early stage companies who always want less experienced talent. Write a cover note, always! even if you think it won't be read. Go the extra distance to stand out. You can also send a note to the VP of Eng letting them know why you want to work on their team and how quickly you can come up to speed using your experience coding in XYZ and your passion for their companies mission. Spend one hour per day researching companies, and one per day sending out resumes to those places even if they have no open roles. Keep a spreadsheet of what you sent, who you sent it to and if and when you get a response. Offer in the near term to mentor others and so some side projects if you can and do any coding challenges in github, or other sites where others can see your skills. 1.3 years of experience IMHO is minimal and I have hired in my career thousands and thousands of engineers like you. The ones that get hired put in extra effort to get the roles they really want and don't just sent a resume and sit and wait. Go for it!