2026 New Grad – I Can't Even Get Interviews. What Am I Doing Wrong?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 2026 new grad and honestly, I'm feeling pretty defeated. I've been applying for months and can't even seem to get interviews. I know getting rejected after interviews is tough, but right now I can't even make it to that stage.

I've tried so many things like Tailoring my resume, Applying through company websites, Using referrals when I can, Cold messaging on LinkedIn, Building projects, Improving my resume over and over again

But nothing seems to be working.

I'm starting to wonder if I'm missing something obvious. Is it the resume? The way I'm applying? The types of companies? The timing?

If you've been in a similar situation and eventually figured out how to consistently get interviews, I'd really appreciate hearing what worked for you. Even small tips could make a huge difference.

If you're willing to look at my resume, share your resume template, or give more detailed advice, please feel free to DM me. I'd really appreciate any help.

I'm honestly exhausted and starting to lose confidence. Thanks in advance to anyone who's willing to help.

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 2 days ago

2026 New Grad – I Can't Even Get Interviews. What Am I Doing Wrong?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 2026 new grad and honestly, I'm feeling pretty defeated. I've been applying for months and can't even seem to get interviews. I know getting rejected after interviews is tough, but right now I can't even make it to that stage.

I've tried so many things like Tailoring my resume, Applying through company websites, Using referrals when I can, Cold messaging on LinkedIn, Building projects, Improving my resume over and over again

But nothing seems to be working.

I'm starting to wonder if I'm missing something obvious. Is it the resume? The way I'm applying? The types of companies? The timing?

If you've been in a similar situation and eventually figured out how to consistently get interviews, I'd really appreciate hearing what worked for you. Even small tips could make a huge difference.

If you're willing to look at my resume, share your resume template, or give more detailed advice, please feel free to DM me. I'd really appreciate any help.

I'm honestly exhausted and starting to lose confidence. Thanks in advance to anyone who's willing to help.

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 2 days ago

What tools are you all using to auto-fill job applications instantly?

Hey everyone,

I am genuinely losing my mind with manual applications. Just today, I saw a job posting that went live 5 minutes ago, and it already had dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants.

Up until now, I have been filling out every single application manually. The result? Absolutely zero interviews. I am realizing that by the time I type out all my info, clear the captcha, and hit submit, I am already buried at the bottom of a massive stack. I don't want to keep making the same mistake and falling behind.

I am ready to look into paid or free tools that help speed up the actual application filling process. To be clear, I can handle tailoring my resume on my own separately, so I don't need a heavy AI resume writer. I just need something that acts like autofill on steroids so I can get my foot in the door before the application window slams shut.

What is actually working for you guys right now to speed-apply? Are there specific extensions or platforms that are worth paying for?

Appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thanks!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 3 days ago

What tools are you all using to auto-fill job applications instantly?

Hey everyone,

I am genuinely losing my mind with manual applications. Just today, I saw a job posting that went live 5 minutes ago, and it already had dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants.

Up until now, I have been filling out every single application manually. The result? Absolutely zero interviews. I am realizing that by the time I type out all my info, clear the captcha, and hit submit, I am already buried at the bottom of a massive stack. I don't want to keep making the same mistake and falling behind.

I am ready to look into paid or free tools that help speed up the actual application filling process. To be clear, I can handle tailoring my resume on my own separately, so I don't need a heavy AI resume writer. I just need something that acts like autofill on steroids so I can get my foot in the door before the application window slams shut.

What is actually working for you guys right now to speed-apply? Are there specific extensions or platforms that are worth paying for?

Appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thanks!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 4 days ago

What tools are you all using to auto-fill job applications instantly?

Hey everyone,

I am genuinely losing my mind with manual applications. Just today, I saw a job posting that went live 5 minutes ago, and it already had dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants.

Up until now, I have been filling out every single application manually. The result? Absolutely zero interviews. I am realizing that by the time I type out all my info, clear the captcha, and hit submit, I am already buried at the bottom of a massive stack. I don't want to keep making the same mistake and falling behind.

I am ready to look into paid or free tools that help speed up the actual application filling process. To be clear, I can handle tailoring my resume on my own separately, so I don't need a heavy AI resume writer. I just need something that acts like autofill on steroids so I can get my foot in the door before the application window slams shut.

What is actually working for you guys right now to speed-apply? Are there specific extensions or platforms that are worth paying for?

Appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thanks!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 5 days ago

What tools are you all using to auto-fill job applications instantly?

Hey everyone,

I am genuinely losing my mind with manual applications. Just today, I saw a job posting that went live 5 minutes ago, and it already had dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants.

Up until now, I have been filling out every single application manually. The result? Absolutely zero interviews. I am realizing that by the time I type out all my info, clear the captcha, and hit submit, I am already buried at the bottom of a massive stack. I don't want to keep making the same mistake and falling behind.

I am ready to look into paid or free tools that help speed up the actual application filling process. To be clear, I can handle tailoring my resume on my own separately, so I don't need a heavy AI resume writer. I just need something that acts like autofill on steroids so I can get my foot in the door before the application window slams shut.

What is actually working for you guys right now to speed-apply? Are there specific extensions or platforms that are worth paying for?

Appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thanks!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 5 days ago

Akuna Capital Assessment 2: SWE Python

I recently received a Akuna Capital OA 2nd round assessment and I see it says approximation question. What should I expect and how can i prepare for approximation specific questions? Is it similar to Leetcode?

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 7 days ago

New Grad OA 2nd Batch

How many of you received the second batch of OAs recently, and how soon after receiving the email did you take them? The email mentions that we have up to a week to complete them, is it okay to wait or should I take them sooner?

Location: USA

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 25 days ago

Just received the Amazon SDE OA – looking for recent experiences and prep advice!

I just received my invitation to take the Amazon SDE online assessment and I’m definitely feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. I’m really hoping to land this role, so I want to make sure I’m as prepared as possible.

Has anyone taken the Amazon SDE OA recently? I’d love to hear about your experience with the current format. Specifically:

  • Process: Are there any surprises in the current coding, work simulation, or work style sections that I should be aware of?
  • Resources: What were the most effective resources you used to prepare? Are there specific patterns or platforms that helped you the most for the coding sections or the work simulation?
  • Advice: If you could go back and do one thing differently during your prep or the assessment itself, what would it be?

I’m aiming to do my best and would really appreciate any insights or tips you’re willing to share. Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 28 days ago

Just received the Amazon SDE OA – looking for recent experiences and prep advice!

I just received my invitation to take the Amazon SDE online assessment and I’m definitely feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. I’m really hoping to land this role, so I want to make sure I’m as prepared as possible.

Has anyone taken the Amazon SDE OA recently? I’d love to hear about your experience with the current format. Specifically:

  • Process: Are there any surprises in the current coding, work simulation, or work style sections that I should be aware of?
  • Resources: What were the most effective resources you used to prepare? Are there specific patterns or platforms that helped you the most for the coding sections or the work simulation?
  • Advice: If you could go back and do one thing differently during your prep or the assessment itself, what would it be?

I’m aiming to do my best and would really appreciate any insights or tips you’re willing to share. Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 28 days ago

HELP! Ramp Frontend Challenge Assessment

I just applied for a Fullstack role at Ramp and got a CodeSignal OA right away. I'm a bit nervous about the frontend portion since that's not my strongest area. Has anyone taken this assessment before or have any advice on what I should focus on?

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u/Brave_Sense74 — 28 days ago