u/caffeinecl0ud

im working as azure DE, 4 YOE, been trying to switch jobs but most companies seem unwilling to wait 90-60-45 days and multiple referrals went in vain as they need immediate joiners.

worse thing‐ recruiter calls have almost stopped despite applying daily on naukri.

people who successfully switched-

- did you resign first or wait for an offer?

- how did you increase interview calls?

- any practical strategies that actually worked for you?

would appreciate honest advice from people who’ve dealt with this.

so i’ve been working as an azure data engineer for the past 4 years at service based company. i joined at 4 lpa and got promoted this year, bringing my current package to 6 lpa.

my current project is ending soon and i don’t really have visibility what comes next. there are also ongoing layoffs, so i feel like this is probably the right time for me to switch.

i was actively applying through naukri around march/april and was getting recruiter calls back then, but most companies were asking for immediate joiners. i was getting rejected due to my 3month notice period.

and recently, the calls have almost completely stopped.

3 month notice period is problem and i genuinely don’t feel safe resigning without another offer in hand because my family is financially dependent on me. if things go wrong, i could end up unemployed for months.

for people who successfully switched jobs while having a long notice period:

- did you resign first or wait for an offer?? or is there any other way??

- is there any practical way to increase interview calls? (i'm already updating naukri profile daily)

would really appreciate advice from you guys.