I started working and have only been working for two days so far. The first day was very difficult, the second was better, but I would like to know your tips on how to get through it without feeling bad. I have a three-month probationary period if I don't like it, but at the moment my job is very bad, so I have to stay. Thank you
I applied for a job listed as located either in Chicago (where I live now) or in Washington, D.C.
I applied and then reached out on LinkedIn to a company exec whom I used to work with. I mentioned that I was interested in the position and would greatly prefer to work from the Chicago office.
What I got back was a very nasty note saying that expressing my location preference so early was “self-serving” and that she would not recommend me because of that. She also said she didn't “give a shit” about my location preference.
I guess the correct thing (in her mind) would have been to pretend I was willing to relocate, even when the job posting listed Chicago as one of two options.
But if I had done that, I might have received an offer contingent on moving to D.C. I would have declined, having wasted everyone’s time.
I found the situation incredibly bizarre.
I got laid off from a top tech company in late January this year. Even since market has been confusing. I hear many people getting hired and promoted but how? I got many interviews in the start of March but ever since its dead! All interviews got rejected in the last round - which is really unfortunate. I am reaching out to all the experts to provide some feedback and suggestions on the strategy to get a job asap.
I am really requiring some support. I used AIs to build a job strategy but I am tired at this point to listen to many approach and get nothing!
Help please!
Searching for remote job as beginner with no experience.
i just graduated. I searched a lot for a remote job but all of them requires a professional resume and high experience. (What about us , people with no experience what are we suppose to do)
After done with my last job i learned new skill and made projects hope this will suits any available job description :)
Let me know if anyone knows how to land a remote job, would really love the support
Hi! According to the newest research of jobsearchdb, this are the most used job boards (beside the big guns like LinkedIn or Indeed) in Q1 2026.
I love niche job boards because you'll find jobs that don't exist on Indeed and LinkedIn. One reason is that those platforms are expensive as hell and not every company can afford it. There are lots of free and cheaper places to post jobs.
For context.
Direct links. Primary categories included.
And special shoutout to a couple Reddit-borne job boards I think look pretty good: Hiring Cafe and GrepJob.
I hope this is helpful. Best of luck in your searches. I was also looking and I know it's brutal out there.
I like contract jobs, but the problem is that I won't get the benefits, and also the chance of getting terminated in contract jobs anytime is higher than permanent jobs. Otherwise I think the contract jobs are not bad.
What you guys think?
I am a Senior Multi-disciplinary Graphic Designer (25+ years of experience) with expertise in branding, packaging, print production, digital marketing, motion graphics, short-form video reels, and retail merchandising, with photography/video, and website design, I have an interview for a junior position requiring a quarter of my skill set with just 2 years experience required. It has been brought up multiple times in the interview, that I should know this is a junior position. Without telling them, I am desperate and will take anything at this stage, how do I convince them I am a fit for this job. Do they hesitate because they know you are over qualified or? My background shows I stay in jobs for many years, just not sure what angle I need to convince them that I plan on staying and investing and growing with the company?
I resigned in May, and June went by in a bit of withdrawal-after all, I’d been working night shifts for over 7 years. Now I’m finally back in the job market. Honestly, Naukri doesn’t feel as effective as it used to. Even after paying for the 3‑month premium, I haven’t found it helpful. So, Reddit folks, let’s support each other with referrals or share any practical tips that can actually make a difference.
Overnight tech became obsolete.
I have been unemployed longer than I have held a job.
I have sent thousands, thousands of resumes. Nothing.
I need to pivot. 28M. BSc Computer Science, MSc Algorithmic Trading. Hedge Fund quant trader exp.
Where can I go from here, need a job in 4 weeks or I move in with my grandmother.
So a company near me has multiple positions open rn that I technically meet the requirements for (I have the schooling but no work experience in the field, but they're entry level and on paper don't seem to require work experience).
Two of the posted jobs are at one location about 45 mins away. They're more tailored to what I went to school for (entry level lab tech and lab assistant), but the distance and schedule (night shift) aren't ideal (but I'd take it if offered, experience is experience and money is money), and I'm a bit nervous about the lab tech opening because of my lack of experience. (I'm nervous about any job though lol I'm anxious and neurodivergent.)
There is one job opening about 10-15 minutes away from me for an entry-level phlebotomist that's day shift. Obviously more convenient currently. I feel like I'd be considered for that more than the others based on their preferred experience, but it's obviously not what I went to school for. I've been having career choice doubts anyway, so I'm not necessarily against trying it.
I'd like to apply to one of the jobs at the location 45 mins away and also the phlebotomy job just to see what happens because I still may be rejected at one or both and don't want to miss out on the other opportunities. But I also am not sure how that would look to the company?
I was let go from my job at one of the major tech companies in March of this year. I have 15 years of experience and have been targeting “Head of”/ Senior roles as I have been leading at that level in the past 2-3 companies so far. I’ve been steadily getting interviews 50% of which I’m not even getting past recruiter screens. The other ones which I’m progressing have like 5-6 rounds of interviews. Some I’ve reached the mid level steps vs some final but none of them have panned out. I’m getting mentally exhausted. It’s causing me anxiety and have started heavyily doubting my self worth and my capabilities. I’m even thinking of taking junior positions but that would definitely mean career s****de I feel.
More importantly I’m just mentally and physically drained. Why are companies asking to interview for ef fin 6 rounds these days. Anyone else in a similar boat as mine? Is the job market that bad? ( the employment numbers don’t seem that terrible) or do I need to really upskill?
I totally get a test once HR has narrowed down candidates but it’s frustrating that my application has only been screened and approved- still far off from consideration but I now need to commit 90 mins to take an exam.
College student here, was wanting to get a full-time entry level position for the summer then switch to part-time during the school year.
Applied to over 40 listings on Indeed alone. Literally never heard back from any of them, except one that offered me an interview, then never followed up on it.
I’m well qualified for most jobs. After all, I’m applying to work in fast food, cashier, retail, etc. and most aren’t asking for years, or even months of experience. Just frustrates me to see how difficult this whole thing is. How am I expected to be a productive member of society when I’ve received rejection after rejection from places like MCDONALD’S…
Is it just a skill issue or what is actually going on?? (Will list experience/credentials if needed.)
I (34F) have been working in the automotive industry for 10+ years at this point. It doesn’t pay well, customers suck, and I’m tired of working in this industry. My dream is to be a nail tech, but I can’t afford to go to school since I get paid so little and I have so much debt I’m desperately trying to pay off. It feels like I’m drowning. I’ve applied to multiple jobs, all of them saying “application viewed” or “not selected by employer”. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ve job hopped a lot, which I know doesn’t look good, but I have developed a great set of skills over the jobs I have had, and I refuse to work in a toxic environment. I don’t like to work office/desk jobs, I have diagnosed ADHD and have had the diagnosis since I was a child, I hate sitting still 8+ hours at a time, I need to keep my hands/body busy and that ends up with me getting written up or let go. I’m tired of the struggle as everyone else is at this point.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Countless applications & still nothing . LinkedIn , job fairs , social media…
Hello everyone,
I recently graduated from university (tire 4)and am looking for a job.
I have experienced with javascript, c++ and dotnet and currently learning java and my expertise is in database and backend.
I have attached my resume this is my current state and I want to get a job in the next 1-2 months . I have done 40-45 leetcode problems and am currently working on a project too..
Give me advice , tips and suggestions or anything...
Hi all,
I've been interviewing for this company for last 2 months now! Super slow and patience testing process... Completed 3 processes, including Screening + Manager Interview+ Panel interview with 3 team members. Now I'm waiting for either offer or rejection and after a week, recruiter reached out to say:
'' Hi , We're currently working through some internal conversations on the role and where things stand, and I'd rather give you a proper update on a zoom call than over email''
Things we know:
1- I'm very good fit for the role, within the salary range with short notice, and did 3 solid interviews
2- This doesn't look like a rejection as I would've received the automated rejection mail
3- This is not a offer either, as recruiter would've called me to offer the role...
So not sure what to think about it? Recruiter only reached out to me on 5pm Friday evening so I have to wait on Monday to find out... Which will be a lot of over thinking and torturous weekend, after this verry long and tiring process. I can't understand anything going on corporate behind the scenes anymore and nothing makes sense. I'm guessing this will be like 'Hey, you are a good candidate but we decided to pull back the role as organizational needs changed, we will post the job in another location... or we decided to go with someone more technical...?' Not sure what to think but this doesn't sounds good so I'm setting my expectations low.
What do you think? Has anyone ever received something similar to this? Finally, good luck to everyone in this horrible job market!!!
Fed up with your highly fruitless job search - you are not alone