How does/did it feel to be unemployed?
Honestly, I’m fed up. You ace interviews, work tirelessly on assignments, and then get an email saying, “Thanks, but we’re moving forward with other candidates.” I’ve been at this for 3-4 months, and it’s draining.
I started out applying to startups because I love working in small, agile teams, but most just use assignments as a way to scam you.
I’ve stopped doing assignments altogether and now tell companies upfront that I won’t be able to complete one due to my schedule. Instead, I offer alternatives like brainstorming or whiteboarding.
Now, applying to bigger companies is no better. They get so many applicants, most recruiters just pull from their referral pool. I’ve sent connect requests to 50 people at one company, and the success rate is barely 1%.
I’m also done with “star” recruiters who boast thousands of followers and claim to help, only to realize they’re just engagement farming. The same goes for Twitter designers with less than 3k followers who say “DM if you’re interested,” then ignore you when you do.
What’s going on? Is it office politics, ego trips, or power games? I don’t get why people won’t even help with a simple referral, especially when it would benefit them too.
PLEASE, can anyone HELP? 🙏🏼
Profiles: dribbble.com/shreyas2023 UX Writings: medium.com/@shreyasjswork Location: Near Bangalore, willing to relocate
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i have been there for almost than a year so can understand. job market is brutal right now so just keep trying. something will come up for sure. although your resume is top notch for humans but most of our resumes don't get to see human eyes even. so try to make one ats friendly.
sharing discord server link. people might refer you there: https://discord.gg/curiouscoders hope you get job soon.
Hey thank you so much for your feedback, especially on the resume part as it eases some of the pressure..yes I do have an ATS friendly Jake’s Resume too
I will also join the discord server you sent, thanks for it
Btw, I actually applied to a role at Amazon for UX Designer at AWS Fintech which is a strong fit (1-3 YOE)
Could you help with a referral? I have tried contacting folks at amazon but dont seem to get
Been through this since last 4 months, frustrating experience. Couple of companies everything was over and got ghosted at last minute.
Why do they do this? Idk im willing to risk generalising and say most recruiters are like this with no empathy. Like dude atleast reject its fine but dont keep us in abeyance.
Job hunting & interviewing is nerve wracking yet these people don’t show any empathy
