SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Is my career over?!

I have almost a 2 year career gap. Every company i apply to straight out rejects me. Is my career over? 😭

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DizzyMuffin
DizzyMuffin

I have a 2.5 year gap and got a job at a startup. They don't really care about gaps from what I've experienced. Recruiters and HR can go fuck themselfs, start messing hiring managers and founders, you'll get through

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Thank you so much! I'm also very open to working at your company if you are hiring

DizzyMuffin
DizzyMuffin

We are not hiring atm

FloatingNarwhal
FloatingNarwhal

I've had a 1.5 year gap, then worked 8 months, now my company has exhausted funds, again my break started this month

FloatingNarwhal
FloatingNarwhal

Let's connect and study together,😭

DerpyNarwhal
DerpyNarwhal
TCS2mo

Even I have 1.8 yrs gap. Looking for the same. @SeekingmOney let's study together

GigglyMochi
GigglyMochi
Visa2mo

But you're in faang, that should build some credibility no ?

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Apparently it is not as credible as people think I suppose

PrancingPenguin
PrancingPenguin

If you are a woman with 5 yoe, HSBC is doing some return to office internship which will convert into fte. Not sure how relevant it is for you, just wanted to post in case if it's helpful

PrancingPenguin
PrancingPenguin

Same in HCL

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Unfortunately I'm male

SleepyRaccoon
SleepyRaccoon

If you think your career is over then it probably is.

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Please don't discourage me 😭

TwirlyNarwhal
TwirlyNarwhal

πŸ‘€working at Blackrock..πŸ”₯πŸ’₯

SqueakyBurrito
SqueakyBurrito

i also have 2 years of career gap. i wasn't getting even a single call.. i had created over 20 resumes.. no luck..

But infosys gave me a chance. HR called directly from Naukri.

So never give up.. apply in infosys, this company hires everyone

GigglyPretzel
GigglyPretzel

Only HR called that doesn't guarantee u secured job
First clear all rounds including technical then think company given u chance

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

I only had 2 interviews for the past 2 years and guess what? Both were due to HR calling me - one company ghosted me after telling me my 1st round went really well, the 2nd I screwed up.

It seems like unless they call me I won't get a chance

JumpyPenguin
JumpyPenguin
TCS2mo

How does 2 years career gap..you were searching for job since then or were preparing for upsc?

JazzyCoconut
JazzyCoconut

Show them that you started your own startup. Domain is expired and could not get the much traction.

Product based companies and startups will start loving your profile.

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

Seems like putting in a fake experience. My conscious won't allow it.

JazzyCoconut
JazzyCoconut

Then start implementing something and put it in prod. You conscience will accept it.

Doing this thing will boost your skills and confidence.

ZestyDumpling
ZestyDumpling

Same here. I also have a 2 year gap now which is difficult getting into a job now

SleepyMochi
SleepyMochi

We are in the same boat bro...

CosmicRaccoon
CosmicRaccoon

Try through referrals. Most of the jobs are filled already through referrals only. Getting directly is very very difficult unless you are looking at heavy salary cut.

I worked with two startups after my lay off at 1/6th of my salary. But atleast it’s paying the bills.

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