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Interesting, probably a better approach if you are not a fresher and already have your network, know trusted recruiters. But not even to learn which are the co

by rrmdp 4y ago

Interesting, probably a better approach if you are not a fresher and already have your network, know trusted recruiters. But not even to learn which are the companies hiring? When you said "supplemented by going direct to specific companies", how do you find out the ones hiring? Thanks for your reply :)

JohnFen 4y ago
> a better approach if you are not a fresher and already have your network Well, it's true that I've been doing this for a very long time and have a good reputation in the industry. That's a tremendous advantage. But my approach now is no different than it was when I was still wet behind the ears. > When you said "supplemented by going direct to specific companies", how do you find out the ones hiring? I look for businesses that are doing something that is interesting to me. I'll check out the "available jobs" section of their website, if they have one. But if they don't, I'll submit my resume to them anyway. I don't worry very much if a company claims to be actively hiring or not. Companies are often hiring before they post any job listings at all, and many companies are always willing to hire someone who is a great fit for them even if they aren't actively looking for people. It's always worth a shot. If I am very interested in the company, I'll try to find someone who already works there to act as my advocate, give my insight as to who I should talk to, etc.
- rrmdp 4y ago
  Thanks John, I think is super valuable what you are sharing here. Yeah, agreed that is a tremendous adventage, but good on you! > I look for businesses that are doing something that is interesting to me How / where? What is exactly "interesting" to you? Do you mean from a tech point of view or business model?
  - JohnFen 4y ago
    Both, but mostly from a tech point of view. A company can absolutely have a business model or behavior that I dislike. I avoid those. But what I typically want from a position is the opportunity to learn something new that I find interesting. What I find "interesting" depends a lot on where I'm at at that point in my life. If I'm working in a job where I'm just doing the same old stuff, my skillset is dying and I consider that to be a professional risk. That aspect of a job is the most important thing to me. It's more important than compensation or benefits. I'll take a lower-paying job that excites me over a high-paying job that bores me every time.
    - rrmdp 4y ago
      Nice!!! Thannks a lot man :)

by rrmdp 4y ago

JohnFen 4y ago

> a better approach if you are not a fresher and already have your network Well, it's true that I've been doing this for a very long time and have a good reputation in the industry. That's a tremendous advantage. But my approach now is no different than it was when I was still wet behind the ears. > When you said "supplemented by going direct to specific companies", how do you find out the ones hiring? I look for businesses that are doing something that is interesting to me. I'll check out the "available jobs" section of their website, if they have one. But if they don't, I'll submit my resume to them anyway. I don't worry very much if a company claims to be actively hiring or not. Companies are often hiring before they post any job listings at all, and many companies are always willing to hire someone who is a great fit for them even if they aren't actively looking for people. It's always worth a shot. If I am very interested in the company, I'll try to find someone who already works there to act as my advocate, give my insight as to who I should talk to, etc.

rrmdp 4y ago
Thanks John, I think is super valuable what you are sharing here. Yeah, agreed that is a tremendous adventage, but good on you! > I look for businesses that are doing something that is interesting to me How / where? What is exactly "interesting" to you? Do you mean from a tech point of view or business model?
- JohnFen 4y ago
  Both, but mostly from a tech point of view. A company can absolutely have a business model or behavior that I dislike. I avoid those. But what I typically want from a position is the opportunity to learn something new that I find interesting. What I find "interesting" depends a lot on where I'm at at that point in my life. If I'm working in a job where I'm just doing the same old stuff, my skillset is dying and I consider that to be a professional risk. That aspect of a job is the most important thing to me. It's more important than compensation or benefits. I'll take a lower-paying job that excites me over a high-paying job that bores me every time.
  - rrmdp 4y ago
    Nice!!! Thannks a lot man :)