I've never had problem during job search, maybe I just lucky but anyway let me share some insights based on the post: * outside of technical tests, the chance

I've never had problem during job search, maybe I just lucky but anyway let me share some insights based on the post: * outside of technical tests, the chance for you to be hired is 100% lies on presentation and communication (soft) skills. Confidence is a must, don't show any sign of desperation * don't mention any past companies or blame them explicitly, for anything hiring or work-experience related. Keep it vague, maybe just say that you're unlucky or the market just isn't aligned * talk about your skills, achievements or portfolio more, less about your opinion. Don't talk about weakness at all, and when asked prepare an answer that is positive, like "sometimes I aim for higher quality that development took a little longer" * don't mention lower rate / cheap, that'll be perceived as lower quality. Do a market research and specify a rate if asked. Or just mention that your rate is "competitive" rather than "lower" Sure the post is different than interview, so those points above are more like general guidance.