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Thanks for your post, I found it encouraging. I still don't quite understand the logic behind posting intimidating-looking job ads. It seems the likely outcome

by J-dawg 12y ago

Thanks for your post, I found it encouraging. I still don't quite understand the logic behind posting intimidating-looking job ads. It seems the likely outcome is scaring away the "shy but potentially good" candidates like the guy in your example, while favouring self-confident types who are able to talk up their skills and blag their way through. Maybe this is even deliberate? Your post has given me some hope. I'd love to find a role like the one in your example.

trcollinson 12y ago
Again, one of the biggest problems I had was when I didn't add enough things to the job description, people didn't apply. I think people are just conditioned to look for lists of skills. The entire job hunt is currently a mess in this business. I did, and still do, have to "weed out" a lot of the horrible candidates. A lot of people can talk up their skills and brag through an interview and you have to be quite careful. If I can help you further in finding your first gig, I would be glad to. Feel free to kick me an email at my HN username at that giant Google owned email service ;) you'll find something great! Keep your chin up and you'll make it.