I'm sitting here in munich, can do JavaScript, Java, DevOps and IT-Architecture. And I would like to be productive again after I came back from Bangkok 2 month ago. But I really don't want to waste my time with all the HR processes. Every company anew want new programming tests. And recruiter didn't helped at all in the past.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/germanroberternst
Are you applying to places where english is the primary language spoken? If so, I'd like to offer some constructive criticism:
While your post is definitely readable, the errors in it clearly show you as a non-fluent/native speaker. This may suggest to some that communicating with you could be difficult, and make you less likely to be recruited and add to HR preventing things from moving forward.
Perhaps with your free time you could work on mastering the language? It seems like you're 90% of the way there, you just need to work on the little details now. It would probably be a good investment on your part.
Some examples to help show you what I mean:
- "Every company anew want" - no one uses the word "anew'. This should read "Every new company wants", but you'd really be fine with "Every company wants"
- "And recruiter didn't helped" - could go a few different ways, but I'd suggest "And recruiters hadn't helped"
HR is killing us all with question that don't make sense. I'm good for what I do, not for selling me. You do a big test are with 3 finalists but then you don't get the job. The job that you dream since 15 years ago, because there's always someone better. This kind of opportunity happen every 5 years in a small country where I live. I stuck doing 2nd support with higher diploma and if I apply to a better position they tell me that they don't wont someone that do 2nd support...
I have gone to over 100 interviews at various companies - startups, major corps, banks (no I'm not kidding...in fact, once I do get a job, I'll do a massive write-up on what it's like to interview at different companies) and almost every single company seems to want "more experience" or "too experienced" (while they claim I can't do senior positions because I don't have experience) for entry level positions,.
I can do web (JS, and backend with nodeJS) and android (java) dev (and have previous experience of working at 3 startups).
and in all honesty, I'm a quick learner and can pickup other languages/stacks in a few weeks at worst - yet I am not even given that chance to prove myself.
:(
EDIT: to add to the above - I'm also told I'm lucky if I get paid more than 60k/yr (and basically no benefits) as that's what it is starting out.
Here on the Florida "Space Coast" programming jobs are hard to come by. But I do enjoy living here, so I put up with it. I have a defense job right now, though I occasionally will interview for a remote position (Apparently I have 'impressive tech skills' but I'm never a 'cultural fit').
> Apparently I have 'impressive tech skills' but I'm never a 'cultural fit'
That is so true for me too. Many, and I mean +50 people have told me during the past +3 years that I am an awesome engineer, that I have the skills of a senior, but then no company wants to risk sponsoring an immigration process, and finding a good company while applying for a remote job is difficult — at least that is what I have found — and by "good company" I mean a company in a market that interests me, because to be fair there are thousands of companies out there that would hire someone with my profile if it weren't because their niche is too new, too risky, or too vague.
After ~6 years learning about immigration processes I have to say that it is the stupidest thing governments could invent. If you have the desire and the means (aka. money and education / work experience) to move to another country, then why are there so many road-blocks? Why do the process takes so much time? Why are rejections so vague? Why not explain the reasons for the rejection with more details so you can improve your profile and try next year? Why are work visas so damn expensive for the companies? — Actually I understand the reason behind the last question, but still.
It would be good if you could filter this data by sector.
It doesn't really matter how many jobs have been posted if none of them match up to the field you work in and that's without even getting into the level of experience or specific skill set required.
I think the top 5 places are where it's hardest to get a job. So for every 1 job listing in San Jose there's 4 people looking for work. Granted I'd guess San Jose is a special case because if you don't have technical skills you're probably going to have a bad time trying to find a job around there.
There's a lot of bad job ads crammed with keywords.
One amusing ad I saw in my local Craigslist was advertising for an entry-level web-design gig. "Requirements: Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and C/C++".
Office space is about twice as expensive in SF as it is in San Jose. And it seems to me there are more people attached to living there, whether it's the city lifestyle, rent control, or prop 13, to the extent that people are commuting from there to jobs in the peninsula suburbs.
[+] [-] Berunto|9 years ago|reply
[+] [-] kdamken|9 years ago|reply
While your post is definitely readable, the errors in it clearly show you as a non-fluent/native speaker. This may suggest to some that communicating with you could be difficult, and make you less likely to be recruited and add to HR preventing things from moving forward.
Perhaps with your free time you could work on mastering the language? It seems like you're 90% of the way there, you just need to work on the little details now. It would probably be a good investment on your part.
Some examples to help show you what I mean:
- "Every company anew want" - no one uses the word "anew'. This should read "Every new company wants", but you'd really be fine with "Every company wants"
- "And recruiter didn't helped" - could go a few different ways, but I'd suggest "And recruiters hadn't helped"
[+] [-] pionar|9 years ago|reply
How is the company supposed to know if you're a good fit for the position without an interview process? Blind faith?
[+] [-] madshiva|9 years ago|reply
[+] [-] throwawayosiu1|9 years ago|reply
I have gone to over 100 interviews at various companies - startups, major corps, banks (no I'm not kidding...in fact, once I do get a job, I'll do a massive write-up on what it's like to interview at different companies) and almost every single company seems to want "more experience" or "too experienced" (while they claim I can't do senior positions because I don't have experience) for entry level positions,.
I can do web (JS, and backend with nodeJS) and android (java) dev (and have previous experience of working at 3 startups). and in all honesty, I'm a quick learner and can pickup other languages/stacks in a few weeks at worst - yet I am not even given that chance to prove myself. :(
EDIT: to add to the above - I'm also told I'm lucky if I get paid more than 60k/yr (and basically no benefits) as that's what it is starting out.
[+] [-] PureSin|9 years ago|reply
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[+] [-] guessmyname|9 years ago|reply
That is so true for me too. Many, and I mean +50 people have told me during the past +3 years that I am an awesome engineer, that I have the skills of a senior, but then no company wants to risk sponsoring an immigration process, and finding a good company while applying for a remote job is difficult — at least that is what I have found — and by "good company" I mean a company in a market that interests me, because to be fair there are thousands of companies out there that would hire someone with my profile if it weren't because their niche is too new, too risky, or too vague.
After ~6 years learning about immigration processes I have to say that it is the stupidest thing governments could invent. If you have the desire and the means (aka. money and education / work experience) to move to another country, then why are there so many road-blocks? Why do the process takes so much time? Why are rejections so vague? Why not explain the reasons for the rejection with more details so you can improve your profile and try next year? Why are work visas so damn expensive for the companies? — Actually I understand the reason behind the last question, but still.
[+] [-] Chestofdraw|9 years ago|reply
It doesn't really matter how many jobs have been posted if none of them match up to the field you work in and that's without even getting into the level of experience or specific skill set required.
[+] [-] rocky1138|9 years ago|reply
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[+] [-] nahumfarchi|9 years ago|reply
http://www.indeed.com/jobtrends/q-c++.html
[+] [-] DaiPlusPlus|9 years ago|reply
One amusing ad I saw in my local Craigslist was advertising for an entry-level web-design gig. "Requirements: Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and C/C++".
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[+] [-] bluedino|9 years ago|reply
Indeed makes it easy to see how dreary the job situation is in my area.
[+] [-] xophishox|9 years ago|reply