Category: Tech Job Hunting
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How to Get Referrals For Tech Jobs – Ultimate Guide With Templates
What if I told you I landed my first full-time job without even submitting a resume? It was at MyGlamm. A friend referred me. I had a couple of live projects to show. I got the interview the very next day and started working the following week. That one referral saved me hours of cold…
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Why Having a LinkedIn Profile is Important when you are Job Hunting
A few days back I posted a screenshot of a candidate who, instead of sharing their LinkedIn url, had just typed the word “Linkedin” in the field. That screenshot went a little viral. A bunch of people showed up in the comments asking why we even need LinkedIn in the first place. Fair question. So…
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Why LinkedIn feels so weird and how that can help you get Hired
Hi there, Let’s be real. LinkedIn is weird. It’s the only platform where: You come here to check jobs, and suddenly you’re reading “I cried in the elevator after a bad one-on-one. Here’s what it taught me about leadership.” It’s part resume, part therapy, part TED Talk.It’s weird. It’s chaotic. But it works. Why LinkedIn…
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How to Reach Out to Recruiters for Tech Jobs (Without Being Ignored)
Hi friends, let me tell you something that might surprise you. Most candidates who reach out to me or my team at ClanX don’t really say what they are looking for, at least not in the first message. The reason is understandable. Asking for a job straight up in the first message can feel awkward.…
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Why Do Recruiters Ask for Your Current and Expected CTC?
Hi there, If you’ve ever applied for a job in India, you’ve probably been asked this:“What’s your current CTC?”“What’s your expected CTC?” And if you’ve ever wondered why that’s always part of the first few conversations, this one’s for you. Let’s break it down. Why Do Recruiters Ask for Current CTC? Because it gives them…
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Why product based companies avoid hiring candidates from services based companies (and how you can make a switch)?
What’s stopping your application at product based companies and what you can start doing today to stand out. If you’ve worked in a services company and are now applying to product startups, you’ve probably wondered this:“Why don’t product companies shortlist my profile?” You’ve built good stuff. You’ve shipped projects for large clients. You’ve worked under…