Progress - I hit 150 applications! 1 first interview, and 2 second interviews lined up over the next week. 🤞
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Progress - I hit 150 applications! 1 first interview, and 2 second interviews lined up over the next week. 🤞
A salary range helps us both make sure we're not wasting time. For example, if you’re posting a salary range from $100k to $200k but have no intention of paying above $130k, that’s not a range — that’s a fictional story. Just say “we’re cheap” and move on. #SalaryTransparency
The wage gap between staying put and moving on has hit a 10-year low. In early 2025: job stayers saw a 4.6% wage increase, barely behind the 4.8% for switchers. 📊🔍
Tech industry? Not spared. Offers are coming in $10K-$40K lower than expected, even in AI. 🖥️💔
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Progress - Week 16-> Applications: 125. Lighter on the applications this week as most of my time was spent in interviewing or interview prep. I survived Amazon's Loop interview, and had a good HR chat about a BISO role.
I survived Amazon's Loop Interview. Ask me anything.
Progress - Week 15 -> Applications: 121. A few interviews hit at the same time; I have 7 hours of interviews over 4 days next week. 🤞
Wish I had done this sooner! Building a career success library using the STAR method has been a game-changer for interview prep. Don’t wait—start now! 🚀
Check out my latest blog post: www.hacked2hired.com/blog/interview-preparation-building-your-career-success-library
Unemployment: 4.1%
February Jobs: +151K, lead by healthcare.
Layoffs up, lead by federal employees.
Consumer confidence down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
When a recruiter reaches out to you, sets up a call, and then scolds you for not meeting all the job requirements… 🤷♂️
Recruiter: You don’t have XYZ experience listed in the job description.
Me: You reached out to me… this is YOUR call.
Don’t get mad at me because you’re bad at your job. 😂
TechCrunch is tracking the industry’s layoffs into 2025.
techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/t...
Progress - End of Week 13 -> Applications: 100. I had a good 3rd/final interview this week. I'm scheduling the 'loop' interview at AWS. And, I have a first interview scheduled next week.
The Big Freeze!
The job market's on ice! 🥶 Despite low unemployment, workers are staying put & hiring's slowed down.
"The pace of new hiring had fallen to where it had been in the early 2010s, when unemployment was more than 7 percent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Do you have Layoff Anxiety?! You're not alone.
"As many as 1 in 3 Americans say they’re experiencing layoff anxiety for 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by lending firm Clarify Capital."
www.hrdive.com/news/america...
🚨 Job applications always ask: “What are your salary expectations?”—and answering it wrong can cost you.
After a layoff, do you go high, low, or dodge the question? Here’s how to handle it like a pro. 💰
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations-after-being-laid-off
Netflix has some crazy salary ranges.
Progress - End of Week 11: Jobs Applied 80. FINALLY moving on a 2nd interview. Waiting to hear back to the startup I sent a job description for a new role we discussed. And, AWS reached out to schedule an interview.
🚀 Prepping for an interview? Let ChatGPT be your secret weapon! From mock interviews to refining STAR responses, AI can help you nail your next job opportunity. Check out my blog post on using ChatGPT for interview prep. 👇
🔗 www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-interview-preparation
Oof. Rejected in 7 minutes, being one of the first 15 people to apply.
🚨 Beware of fake LinkedIn job offers! 🕵️♂️ Lazarus Group's new scam targets crypto & travel sectors with malware-infected projects. 🛑 Protect your data & stay vigilant! #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert #StaySafeOnline 💼🔒💻
thehackernews.com/2025/02/cros...
🚨 IT Unemployment Hits 5.7% 📈 as AI 🤖 shakes up Tech Jobs! From 98,000 to 152,000 jobless in just a month. Is automation the future or a challenge for IT pros? 💻🔍
#TechTrends #AIImpact #jobmarketrealities
www.wsj.com/articles/it-...
Progress - End of Week 10: Jobs Applied 70. Had a really good interview with a startup founder; potentially going to see if we can carve out a new role. Always worked for Fortune 500, though - anxious about the idea of going to a vendor. Thoughts?
Struggling with behavioral interview questions? Master the STAR method to give compelling answers that showcase your skills! ⭐️ Check out my latest blog post to learn how to ace your next interview.
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/mastering-the-star-method-a-foolproof-way-to-ace-behavioral-interviews
🚨 Workday announces job cuts of 1,750 positions, 8.5% of its workforce, to focus on AI growth 🤖
apnews.com/article/work...
Progress - End of Week 9: Jobs Applied 60. Last week's HR interview was for an interesting job, but the salary was only 2/3 of my previous role. Got some positive responses I'm scheduling interviews for this week.
Applying to lead InfoSec at a large legal firm. My password for their job application system is too complex, me with my special characters. :-(
At least I know where to start - let me review your AppSec and IAM policies!
Calling them low performers is a dick move. Obviously, you don't lay off your best people working on profitable initiatives. But, destroying their ability to find a new role is brutal.
Maybe it's bad management. Maybe you created a toxic environment. Maybe they're just not motivated by you, Zuck.
🚨 1 in 5 job listings might be a ghost 👻! New analysis reveals a haunting truth: many jobs you see online may never intend to hire. It's a "horror show" for job hunters, making the market feel more soul-crushing than ever.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Updated our most popular shirt for 2025. Be Laid Off in style!
hacked2hired.myshopify.com/collections/...
Been laid off? Take charge of your cybersecurity career with actionable tips to upskill, gain hands-on experience, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. 💻🚀
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/upskilling-after-a-layoff-how-to-stay-competitive-in-cybersecurity
Progress - End of Week 8: Jobs Applied 50.
I'm recovering from pneumonia. Weird setback. Still sent out an application or 2 each day. HR interview set for this Wednesday.