Ask HN: Is My Career Over?

Re:Ask HN: Is My Career Over? by hnthrowaway9001 on Tuesday April 12, 2016 @09:30PM (#11485045)

I have been running through a few of the language books I've accumulated. I'm terrible at learning things through pedagogy and generally learn during the process of getting something done.

Thanks for the encouragement though. I realize now that one month and 5 in person interviews isn't that much, but it's tough not to think I've exhausted my options.

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Re:Ask HN: Is My Career Over? by deepaksurti on Wednesday April 13, 2016 @01:55AM (#11486048)

>>> a few of the language books ... learn during the process of getting something done

If you learn by getting something done, I would suggest pick a small enough problem, that you can solve in that language. Just know enough upfront about any language to get started, then solve your problem in a fixed timescale of 1-2 weeks. You don't need to commit a ton of time as well, 1-2 hours daily will suffice.

You will not become an expert in that language, but will learn enough through doing which comes across in `right` interviews.

That will also keep you busy till you find the next right gig, which I am sure you will. During my last job hunt, I went through the process for 3 months. So don't lose hope, keep busy and your spirits up. Best of luck.

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Re:Ask HN: Is My Career Over? by meric on Tuesday April 12, 2016 @11:07PM (#11485424)

>> 5 in person interviews isn't that much

It's not that little, either. Your parent comment has around the same number.

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