Ask HN: How can a unhireable person get a job?

Re:Ask HN: How can a unhireable person get a job? by holografix on Thursday April 15, 2021 @08:50PM (#26828033)

I read a bit of the responses here: some sadly very judgemental but I have also read OP’s responses.

I think seeing a therapist is a great idea given your difficult upbringing. However try to see someone who will help you improve on your professional presentation skills. Unfortunately this stuff matters a lot during interviews.

I mean someone who will candidly give you feedback on how you dress, communicate, your personal hygiene, language used etc.

Also, you have a powerful story of intellectual achievement.

I’d start reaching out to individuals on LinkedIn with a VERY SUCCINCT AND HIGHLY RELEVANT TO THEM message on why they should consider your for a position.

If you have references that can vouch for you this will go a LONG way. You mentioned IBM, anyone in there of some professional stature that could say: “yeah this is a good person to work with”?

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Re:Ask HN: How can a unhireable person get a job? by snakedoctor on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:40AM (#26829546)

I have some former co-workers, and some senior executive folks that could write letter of recommendations vouching that I'm competent etc. I used to have long hair which I've cut. I think that I dress farily ok. I have a brooks brother suit, levi jeans, some decent t-shirts etc.

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Re:Ask HN: How can a unhireable person get a job? by kyawzazaw on Thursday April 15, 2021 @09:15PM (#26828207)

Seeing a therapist could be highly costly and out of reach for OP.

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