Ask HN: What huge mistake did you make early in your career?

Re:Ask HN: What huge mistake did you make early in your career? by abhishektwr on Saturday June 19, 2021 @08:41PM (#27565940)

Not starting with a big name tech corp or a high-growth VC-funded company. Big brand on CV makes big difference when recruiters are doing initial screening. A CS/MBA degree from top university helps. Do whatever you can to work with a big tech brand early in career, otherwise later you will regret.

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Re:Ask HN: What huge mistake did you make early in your career? by xEnOnn on Saturday June 19, 2021 @08:54PM (#27566015)

I’ve often wondered if I should be working for a high-growth VC funded company. Does it really make much difference when I still have to go through the same leetcode and interview when switching jobs? I still get left out if I fail the leetcode from the start. Not to mention, these high-growth companies are usually more demanding and long hours are expected. Is it worth it?

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Re:Ask HN: What huge mistake did you make early in your career? by abhishektwr on Saturday June 19, 2021 @10:35PM (#27566613)

For senior roles CV/brand still weights. You need to be in initial shortlist then only leetcode and interview will be any help. I now work at a big brand high growth company and get pitched 2-3 new opportunities every week, although I have been in the current role less than 9 months. Previously I have to apply and rarely a recruiter approached me.

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Re:Ask HN: What huge mistake did you make early in your career? by jonnycomputer on Saturday June 19, 2021 @08:52PM (#27566002)

same here. could have done too. just one big-name tech company would have done it.

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