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Re:Ask HN: Can't get hired – what's next? by nzeid on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @07:54PM (#45599843)
Gonna pile on: you really really really have to go all in on coding exercises. These infuriating and stupid coding assessments are just that. But you absolutely will make it past that hurdle.

And if you're gunning for senior positions, you'll have to suffer the system designs as well.

Keep practicing and don't let a single day slip by without training. If you need a change of pace, code something on the side that's genuinely fun and zero stakes. It will all come together eventually.

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Re:Ask HN: Can't get hired – what's next? by silvercymbals on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @08:01PM (#45599906)
I've actually never really had issues passive system design rounds. I had to get through those to get to both on-sites I mentioned. It's partially why I started applying to solutions eng roles.

Fortunately I have some vaguely profitable side projects that keep me busy - trying to stay sharp with those.

Aside from that and leetcode what would you recommend I do to practice?

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