Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

Posted by nelcorn on Thursday September 12, 2013 @10:56PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I've been sending my resume to websites and recruiters all day long. The recruiters will call back but always mention how unqualified I am. The company jobs websites never call back.

I hear rumors of "Fizz Buzz" questions but never been asked because nobody really calls me back. I also hear rumors about how there are so many unqualified candidates there are out there and judging from what the recruiters are saying, I probably am unqualified as well but I'm trying not to be unqualified but no matter how much I learn, it feels like I'm still unqualified from the responses I get.

What exactly does it take to become qualified to just get a job interview? What do you need to do to become qualified for a job? How do you go from being incompetent to competent?

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by Chetane on Friday September 13, 2013 @01:19AM (#6378806)

Can you share your resume? (and maybe change sensitive data with fake one). Only then will we be able to provide you with a useful reply as to why you're not getting interviews despite applying to multiple companies.

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by sam66 on Friday September 13, 2013 @12:03AM (#6378525)

Each particular job has its specific keywords words they want to see in your resume. A senior position might make them look at how many people reported to you. A specific job may require technical know-how in a cutting edge project.I will suggest you refresh you resume to remove all cliche phrases and highlight your achievements, one sentence in the right spot may make all the difference.

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by 6thSigma on Friday September 13, 2013 @12:28AM (#6378626)

I'm assuming you're applying to corporate, entry-level jobs?

Most corporations are still hesitant to hire candidates without a degree, so if you don't have a degree I'd shy away from applying to corporations the resume route.

If you do have a relevant degree and they are still saying you are unqualified, you are applying to the wrong positions.

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by Peroni on Friday September 13, 2013 @03:09AM (#6379098)

Send me your CV. I'll happily give you any advice I think might help. My info is in my profile.

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by EllaMentry on Thursday September 12, 2013 @11:44PM (#6378454)

It is hard to make any judgement or give advice without some data...can you upload your resume to share? Maybe there is something that stands out?

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by danso on Thursday September 12, 2013 @11:57PM (#6378507)

Networking and friend-of-friend is one of the clearest paths.

Next important factor is to have a LinkedIn profile with "Rails" in it

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Re:Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview? by tectonic on Friday September 13, 2013 @09:00PM (#6384172)

Send me a CV.

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