#Job-Search
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The types of companies you can work for and what they do for your career
The post breaks down common company archetypes by size, growth, pressure, and autonomy, and shows how each one shapes learning, visibility, pay, stability, and career growth.
Mentat will apply for jobs on your behalf and guarantee you get an interview
Mentat, from Y Combinator’s Summer 2016 batch, helps job seekers by optimizing LinkedIn and resumes, writing cover letters, and applying to jobs by hand, with a money-back interview guarantee.
Just laid off? Nervous about possible layoffs? Here’s what to do.
The article says to process a layoff first, then lean on your network, polish your resume, apply broadly, and keep perspective because tech skills remain in demand.
How to make your time at a Coding Bootcamp work for you after you've left
The post says bootcamp value depends on what you do after graduation: plan for a longer job search, keep practicing, use your full background, apply with purpose, network, and accept different timelines.
How content creation helped me land my first tech job?
The author says that after many applications with no response, he started creating and sharing content online; this attracted an employer, created a job opportunity, and led to a transition to front-end.
Resume writing for Dummies
The post lists resume basics for applicants: add a cover letter, keep formatting clear, check spelling, show real work, tailor the application, stay honest, and include links to online profiles.
What NOT to do while looking for a job
The post lists job-search pitfalls to avoid, including being too location-specific, overemphasizing certifications, appearing like a loner, criticizing a former employer, and using a generic resume objective.
How to write an effective Resume How to get your Curriculum Vitae right
The post says a resume should be simple, precise, and short, while showing what you are best at. It also argues that attitude and eagerness matter in hiring, and warns against spelling errors, vague goals, technical clutter, and mixed role claims.
A software engineer who landed roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce shares his 5 tips for getting hired
Shubham Malhotra traces his path from RIT internships to offers at Salesforce, Microsoft and Amazon through five concrete habits: internship ownership, a keyword-tuned résumé, and cold outreach.
Recruiting pro of 30 years: 'If I was looking for a job in 2026 I would honestly stop applying online.' What she recommends instead
J.T. O'Donnell says online applications are no longer the best path in a crowded market. She recommends building a visible online presence, engaging with target companies, and getting recruited instead.
Job hunting's newest rules — and whether they actually work
Career experts from LinkedIn and Indeed assess common job-search tactics, saying early applications and keyword matching can help, while direct-website submissions and morning timing are less certain.
5 things you should take off your resume right now
The article says resumes should be kept current and stripped of outdated or generic content: career objectives, unrelated hobbies, heavy formatting, task lists, and basic skills.
Ask HN: How to get back in employment market after working on side projects?
Hacker News commenters advise framing years of independent projects as real work, using portfolios, contracts, and clear role titles to reduce concern about gaps and show recent, relevant experience.
Top websites to find a remote programming job in 2020
The page lists websites where software developers can look for remote jobs and says it is a work in progress. It also invites readers to suggest which sites are best.
How I landed a dev job that didn't exist
John Sonmez says he turned a QA lead opening at HP into a developer role by working closely with developers, earning their support, and creating a role the company had not posted.
How to "opt out" of the job hunt meat grinder
John Sonmez argues that chasing job postings puts developers in a brutal hiring funnel, while building expertise and visibility can make opportunities come to them and improve salary leverage.
Writing an Awesome Resume
The post argues that a strong engineering resume should be concise, specific, and tuned to hiring pipelines, with clear sections, honest skills, and careful wording.
Format Your Resume for a Mobile Screen
The page says recruiters often read resumes on phones, so resumes should be formatted for small screens with short text blocks, enough spacing, and readable font sizes before sending them out.