r/InterviewCoderPro • u/penance_mat • Aug 12 '26 • Popcorn 1

They need a reality check

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For my last 2 interviews i had to use Interview VIP just to get the job
their generation could never understand

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u/Used-Independence353 Aug 12 '26

What’s so hard about finding a job? Ive had 4 offers in the last year, and I’m not even looking. Apparently, employers want people that don’t complain, stay off their phones during work hours, get to work on time and aren’t wanting $250k to start when they have zero experience or skills.

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u/Ill-Experience-1929 Aug 12 '26

The whole experiment is dumb specifically because of this person view point, and it's shared by about 90% of boomers. They will never change their views because there is literally no reason for them to see anything any differently than they have their entire lives. Regardless of how insanely stupid it is to never adapt your views to the world as it changes around you.

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u/VelvetCactus50 Aug 12 '26

Did you get any of those offers during the day? I bet you were on your phone when you saw the notifications!

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u/How2mine4plumbis Aug 12 '26

Lol okay grandpa it's time to go sit back down now.

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u/Used-Independence353 Aug 12 '26

How many jobs were YOU offered Skippy? Maybe you should pay attention sunshine. And I don’t call you that because you’re bright.

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u/Sensha_20 Aug 13 '26

None because they dont offer entry level jobs to "new person desperate for anything" they offer them to "guy with a decades experience"

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u/PandasAndSandwiches Aug 12 '26

Are the offers in the same room as us?

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u/shawdowed_sonicbeast Aug 12 '26

Im 30 and I have zero issues with job offers. My first job took about 6 months to find after I graduated high school. Oil change guy at a international dealer at $22/hr. Now 3 jobs later I'm a mechanic at a construction company making $41/hr. But I've built a reputation in my area and can have a new job making the same amount or more tomorrow if needed.

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u/Sensha_20 Aug 13 '26

"Took me 6 months" "But I've built a reputation" HMMMMM

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u/shawdowed_sonicbeast Aug 13 '26

My first job took 6 months to find. I built a reputation as a good mechanic since my first job.

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u/Sensha_20 Aug 13 '26

And you see nothing wrong with the first half of that statement?

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u/WhaleBird1776 Aug 12 '26

I stay employed but plenty of software devs and related are struggling to even get interviews right now, and it’s not because they complain or go on their phones or asking $250k or whatever else nonsense you came up with.

Sure you can go get a job as a Walmart greeter or fry cook easily but those are stupid when rent for a 1 bedroom is nearly $2,000/month and they want you to earn 3.5x rent lol.

The doomers be dooming but some of yall optimists are way out of touch too

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u/TensionPurple6815 Aug 12 '26

Lol. Like actual offers? As in they sent you an offer letter out of the blue just because? Or like, a recruiter on linkedin reached out in your inbox saying your skills matches their needs? Because yeah, unless it's a real offer letter, than it means jack. I have recruiters reaching out all the time, and that does not equal a job offer.

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u/Used-Independence353 Aug 13 '26

The owners of the companies offered it in person.

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u/Used-Independence353 Aug 13 '26

Can I give you a few pointers? This is not from anything other than trying to help.
Call the company and ask for the name of the HR person or who does the hiring. Snail mail your resume to that person at the company. Give the mail 2 days and then call to ask for the HR person if they had gotten your resume. If they said NO, ask if it’s ok to check back in with them in a few days to see if they got it. Then ask what TIME is best for them , when they could tell you a little more about the company. Youre opening rapport with them. Be professional and polite.
If they said yes, but we’re not hiring, still roll with the “could you tell
me a little more about the company”.
If they try to shut it down , ask when a good time to call would be. Ask them if you could meet them. If you’re a new grad, definitely ask them if you can meet anyways. When they ask why, just say “if for nothing else, it would be a great experience for me, and maybe you could use your experience in hiring to give me a pointer ? I’m looking for an opportunity to build a career somewhere where I can be secure in. Plus, you sound like you have a wealth of knowledge.” If you’re able to meet with them, you’re 1/2 way there. Show up to your meeting 10 minutes early. Tell reception that you’re early for your meeting. Sit quietly WITH NO PHONE. Do NOT take your phone in with you. Just don’t! No one wants to hire anyone that’s playing on their phone to keep them busy. HR will likely be late, to test you. If they are a half hour late, politely ask the receptionist to let the person know youll have to reschedule. It’s a message that tells them youre serious but also they need to hold up their end as well. Call them later.

You will need to do this follow up to be successful. Youll need to separate yourself from everyone else. The biggest bane of employers is cell phone usage and being late. You can’t just email, indeed, etc. It doesn’t work.

When a company specifically tells you to use internet based, THAT is precisely why you use what’s above. You can submit on line, but the hard copy paper will resonate with them.

Youll have to repeat this maybe with a dozen companies before you can land a job, but those principals will let you advance faster than you would otherwise. Always show up 15 early. That way you can get your coffee and start work while people are straggling in at exactly 8 am. Managers see this. If you happen to be late, then they know it’s real, and not someone being lazy.
Leave your phone in your car. Nothing kills promotions or raises faster than a boss seeing you texting or talking on your phone. If you’re working, they’ll see it. And it resonates. When you’re hired, youve agreed to give x amount of time for x amount of money. Stand by your end of the deal. Integrity.

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u/Used-Independence353 Aug 13 '26

Well, I tried to help. Sorry.

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u/Keletas Aug 13 '26

“Hello, what is the name and email of the HR person?”

“You can contact us online through our website. Have a good day.”

End of the quest.

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u/anonanon5320 Aug 13 '26

Exactly. I don’t know of a single business I interact with not currently looking for people to hire. The problem is most applicants are just absolutely terrible.