if you have changed your job recently, Can you offer advice for individuals who are looking out for a job change? Also, could you share insights on the current job market and whether it's challengi...

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if you have changed your job recently, Can you offer advice for individuals who are looking out for a job change?
Also, could you share insights on the current job market and whether it's challenging to get  profiles shortlisted?

practical tips and insights for success in today's job market

Associate IT Engineer

practical tips and insights for success in today's job market- Grapevine

Hi everyone, I am somebody who hasn't interviewed in a while and wanted to get a quick pulse about how the job market is right now. Looking to hear about personal anecdotes. What has your experience been like in today's market compared to 2021? For people who got a huge hike in 2021, how have your appraisals been like? Are you facing issues while switching?

Personally, I haven't been getting random emails from recruiters like I used to get back in 2020/21. Have you also seen a slowdown?

For people who have not been looking out, how have appraisals been for you this year compared to 2021 when attrition was quite high?

Current job market

Software Engineer

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People who are recently doing a job search, how difficult is the current market
Especially for generalist roles- Program Manager, Founders office, Product managers. 

Also, how do you secure referrals.

Any tips would be helpful

Thanks

Job search

Growth Manager

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Struggling to land interviews. I have been applying for months now. I feel it's very competitive and the bar is higher.

Your thoughts? Suggestions to land a decent job in this market.

Feeling frustrated and hopeless day by day.

Role : Data Analytics & Engineer

How's the Job Market 😔

Software Developer

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Hello, its been on my mind for sometime. Im in a job which doesn’t seem to be going in any direction (gate walled, no clarity, team politics) and getting fed up over last few months. Want to quit & take a break, but considering the job scene here, it might be a sometime before I get another job. So should I leave or rot for few more months? 😭 
Hows the job hunting scene right now? Any advise would be really appreciated.. 🙏

Stay n rot or leave

UX/UI Designer

Hi, I have been working in TCS for the last 7.5 yrs. There hasn't been a good financial growth in all these yrs, so, now I am planning to look for a job change. I have worked on technologies like python, ML, azure cloud, data bricks, azure data factory etc.
What's the current scenario for a job change right now? Have hirings been affected somehow adversely by the ongoing news of "recession"?
Is it the right time to look for change?

Current job change environment

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Hey everyone, I’ve been job hunting for two months but have only received two callbacks so far. I’m curious to know what’s been working for others. 

I get a sense that LinkedIn applications aren’t getting noticed, and cold reachouts to HRs haven’t been helping either (like they used to). Any advice on what other strategy I should try? I’d appreciate any and all tips. Thanks! 

Background: PM with four years of experience in fintech and mobility.

Job search advice in the current market

Product Manager

I’m dumbfounded when the best piece of advice I hear is that its a numbers game and probability is supreme.
There’s got to be a strategy that one applies to shortlist from the ocean of offers out there.

- applying in the same domain as your current company?
- platform or regions where recruiters are more active?
- directly talking to freelance HMs and doing a deal?

If no hack, just share what worked for you? And how are you optimising the job searching?

Give me your best strategies for job hunting?

1. Accept that it's a numbers game. Especially in this market  
 2. Embrace that there may be a super stupid person on the other side . E.G - My CV was rejected at a big Web3  startup, but I persisted : went through a reference spoke to HR and showed her how the CV is a 90%+ Match. She ended up fixing an interview. What if I didn't have a referral? Jata na 
 3. There is only one hack - get that CV in front of the hiring managers face : through referrals, through problem solution one pagers that I've DM'd directly to founders or hiring managers, consistently applying to the widest net, getting friendly and maintaining good relations with head hunters: I've helped so many head hunters with their other mandates unrelated to me, just for the sake of it. No expectations.  
  
 DESPITE throwing such a wide net, it still is roughly taking me 9-10 months for my next gig. Sure I'm looking at leadership mandates and woh roles by default halway mein nahi khatam hote.  
  
 But play the numbers smartly is the only way. Send a 100 tries out (but customized and personalized not spam) and tab hi kaam karega.

Brand Marketing Manager

I have survived this round of layoff in PayPal b it I am pretty sure we are gonna be having another round by year end.
In this current scenario I am hearing a lot about google and some specific companies opening positions for software engineering.
What should be your recommendation in the current scenario 
Try to switch companies 
Or just stay back and be ready for interview prep

Yoe 4.5

Switching jobs in the current market

How’s the market situation currently? 
Are you getting enough calls? 
What skills are getting more attention- is it gen-ai, is it cloud, is it full stack ? 
What all needs to be prepped for more than 12++ yrs experience 
How much preparation is needed? 
Are the interviews getting tougher? 
Pls help- I’m under paid, haven’t got hike, bonus, gdp nothing i got and been given stupid reasons and no approvals for leaves also.. 

Simply frustrating and wanting to start preparing for interviews..

Have ppl tried to switch recently ?

Frontend Engineer

I have recently joined Oracle(4 months back) and now, I get the interview for google and walmart.

What to do in such situations please guide!

Is it okay to look for new opportunities just after joining a company?

Recently, I interviewed a senior individual about their job hunting experience after 8 months, 50+ interviews, and interactions with 10+ companies. What they shared is quite eye-opening and worth sharing with my fellow Grapeviners to stay informed about the current market trends.

There's a concerning trend of false interviews or what some might call "candidate fishing." Companies seem dissatisfied with many candidates they encounter initially, leading to rejections for trivial reasons or minor interview slip-ups. This indicates an oversupply of candidates in the market.

Most companies have multiple candidates lined up for each job role, creating unnecessary backups. Consequently, last-minute job offer declines are not uncommon, even after successfully navigating through all interview rounds.

The interview process itself can be lengthy, ranging from one to two months, with interviews scheduled during weekends, late nights, and early mornings becoming more common.

Some common reasons for rejection include:

1. Diversity hiring concerns
2. Expectations of being a master of everything
3. Common interview formats with overwhelming ratios like 2:1, 3:1, or 4:1, putting candidates on the spot
4. Companies adopting a "Why should we not hire you?" mindset
5. Scrutiny over resume details, such as short job stints, despite ongoing industry layoffs
6. Negative assumptions about candidates from top tech companies (FAANG) looking for new roles
7. Rejections after multiple rounds (7-10 rounds) of interviews
8. Ghosting becoming a prevalent issue

If you're experiencing these challenges, remember that you're not alone. Many others are facing similar issues. Hang in there; the tide will eventually turn.

Job Market Reality Check

Lawyer

Especially in these times

Any job portal ?? Referral?? Contacting HRs??

What's helping you land a job?

DevOps Engineer

I have been applying on various job portals - LinkedIn, Naukri, Instahyre. But not getting any shortlists.

Asking for a referral feels like a transaction because the other person does not know me.

What other strategies have worked for you?

Strategies for making a switch in this market

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I have recently applied for 5 different companies, and it's the very first time I'm going to be switching. Any tips for how I should go about negotiating in interviews and what happens if I'm not happy with the compensation they are offering. Should I still get the offer letter and keep it with me to ask for higher than what the first company offered? 

Any general tips will help. Thanks.

Need tips on Job switch and interviews.

Business Analyst

I wanted to know from fellow grapeviners, how are you guys looking to switch jobs or have done so already in recent few weeks/months. What is your go to strategy that you follow to get your next job offer, also how do you verify if the role would be a good fit for you?

Since the market is inclined towards folks with 5years or more experience for jobs in West/remote. Even in Bangalore many are looking mostly for 3+yrs experience.

If you are early in career(<3 years exp) then do tell. Experienced folks can also suggest.

How are you switching jobs?

Travelling over the next few hours. Thought of doing an AMA. 
First job out of college, 8+ year experience. TC :1.8cr

L6 staff at google- AMA

I am seeing LinkedIn posts everyday about how people are starting a new position in a different organisation. I've tried LinkedIn job posts, asking for referrals, trying less popular job portals, applying directly in career pages of companies, and changing my resume multiple times. But no luck. Even if the resume gets shortlisted now, there's no further action. 

I can see multiple people giving seminars on how to switch jobs but everyone has the same things to say.

Any suggestions?

How are you successfully switching jobs?

Is it the right time to change job? 
How's market trends for IT roles?
If switching the job, How much hike expect (%)

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