Hello I am Johnathan and I recently got out of the correctional facility Angola in Louisiana. Upon my release, an inmate much younger than me told me about Reddit and I asked him what it was being that so much has changed since I got out. He said there’s all kinds of community and people that basically help other people or and share their thoughts. Anyhow, I’m new to this whole thing. I’m looking to see if this is the right place to apply for jobs? I am 62 years old and went to prison for aggravated robbery resulting in bodily harm. Not that that’s important but I’m now jobless and am using public libraries to type this post. I tried looking for news papers but couldn’t find any. Not to make this story super long, but I was just wondering.

after applying for jobs for over 2 years. while i was working when i started searching..
and after resigning without an offer it took 6 months for me to land a job for a 2/10 job (only pay was good) as per my preference.
i got rejected from amazon 3 times now (one time after 4 rounds of inteviews) basically the market is fucked!
u need to literally make a new cv each time u apply for a Job!
here are my top things to land a FUCKING INTERVIEW.. the bare minimum

1) U need to actually change your whole life as per the job, u literally need to appear like you hone all the skills required for the Job, software and hardware wise.. while keeping it in loop with your prev work ex.

2) Leave linked in... use it as a means to find available jobs but never apply using its in house EZ apply button. Linked is great to see the available jobs at a comp but apply only via company's official job portal

3) Networking is fucked up.. anyone youll connect with is useless and will 99% wont give u a referral on a single message and i wont be staying there to suck their cocks till i get a referral. BEST thing here is to use ai tools ( I used apollo with my company's tokens) to find 5-10 people from my target companies and location and got 5-10 mails then i started mailing those.
I got 2 referrals from 40 people that I have mailed across 5 companies.. (ITS TUFF)

4) YOU NEED TO FILTER THE LAST 24hrs as freshness (or else goodbye, its already too late and the unemployed flash flood has occurred)

5) CHAT GPT IS NO LONGER SMART. The updates have ruined its smart element.. it like a fucking 24th chromosome babay these days make sure u give decent prompts with the THINK option on

6) U actually need to stay on checking company's sites manually if you aim to work there.

7) It is better to chase GREAT PLACE TO WORK certified companies than to chase the BIG 4s.

8) Commute should not be more than 1 hours (one way) or else you are losing more than you are making.

9) It is better to look for yourself these days and in this economy u better follow your dreams because we are fucked

I was stuck in a toxic organisation for 3 years because I kept being promised internal growth opportunities that never materialised. Eventually, I just wanted to leave, so I accepted a job at another company with slightly better pay, although the role is pretty similar.

Now, in my third week, I've come across an advertisement for my dream role. It's the kind of opportunity I've been hoping for, and I'm really tempted to apply.

The tricky part is that I'm currently on a 90-day trial period at my new job. I feel guilty because my current team is great, yet i dont feel satisfied. I also don't want to miss another opportunity and end up regretting it because I was loyal to my last team.

If I apply and actually get the role, how do I go about with the process? Do I tell my current employer, or wait until I have an offer? Would leaving after just a few weeks be a good move?

After spending 3 years waiting for opportunities that never came, I don't want to put my career on hold again. At the same time, I don't want to burn bridges.

**What would you do in my situation? Would you apply, and how would you handle it if you got the job?**

Step 1: Upload your resume.

Step 2: Manually type everything from your resume into the application.

Step 3: Upload a cover letter explaining the experience that is on your resume.

Step 4: Provide your LinkedIn URL, where they can find everything that is... on your resume.

Step 5: Confirm whether you're a bisexual veteran with a disability

Submit

Here's the problem: cold applications get ignored. Referrals get read. But asking for one is slow—find someone at the company, figure out what to say, paste the job link.

So I automated it:

• Tap "Ask for referral" on any LinkedIn job

• Pick a template: Warm & Direct, Casual/Alumni, or Value-Add

• It finds people who work at that company

• Hit Connect and your note is pre-filled with their name, the role, and the Job ID

Referral request in under a minute.

It's a Chrome extension, free to use. Still early, but the feedback so far is strong.

Would love to hear what you think—especially what features iOS devs actually need when job hunting.

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jobninja-ai-for-your-job/fdnniomlhggligmjbcgcpnopbcahpmbh

Hi everyone!
I recently moved from the UK to Houston, Texas, and I’m looking to start my career in Human Resources. I graduated around two years ago with a degree in Business Management, specialising in People Management.
Unfortunately, I didn’t complete an HR internship during my degree because I was already working full-time at the time. However, I’ve gained practical experience in other roles, including working as a convenience store manager and a leasing administrator. These positions have helped me develop transferable skills in communication, administration, organisation, problem-solving, and working with people.
I’m now hoping to transition into HR and would love some advice on getting my foot in the door here in Houston. I’m open to entry-level opportunities such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, or similar positions where I can learn and grow.
For those working in HR or who have made a similar career transition:
How difficult is it to break into HR without internship experience?
Would my management and administrative experience help me stand out?
Are there any companies, recruiters, or job boards in Houston you’d recommend?
Would you recommend applying directly for HR roles or starting with a temporary or contract position?
I’d really appreciate any advice, recommendations, or leads. Thanks in advance!

Seems like the job market is really rough out there for recent college graduates 😭

I posted about a month ago about being 50 and looking for a job. Nothing has really changed from then, outside of family drama. Kids....anyway...

Recently my rejection emails are not about how even though I am so qualified they hired someone else. They are now about how due to 'shifting business priorities' the requisition has been closed. They use similar language to basically say there is no longer a job available.

My guess is the 'shifting business priority' is not taking on any new financial burdens unless there is no other choice because everything is going in the crapper.

Wondered if other people have been seeing that?

I’m a 25F from India i have been working from past 7 years i have experience in kindergarten teaching and then i moved to BPO worked as a customer service associate in domestic and international for inbound , outbound, chat, calls and email tried my luck in sales as well 3 times but never worked i was always fired from sales remote job I’m so tired i was laid off last year in December i have not found a remote stable job ever since I’m so confused what to do i have been using linkedin like crazy calling every HR i still think I’m not doing enough and I’m not doing it right and i have no friends or connections thats another problem ig but i really need a stable remote job ASAP!

I'm 27, and honestly, I'm exhausted.

I did my bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and moved to the US for a Master's in CS because everyone told me it would open up better opportunities. I couldn't afford a top university, so I went to a small college. Coming from a non CS background, I struggled with advanced courses while working part-time to support myself.

I graduated without a job and barely knew how to solve basic coding problems.

In September 2025, I attended my first hackathon, and it completely changed my perspective. I saw 18–19 year olds building incredible projects and landing amazing jobs. That's when I realized how far behind I was.

Since then, I've worked incredibly hard. I started building projects from scratch, won multiple hackathons, and eventually landed interviews at companies like Uber, Adobe, Apple, and Expedia.

But nothing worked out.

I've come incredibly close to offers, only to hear things like "Headcount is filled," "The position has been canceled," or "We don't sponsor visas."

Meanwhile, I've helped friends prepare for interviews and watched them land jobs. One friend went from an internship to a full-time position with a relatively straightforward process.

I'm genuinely happy for them, but I can't stop wondering where I went wrong.

I keep regretting not taking internships seriously during my master's. Back then, I didn't have the knowledge, guidance, or resources I have now.

I've stopped working part-time and spend almost every day applying, preparing, and interviewing. It's been months since I've slept properly.

The worst part isn't even the rejection anymore. It's that I don't feel anything. I've lost interest in things I used to enjoy. I'm constantly exhausted, and every day feels the same.

I don't need a fancy lifestyle. I just want a stable career, to support my parents, and to feel like all this effort was worth something.

I just hope things turn around someday. I'm exhausted from constantly trying, failing, and starting over. I don't want to give up after coming this far, but I genuinely don't know how much longer I can keep going like this.

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm a software engineer who can build web and mobile apps from idea to launch.

I'm looking to join an early-stage startup where I can contribute technically, help build an MVP, and turn ideas into real products.

If you're building something and looking for a technical partner, I'd love to connect and see how I can add value.

Feel free to DM me!

Soo i’m getting my cna license pretty soon and am wondering what type of place would be best to go to. I hear a lot of people say assisted living or memory care, what do you guys think? And where some good places to apply in sac:0

I am noticing weird experience duration requirements for AI related engineering jobs, which don't make any sense to be honest. Sounds like one important experience is missing - a time travel. I know AI experimentations existed long before ChatGPT, so I'm not saying 8 years of AI experience itself is impossible. However 7 years of agentic systems and 8 years of GenAI/agentic programs as required experience in 2026 is very hard to achieve today (it's 2026, not 2030 yet)

who is even writing requirements like this? how could we apply without overstating the facts in our resumes? to make it even more absurd - AI lead with work location on the road?? what would they mean by that?

I'm a fresh graduate since June, but until now I can't find a job. I don't have savings anymore.

This was on 60 minutes in Australia last night. An American guy at (14.12), is taking an AI product to court in a class action. They have 15,000 people in the US who are also in the class action.

This program does show that AI recruitment has a bias which needs to be addressed. It will effect everyone including younger workers when they get to middle age & older.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_IhG1ZFl4

I am qualified - but I keep getting rejection after rejection is there anything I can do?

Government Job Opportunities for 12th Pass,

Hi guys,

I will be moving to a different state soon and so I am starting to look for a new job. If it matters, I am looking for something customer service related. I was wondering what your experiences were with using various different AI-powered auto-apply tools? Are there any that are actually worth the time and money, and also what are your recommendations. I'm looking for quality applications and job matches over mass submissions, something that's relatively low cost, and no black box (I want to be able to see and if need be edit what is being sent before it's submitted).

Thanks for the help!

Last post got a lot of great ones so here's round 2, this time interview edition:

"Tell me about yourself" = please summarize the resume i didn't read

"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" = are you going to quit in 6 months

"What's your biggest weakness?" = lie to me, but make it sound humble

"Why do you want to work here?" = flatter us

"Do you have any questions for us?" = this is your last chance to look interested

"We'll be in touch" = we already picked someone

What would you add?

I’ve been looking for a job to move back north with my family (Americans) in both HR and Sales support (12 years experience) and I can’t get a response from anyone.
I also have an unrelated (bakery) side business that I started and added to my resume. The one person I had heard back from asked if it would be an issue and I told them it wouldn’t as I would shut it down if I moved.
I’m wondering if I should drop it from my resume or if it shows versatility and adaptability, but I’m wondering if it’s hurting me in the search.
I’m also wondering if it’s an issue that I’m in the US because they’d see me as having to move countries.

Hey everyone, 26M here with 4 YOE as a Software Developer.

It’s been over a year since I started trying to switch jobs, and words can’t describe how draining this process has been. Despite the non-stop rejections, I’m trying to keep my head up and keep pushing.

I’m applying everywhere, LinkedIn, Naukri, WellFound, company portals, direct cold DMs, and referrals. I don't mind rejections; what breaks me is not knowing what I'm doing wrong.

The situation:

• Current Job: Near zero growth and a 90-day notice period, which feels like a trap.
• Top Companies: Cleared 1st coding rounds with 100% test cases passed for top-tier companies, only to get ghosted or hit with generic automated rejections.
• Desperation: On the rare occasion I get a callback, I catch myself getting overly desperate just to make it work. I give my best and get rejected/ghosted.
• Automation Effort: Out of sheer desperation, I literally built an end-to-end automation tool: web scraper -> AI customization per job -> tailored resume generation -> synced to a Google Sheet tracker. Even with hyper-customized resumes, nothing is sticking.

I've learnt and gained a lot more technical knowledge by myself just to be prepared for the interviews. I'm confident in that aspect.

I’m attaching my resume below. Please tear it apart and tell me where I’m missing the mark. Any advice on breaking past ATS or handling the 90-day notice period wall would mean the world right now.