Hi all,

It looks like I will only be able to work in my local area plus close surrounds for now due to health reasons. I need to find a admin role but I'm planning on getting a IT support role. Its mainly in that order because Admin roles are a lot easier to get where I am plus, I'm already from a admin background.

My question is, is there a platform where I can search for local businesses by job type? Regardless of whether there is a job available or not? I'm not sure whether this is possible anywhere yet so currently I just use Google maps and business directories which is fine it's just a pain to do.

Is this the only way? Or am I missing something? Is there a easier way?

I am currently in process of looking for a new job but I want to see what options or tips anyone has with job search with AI. I did see that they have AI to scan and review resumes on some application.

Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated

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If you've been able to secure a job abroad while sitting in India, can you please guide us? How did you go about it? What worked and what didn't? The goal is to get better exposure and become financially secure sooner.

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Since original job descriptions are unnecessarily long and I have to go through dozens of them at a time, I spend around 3-5 seconds evaluating each job by reading its summary with the tech stack as the first sentence along with YoE, clearance, education and other requirements. I no longer read full job descriptions since it takes more time and slows down the process of looking for jobs that are worth my time applying to. Since job boards don't summarize each and every job description for you I made a custom job board that does that and also lets you filter jobs by specific number of YoE, programming languages, education, clearance, visa sponsorship, etc. You can check it out here.

Why I made this: Finding a job involves spending lots of time reading long job descriptions. I know I’ve spent way too much time scrolling through countless postings that just weren’t a good fit and worth the time spent filling out the application. So, I built this site to help speed things up.

What it does:

• Quick Summaries: Each job comes with details extracted by AI like the tech stack, summary of responsibilities and requirements, years of experience (YoE), visa sponsorship, security clearance, education requirements, etc. This way, you can see what you need to know at a glance, making it super easy to decide if a position is worth your time applying for. No need to read long job descriptions. You can customize the job list or table view to only see the information you need.
• Advanced Filtering: You can filter out jobs that aren’t right for you. Don't have a clearance or a degree, need a sponsorship, only looking for a specific YoE range or seniority level, want specific role categories or programming languages? There's a filter for each of those.
• Hiding jobs and companies: You can hide jobs and they will never appear again, unlike the other major job board that shows you jobs you've previously hidden. You can also hide all jobs from a specific company if you want. When you mark a job as applied to, whenever you see another job from the same company you'll see the number of existing applications and rejections so that you can avoid applying to that company again.

I plan implementing many more features like generating individualized cover letters and resumes using AI for each job, email alerts, application tracker, etc.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or any feedback you might have. What features would make it better and/or easier to use? Check it out if you're interested, and let me know what you think!

I have set job alerts, and when I click on them, sometimes (not all jobs have these) I can spot weird labels in the URL:

• NOT_ELIGIBLE_FOR_CHARGING
• BUDGET_EXHAUSTED_JOB

My assumption would have been that first label means I'm outside the region where the employer is recruiting, and for the latter that my salary expectations are above their budget.

• I don't remember indicating a salary range on LinkedIn.
• And at no point there's a real text message informing you about that you don't fit, you can freely submit your application.

So yes, I'm confused, what does it mean? I would not like apply to jobs where I have 0 chances.

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I've been sending my resumes almost everyday since June but almost no one replied me back.

I had about 5 interviews, but no one hired me, no one even replied me back after the interview. I even had a company that said they wanted know if I have a time for an interview, but after I told them my schedule, they didn't replied me back.

I don't have any certificate, I don't even have driver's license, so I applied for retail, dishwashing, warehouse, production work, cashier, McDonalds, or any other jobs that give minimum wage or 'no experience or certificate needed'. However, even jobs like that not even hiring me.

What am I doing it wrong? How do I even get a chance to do an interview?

The time is running out, my company is driving me crazy with a lot of jobs. The countdown has started.

I think I can hold on one year / one year and half then I can survive another two years with money.

Now it's time to make an exit strategy and to lead a side hustle or concerne to put full time in 2 years.

Any suggestions of how to manage my leaving starting form this period, is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance to anyone Who will answer to me.

I’m currently a homemaker and planning to re-enter the job market. I’ve had a few interviews and received positive feedback from a big firm, but the offer has been postponed due to a visa issue. Just now I received an offer for a remote freelance job at a small startup, with the possibility of a permanent role after a few months. However, I'm hesitant because the role involves some sales duties, and I’m not interested in staying with that company long-term. Should I take the freelance job while preparing for the big firm (which may take months), or should I pass on it?

What you do in this scenario?

You are applying for a job, the first contact from the company is an email inviting you to start an IA interview. It says:

"This interview is meant to assess your experience and help XXXX team understand your unique skill set. After you take this, XXXX team will review the results and get back to you."

"Please note: This link will only work on desktop - not mobile."

After you open the link a filling a form with basic personal information:

"Please note that this ~27 minute interview will be with an AI interviewer. You will answer each question by speaking out loud, so find a quiet spot and make sure your internet connection is stable. Once this portion is complete there will be a 25-minute coding exercise right after"

I personally don't feel quite comfortable with a non-person interview, I find it rude and disrispectful. But I want first to know if it is an only me thing. They even have a .ai domain. Not a bad thing, but kinda makes me more suspicious. What would you do?

PD: I might be cross-posting this. I am just interested in the opinions of many communities. Hope this don't causes any trouble.

I have been job searching since August and I have been using Excel to track the jobs I've applied to but I recently found a tool that automates most of that and a lot more. You can check it out here if you'd like ApplyNexus

Your resume summary is the only place and opportunity to briefly market yourself, especially if you don't have much experience or are a fresher. You can use it to make an initial strong impression especially for entry-level jobs. You should avoid generic ones. Here's an example:

Original Summary: Recent Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing seeking an Entry-Level Marketing position.

Improved Summary: Highly motivated recent Marketing graduate with a passion for brand strategy. Proven ability to increase social media engagement through targeted content creation (increased engagement by 20% at a local non-profit). Skilled in social media marketing, SEO, and content creation. Eager to contribute to a dynamic marketing team.

Notice the difference? Check out these do's and don'ts for resume summaries, as well as 10 customizable examples for any role that will help your resume stand out.

I had an interview for a YC startup that lasted less than five minutes, even though it was supposed to be fifteen minutes long. They ended the call abruptly without giving any reason. They simply said they would forward my answers to the co-founder and then said goodbye.

I found this behavior quite rude, especially since I had prepared for the interview for an entire week and was excited about the role.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? I think if there wasn't a good match, they could have at least communicated that to me during the call instead of ending it so abruptly.

I'm trying to find a way to search for contract/temporary general labor that would last maybe 1/2 weeks at the most, but I'm having ZERO luck with searches. Jobsite searches are not the most intuitive, and usually are flooded with unrelated results regardless of the terms I put in, often giving me 'full-time' positions even if I've only checked temporary and contract. Does anyone have tips for a better way to narrow down searches and find something like this? I'm genuinely not interested in finding some kind of full-time position, or a temp position where they dangle the carrot, promising that you COULD get hired full time. I have full-time employment, and I don't need a second full-time job.

I'm an Italian student turning 18 in 5 days and I'm desperately searching for an online job to do to support my mother's and mines financial situation. I'm seeking for an online job that takes a little of my time so that I can do that in the afternoons and still be able to study for my last year in highschool. I know it sounds crazy and someone a lazy man would say but I'm trying to both earn some money to afford a rent for my family and live happily. If anyone knows a solution I'd be glad for you to tell me.

For those who've tried some of these tools, which did you find to be the most helpful in helping write tailored resumes and cover letters?

It’s natural to be nervous during interviews - that just means you are doing something important with long-term ramifications. Understanding the reasons behind interview nerves can help individuals better manage their stress and present their best selves. One of the best ways to get around this is to prepare and practice! That means accepting every interview request… even with dummy jobs that you’ll never accept. It’s also helpful to understand the psychology around why you feel the way you do. 

If anyone is struggling with nervousness during interviews, this should provide some insights. 

https://backgroundproof.com/stop-being-nervous/

I am applying for a position in an extremely prestigious organisation. They have asked for "A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of ..". Thing is , in the desired field area I have an experience of 4 years. I have previously done a Ph.D. degree in STEM, which is not related to the area that I am currently working in or what the organisation desires (which is international cooperation and policy). However, my PhD was in a foreign country and a product of international collaboration (scientific cooperation) across borders. So although not directly related to what they had asked for, but I do believe that if I count PhD, it accounts for 7 years of experience. Even if I do not account for PhD, my 4 years of work experience are quite relevant to the job role.

How do I relay this convincingly in the application form?

How would you stand out in a job interview if everyone has the same or better qualifications than you? You should be aware that HRs look for more than just qualifications, they also look for the right fit for their company, and during the job interview, you should make them feel as if this is the person they need. You can go over these 7 tips in detail to elicit this response from HRs. One method is to use job descriptions to tailor your responses to their specific requirements.

By identifying the key skills and experience requirements listed in the description, you can tailor your responses to demonstrate your direct fit. Use specific examples from your own experience to demonstrate how you've successfully used those skills to achieve similar results. Highlighting this alignment reassures the hiring manager that you have the skills to succeed in the role.

Make sure you focus on the most important skills and duties listed for the role, and prepare answers for them about how you used or performed that duty previously in a professional and credible manner. If you're unsure how to phrase your responses properly, you can use AI to help you.

Alright, I've attended 3 rounds of interview for a construction consultancy firm.

The third interview was with the Regional Head, which was kinda non technical, discussing predominantly on my motivation and aspirations.

However, during the interview he asked of I can visit the office next week, to have an "informal interaction" with him and another director from the team, for 30 mins.

I'm really confused now, regarding the purpose of this visit and what to expect during the face-to-face meeting. IMO the interview over Teams went well, where he gave a positive feedback.

What are some titles for those jobs that require you to basically live far from society in literally remote locations to maintain some random, important thing for months on end, like lighthouses or energy grids?

I don't care for people, they generally pay well while being fairly easy, and if I have an internet connection, I could probably manage to do them with zero problems.

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