"Why You're Not Getting Callbacks (It's Not Your Skills)"
The article discusses common mistakes that developers make when applying for jobs, which can lead to a lack of callbacks despite having the necessary skills. It emphasizes the importance of using the right platforms for job applications and optimizing one's LinkedIn profile. Additionally, it highlights the effectiveness of targeted applications over generic ones.
- ▪Many developers with strong skills receive no callbacks due to invisible mistakes in their job applications.
- ▪Applying on outdated platforms like Naukri can lead to being filtered out by ATS systems.
- ▪A well-optimized LinkedIn profile is crucial, as many recruiters check it before reviewing resumes.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3818754) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Devraj Singh Posted on May 25 "Why You're Not Getting Callbacks (It's Not Your Skills)" #webdev #javascript #programming #beginners "You know React. You have projects. You've applied to 30 companies. Zero callbacks. The problem isn't what you know — it's what they see before they even read your resume." This post is going to sting a little. 👇 Not because I'm going to tell you your skills aren't good enough. Actually — the opposite.
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