Juniors — Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews

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There’s a difference between how things SHOULD work vs. how they DO work

SHOULD companies hire & train more juniors? Yes!
SHOULD companies stop asking for years of experience for junior roles? Yes!
SHOULD companies stop requiring a bachelors degree for some roles? Yes!

We fight that fight every day knowing that realistically this a months, years, or maybe decades long fight as we are literally changing the entire hiring culture of hundreds of thousands of companies entrenched in the current market mindset.

But you need a job NOW! 😓
And you can’t wait for the revolution! 😰

So focus on what you can control!
And step 1 is understanding what you’re up against

The Hiring Manager

Empathize with this person for a moment. Imagine:

• not being 100% dedicated to the job search (like candidates are), and
• you’re probably understaffed (that’s why you’re hiring), so
• you’re overwhelmed by taking on all the extra work, and
• in-between your hectic schedule you’re reviewing resumés, and
• facing potentially HUNDREDS of…