I FINALLY DID IT, I GOT A FT OFFER!

After recruiting for 9 months, being turned down, waitlisted, and humbled many times. I FINALLY did it, I got an offer. 3-4 months ago I made a post sharing some metrics of my recruiting process and how challenging it has been. Below you’ll find updated numbers of my recruiting experience: Applications completed: 480+ Cold out reach messages sent: 460+Networking calls / coffees had: 85+ Networking turned into interviews: 8 Interviews attended: 47 rounds Offers received: 3 Some of these numbers may be boring to many of you, but they are a reflection of how challenging it has been to recruit in this market. And a reminder that you’re not alone and to keep your head up. Do not quit. Do not give up. It is only over once you want it to be over.

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An arduous process not for the faint of heart, congratulations, don’t quit while you’re ahead this is where the hard part begins.

 

congratulations and thanks for sharing - currently grinding for a spot right now and it's inspiring to see another hustler finally land. i wish you all the best and a great career ahead!

 

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