Job search experience

These two articles were originally written about six months ago, but I was delayed due to other matters. I recently had some time, so I revisited them. Originally, they were two separate articles: one complaining about the bizarre experiences of finding a job back in China, and the other written for headhunters in China. I found they were somewhat related, so I shortened and combined them…

Foreword: I never imagined this series would continue for three consecutive years. Looking back on these three job changes, it felt less like job hunting and more like a journey of self-discovery, a constant oscillation between satisfaction and dissatisfaction. These three years also felt like a rebalancing, a process of repositioning and reassessing myself in the market—trying, exploring…

I've received quite a few job offers in the past two years and undergone numerous background checks. However, each check still makes me nervous. Even though there's nothing shady going on, I never know what kind of trouble they might cause, which makes me very uneasy. After all, I don't want my hard work to be wasted…

I went through another round of interviews this year and received offers from FANMG. I realized that coding practice plays a smaller and smaller role in the job search. There are many reasons for this, but the biggest factor is that coding practice is no longer as difficult for me. Looking back, coding practice is actually a one-time effort with lasting benefits…

The sudden outbreak of the pandemic caused a sharp downturn in the global market, severely impacting all industries. Many technology companies, serving the service sector, were naturally significantly affected. The shrinking market, coupled with a lack of confidence, made this year's job market exceptionally difficult. Fortunately, I personally participated in the job search this year and secured a position…

When I changed jobs a couple of years ago, I shared two articles about my job-hunting experience in the greater Washington, D.C. area (links: "A Brief Discussion on Job Hunting Experiences in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area" and "A Brief Discussion on Job Hunting Experiences in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area 2 - Four Years Later"). This time, I'm expanding my scope to the entire United States, which is a big leap. I have many insights to share with you all…

I was chatting with friends today and discovered that many of them in China are interested in working in the US, but don't know how to make it happen. In my opinion, this is a viable path, and I strongly support capable friends going abroad, whether to seek change, experience, or training. My support for friends going abroad isn't because the US is better than…

When I graduated in 2013, I published a summary of my job-hunting experience ("A Brief Discussion on Job Hunting Experience in the Greater Washington D.C."). Now, four years later, I've reached this juncture again, so I'd like to share some of my thoughts and experiences. Things have changed quite a bit in four years. Firstly, in terms of work experience…

Passing by the school today, the once bustling campus was almost deserted. I had intended to say goodbye to campus life, but found no one to say goodbye to, and nothing to do. Perhaps it's because graduation is still five months away. So be it, from student to worker, from…