For people currently job hunting in tech, are you still writing cover letters for every application? I can’t tell if recruiters even read them anymore. Part of me feels like I’m wasting hours customizing documents when most applications probably get filtered by ATS systems before a human even sees them.

Is this really true? I can’t believe it. https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/us/exgoogle-contractor-says-indians-hire-indians-in-silicon-valley-there-s-a-network-101778646125511-amp.html

Is it common to have “Cultural Fit” interviews in tech companies? My friend has her 2nd round of interview with this startup tech company and apparently it focuses only on the fact that if she is a good fit for the company’s culture. She doesn’t even know the kind of questions they could ask. Do you have an idea on what she can expect from this?

No one talks about the depression that comes with being a tech creative with so much to offer, so much intelligence and skillset, and still yet cannot find the right platform or establishment that will believe in you enough to employ you to grow with the firm and be the best you can be. You see a lot of people get by with far less. Its disheartening! The few times people or firms reach out to you, they only want to use you for something or tap your intelligence for a minute. Its never enough!

Would you refer someone to a job you hate just for the bonus? I found out a friend only referred me to a super toxic company because they have a $10k referral bonus for engineers who stay for 6 months. He knew the place was a mess. It’s hard to trust anyone’s honest opinion of their workplace when there’s a five-figure incentive attached to it.