I’m an almost 50 year-old English major with a spotty career history, including about 20 years of various forms ‘self-employment’.
Getting a good job can be really, really hard. My current gig at a not-quite-but-almost FAANG took me six months to land. But it’s also entirely possible.
If, like me, you’re not automatically hireable based on your accomplishments, I suggest you approach everything up to the interview as an exercise in marketing. Then treat the interview process as an exercise in sales.
Then all you have to do is get lucky and be prepared to learn as much as you need to to perform in your role.
Getting a good job can be really, really hard. My current gig at a not-quite-but-almost FAANG took me six months to land. But it’s also entirely possible.
If, like me, you’re not automatically hireable based on your accomplishments, I suggest you approach everything up to the interview as an exercise in marketing. Then treat the interview process as an exercise in sales.
Then all you have to do is get lucky and be prepared to learn as much as you need to to perform in your role.