Is it time to GIVE UP?

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fGJC67

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fGJC67
Feb 24, 2020 15 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I am in a tough situation since the past week and was unable to find my way out. As always decided to reach out to this annonymous yet effective community.

I am on my H1B and since the past one year have been applying for T/PgM jobs. I was able to get few interview calls and also had onsites at FB,Visa, Akamai, etc.
Though I spent sleepless nights and gave 100% of my efforts I wasn’t successful in getting any offer.
Each rejection comes as a massive blow and I am losing my confidence. I tried seeking feedback by approaching the HMs but everyone told I did great and it was a tough decision.

Honestly with no constructive feedback I am disappointed and couldnt decide if I should give up looking for PgM jobs and instead look for technical jobs such as Software Engineers, automation jobs, etc.

Its hard to give up but even harder to hold on and keep facing rejections.
Am i into the wrong direction? Is it really hard to get PgM jobs on H1b? Lots of such questions for which I am struggling to find answers.

Thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated.

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  • Google
    Drunk 🥴

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    Drunk 🥴
    I have learned that I lose nothing by trying more. Knock all doors you can, you don’t know which one opens for you.

    Ask for referrals and get interviews lined up everywhere you can snd have fun. You’ll make it.
    Feb 24, 2020 0
  • Pm me, I’m a hiring manager who interviews a lot of engineers. I can provide you with a direct feedback, which will help you
    Feb 24, 2020 0
  • Google
    fGJC67

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    fGJC67
    OP
    I am not full time. A contractor at Google and I don’t see any possibilities of a full time.
    Feb 24, 2020 1
  • Amazon
    UFos06

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    UFos06
    My favorite interview opening line is that this is not an exam that you pass or fail, get approved or rejected. It is a fitment evaluation, the company evaluates if you are a good fit for the role and you evaluate the company if it is fit to be your employer. Do not be disappointed.
    That said I do not understand what your expertise is - you mentioned both PgM and software engineer jobs. I think you need to find out what you are really good at and what you bring to the table and then prep only for those interviews. Be ready with examples of what you have done that make you valuable in that role. Also, TPgM is a tech role, PgM may not be depending on the company. Software engineering is more deeply rooted in tech than TPgM - hands on. So, again define your space. Don't let the H1B bother you, be open to positions outside of the US too. Good luck!
    Feb 25, 2020 0
  • Your taking rejections hard. The only way to get a job is to cast a wide net. You have to be ok with rejection to look for jobs. My win rate after applying for the past 6 months is 1/36. It’s a funnel. Most of these applications will be rejections, no matter how great a person you are. It has no bearing on you personally. Anyone you look up to has gone through the same thing. All your hero’s. All your heroine’s. Same funnel of rejection.
    Feb 24, 2020 0