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Serena Dee

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Serena Dee
Dec 28, 2021 13 Comments

I have been applying for jobs with Uber, Doordash, Toast (and MANY more) for positions I am more than qualified for. I usually get rejected from Toast positions within 20 mins of applying. Lol. All the others, I get rejected despite having all the qualifications needed except that exact title at previous roles. I am in Events Management/ops/client facing/stakeholder relations/IT support/client success experience. I have worked contract work with the biggest brands in tech, gaming, and VR. Managed teams of up to 50.

Do I need to be 100% qualified for these roles?

I am trying to make 100k in 2022. No excuses.

65k
14 YOE

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  • First off, unless you’re applying to a field marketing role, don’t even mention “events management.” If you’re not applying to an IT role, don’t mention “IT support”.

    Candidly, if you have 14 YOE, stop applying to entry-level roles such as “recruitment coordinator”. Middle managers in their late 20s/early 30s aren’t dying to have older direct reports and unfortunately tech recruiters can be ageist and can and will automatically disqualify “older” candidates.

    What kind of roles are you applying to? Get clear on what position(s) you’re seeking and stop reusing the same resume to get your foot in the door, tailor them to the specific role and play up your biggest accomplishments.

    Best of luck
    Dec 29, 2021 2
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      Serena Dee

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      Serena Dee
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      I guess I assumed that they would want someone who is versed in a million things and can pivot or wear many hats if needed. I've been offered consulting and training roles for that reason. I guess I need to know where I want to land. Thank you for the feedback
      Dec 29, 2021
    • There is definitely value in having broad functional experiences, but you mainly don’t want to give the impression that you’re a generalist when most of these tech companies are looking to hire specialists (assuming you’re not applying to management roles). Best of luck again
      Dec 29, 2021
  • Ford
    was racist

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    Qualifications are the minimum.

    Do you have a good resume? Does it feel like you will be successful, if a stranger were to read it?

    I suggest having others review your resume or paying for a resume review service.
    Dec 28, 2021 3
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      Serena Dee

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      Serena Dee
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      I have had someone that did resumes look at it. I revamped the whole thing -- it took days
      Dec 28, 2021
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      Serena Dee

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      Serena Dee
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      I haven't really gone down the referral route. I tried for a recruitment coordinator position (very qualified) with Meta with a referral --- but got rejected too.
      Dec 28, 2021
  • Apple
    TrjD37

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    TrjD37
    Fix your resume.

    Also IT support with 14 YOE should pass $100k
    Dec 28, 2021 0
  • Well, for starters, you listed quite a few very different experiences. Suggest starting with the resume and construct a coherent storyline about your career thus far
    Dec 28, 2021 0
  • Google
    Kagm44

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    Kagm44
    Lol I interviewed with Toast and was told that I was rejected due to my “unclear communication.” You’re really not missing out on anything.
    Dec 28, 2021 0