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My Learning to Be Hired Again After a Year… Part 2
- After a year of unemployment, the author reflects on finding meaning and identity outside of a job title or company name.
- Deciding to pivot to machine learning engineering, the author sought advice from friends who had made a similar career move.
- Despite the competitive job market, the author chose to try for machine learning engineer positions even at entry level.
- By focusing on self-improvement and showing value in interviews, the author gained three job offers for senior MLE roles.
- The author emphasizes the importance of not begging for jobs but rather selling oneself effectively.
- Through mock interviews and practice, the author improved behavioral interview skills and changed their mindset towards job interviews.
- Struggling with nervousness and judgment during interviews, the author learned to pause, breathe, and refocus to regain control.
- Utilizing the Mnookin Two-Pager exercise helped the author clarify job preferences and goals, leading to a better job fit at Disney.
- Writing as a way to reflect, the author invites readers to follow their posts on TDS and subscribe to their newsletter for more insights and humor.
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