@hacked2hired.bsky.social
Laid off cybersecurity leader, BSKY'ing my way to a new job.
My story as it unfolds: https://hacked2hired.com/blog
My story as it unfolds: https://hacked2hired.com/blog
Progress - I hit 150 applications! 1 first interview, and 2 second interviews lined up over the next week. 🤞
April 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Progress - I hit 150 applications! 1 first interview, and 2 second interviews lined up over the next week. 🤞
A salary range helps us both make sure we're not wasting time. For example, if you’re posting a salary range from $100k to $200k but have no intention of paying above $130k, that’s not a range — that’s a fictional story. Just say “we’re cheap” and move on. #SalaryTransparency
March 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A salary range helps us both make sure we're not wasting time. For example, if you’re posting a salary range from $100k to $200k but have no intention of paying above $130k, that’s not a range — that’s a fictional story. Just say “we’re cheap” and move on. #SalaryTransparency
The wage gap between staying put and moving on has hit a 10-year low. In early 2025: job stayers saw a 4.6% wage increase, barely behind the 4.8% for switchers. 📊🔍
Tech industry? Not spared. Offers are coming in $10K-$40K lower than expected, even in AI. 🖥️💔
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Tech industry? Not spared. Offers are coming in $10K-$40K lower than expected, even in AI. 🖥️💔
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
March 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The wage gap between staying put and moving on has hit a 10-year low. In early 2025: job stayers saw a 4.6% wage increase, barely behind the 4.8% for switchers. 📊🔍
Tech industry? Not spared. Offers are coming in $10K-$40K lower than expected, even in AI. 🖥️💔
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Tech industry? Not spared. Offers are coming in $10K-$40K lower than expected, even in AI. 🖥️💔
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Progress - Week 16-> Applications: 125. Lighter on the applications this week as most of my time was spent in interviewing or interview prep. I survived Amazon's Loop interview, and had a good HR chat about a BISO role.
March 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Progress - Week 16-> Applications: 125. Lighter on the applications this week as most of my time was spent in interviewing or interview prep. I survived Amazon's Loop interview, and had a good HR chat about a BISO role.
I survived Amazon's Loop Interview. Ask me anything.
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I survived Amazon's Loop Interview. Ask me anything.
Progress - Week 15 -> Applications: 121. A few interviews hit at the same time; I have 7 hours of interviews over 4 days next week. 🤞
March 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Progress - Week 15 -> Applications: 121. A few interviews hit at the same time; I have 7 hours of interviews over 4 days next week. 🤞
Wish I had done this sooner! Building a career success library using the STAR method has been a game-changer for interview prep. Don’t wait—start now! 🚀
Check out my latest blog post: www.hacked2hired.com/blog/interview-preparation-building-your-career-success-library
Check out my latest blog post: www.hacked2hired.com/blog/interview-preparation-building-your-career-success-library
Interview Preparation: Building Your Career Success Library — Hacked2Hired
Interview preparation is more than just rehearsing answers—it’s about building a structured library of career success stories. Following Amazon’s advice to prepare for their final interview, I realize...
www.hacked2hired.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Wish I had done this sooner! Building a career success library using the STAR method has been a game-changer for interview prep. Don’t wait—start now! 🚀
Check out my latest blog post: www.hacked2hired.com/blog/interview-preparation-building-your-career-success-library
Check out my latest blog post: www.hacked2hired.com/blog/interview-preparation-building-your-career-success-library
Unemployment: 4.1%
February Jobs: +151K, lead by healthcare.
Layoffs up, lead by federal employees.
Consumer confidence down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
February Jobs: +151K, lead by healthcare.
Layoffs up, lead by federal employees.
Consumer confidence down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
March 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Unemployment: 4.1%
February Jobs: +151K, lead by healthcare.
Layoffs up, lead by federal employees.
Consumer confidence down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
February Jobs: +151K, lead by healthcare.
Layoffs up, lead by federal employees.
Consumer confidence down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
When a recruiter reaches out to you, sets up a call, and then scolds you for not meeting all the job requirements… 🤷♂️
Recruiter: You don’t have XYZ experience listed in the job description.
Me: You reached out to me… this is YOUR call.
Don’t get mad at me because you’re bad at your job. 😂
Recruiter: You don’t have XYZ experience listed in the job description.
Me: You reached out to me… this is YOUR call.
Don’t get mad at me because you’re bad at your job. 😂
March 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
When a recruiter reaches out to you, sets up a call, and then scolds you for not meeting all the job requirements… 🤷♂️
Recruiter: You don’t have XYZ experience listed in the job description.
Me: You reached out to me… this is YOUR call.
Don’t get mad at me because you’re bad at your job. 😂
Recruiter: You don’t have XYZ experience listed in the job description.
Me: You reached out to me… this is YOUR call.
Don’t get mad at me because you’re bad at your job. 😂
Progress - End of Week 13 -> Applications: 100. I had a good 3rd/final interview this week. I'm scheduling the 'loop' interview at AWS. And, I have a first interview scheduled next week.
March 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Progress - End of Week 13 -> Applications: 100. I had a good 3rd/final interview this week. I'm scheduling the 'loop' interview at AWS. And, I have a first interview scheduled next week.
The Big Freeze!
The job market's on ice! 🥶 Despite low unemployment, workers are staying put & hiring's slowed down.
"The pace of new hiring had fallen to where it had been in the early 2010s, when unemployment was more than 7 percent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The job market's on ice! 🥶 Despite low unemployment, workers are staying put & hiring's slowed down.
"The pace of new hiring had fallen to where it had been in the early 2010s, when unemployment was more than 7 percent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Big Freeze!
The job market's on ice! 🥶 Despite low unemployment, workers are staying put & hiring's slowed down.
"The pace of new hiring had fallen to where it had been in the early 2010s, when unemployment was more than 7 percent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The job market's on ice! 🥶 Despite low unemployment, workers are staying put & hiring's slowed down.
"The pace of new hiring had fallen to where it had been in the early 2010s, when unemployment was more than 7 percent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Do you have Layoff Anxiety?! You're not alone.
"As many as 1 in 3 Americans say they’re experiencing layoff anxiety for 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by lending firm Clarify Capital."
www.hrdive.com/news/america...
"As many as 1 in 3 Americans say they’re experiencing layoff anxiety for 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by lending firm Clarify Capital."
www.hrdive.com/news/america...
1 in 3 Americans say they have layoff anxiety
Layoff anxiety is more than double among remote workers than in-office employees, per a survey.
www.hrdive.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Do you have Layoff Anxiety?! You're not alone.
"As many as 1 in 3 Americans say they’re experiencing layoff anxiety for 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by lending firm Clarify Capital."
www.hrdive.com/news/america...
"As many as 1 in 3 Americans say they’re experiencing layoff anxiety for 2025, according to the results of a recent survey by lending firm Clarify Capital."
www.hrdive.com/news/america...
🚨 Job applications always ask: “What are your salary expectations?”—and answering it wrong can cost you.
After a layoff, do you go high, low, or dodge the question? Here’s how to handle it like a pro. 💰
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations-after-being-laid-off
After a layoff, do you go high, low, or dodge the question? Here’s how to handle it like a pro. 💰
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations-after-being-laid-off
February 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🚨 Job applications always ask: “What are your salary expectations?”—and answering it wrong can cost you.
After a layoff, do you go high, low, or dodge the question? Here’s how to handle it like a pro. 💰
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations-after-being-laid-off
After a layoff, do you go high, low, or dodge the question? Here’s how to handle it like a pro. 💰
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations-after-being-laid-off
Netflix has some crazy salary ranges.
February 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Netflix has some crazy salary ranges.
Progress - End of Week 11: Jobs Applied 80. FINALLY moving on a 2nd interview. Waiting to hear back to the startup I sent a job description for a new role we discussed. And, AWS reached out to schedule an interview.
February 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Progress - End of Week 11: Jobs Applied 80. FINALLY moving on a 2nd interview. Waiting to hear back to the startup I sent a job description for a new role we discussed. And, AWS reached out to schedule an interview.
🚀 Prepping for an interview? Let ChatGPT be your secret weapon! From mock interviews to refining STAR responses, AI can help you nail your next job opportunity. Check out my blog post on using ChatGPT for interview prep. 👇
🔗 www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-interview-preparation
🔗 www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-interview-preparation
How to Use ChatGPT for Interview Preparation — Hacked2Hired
ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for job seekers, helping with mock interviews, refining responses using the STAR method, and improving communication skills. It also assists in researching companies, pr...
www.hacked2hired.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🚀 Prepping for an interview? Let ChatGPT be your secret weapon! From mock interviews to refining STAR responses, AI can help you nail your next job opportunity. Check out my blog post on using ChatGPT for interview prep. 👇
🔗 www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-interview-preparation
🔗 www.hacked2hired.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-interview-preparation
Oof. Rejected in 7 minutes, being one of the first 15 people to apply.
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Oof. Rejected in 7 minutes, being one of the first 15 people to apply.
🚨 Beware of fake LinkedIn job offers! 🕵️♂️ Lazarus Group's new scam targets crypto & travel sectors with malware-infected projects. 🛑 Protect your data & stay vigilant! #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert #StaySafeOnline 💼🔒💻
thehackernews.com/2025/02/cros...
thehackernews.com/2025/02/cros...
Cross-Platform JavaScript Stealer Targets Crypto Wallets in New Lazarus Group Campaign
Lazarus Group targets job seekers via fake LinkedIn offers, delivering malware that steals crypto wallet data.
thehackernews.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
🚨 Beware of fake LinkedIn job offers! 🕵️♂️ Lazarus Group's new scam targets crypto & travel sectors with malware-infected projects. 🛑 Protect your data & stay vigilant! #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert #StaySafeOnline 💼🔒💻
thehackernews.com/2025/02/cros...
thehackernews.com/2025/02/cros...
🚨 IT Unemployment Hits 5.7% 📈 as AI 🤖 shakes up Tech Jobs! From 98,000 to 152,000 jobless in just a month. Is automation the future or a challenge for IT pros? 💻🔍
#TechTrends #AIImpact #jobmarketrealities
www.wsj.com/articles/it-...
#TechTrends #AIImpact #jobmarketrealities
www.wsj.com/articles/it-...
IT Unemployment Rises to 5.7% as AI Hits Tech Jobs
The unemployment rate in the information technology sector rose from 3.9% in December to 5.7% in January, well above last month’s overall jobless rate of 4%, in the latest sign of how automation and t...
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚨 IT Unemployment Hits 5.7% 📈 as AI 🤖 shakes up Tech Jobs! From 98,000 to 152,000 jobless in just a month. Is automation the future or a challenge for IT pros? 💻🔍
#TechTrends #AIImpact #jobmarketrealities
www.wsj.com/articles/it-...
#TechTrends #AIImpact #jobmarketrealities
www.wsj.com/articles/it-...
Progress - End of Week 10: Jobs Applied 70. Had a really good interview with a startup founder; potentially going to see if we can carve out a new role. Always worked for Fortune 500, though - anxious about the idea of going to a vendor. Thoughts?
February 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Progress - End of Week 10: Jobs Applied 70. Had a really good interview with a startup founder; potentially going to see if we can carve out a new role. Always worked for Fortune 500, though - anxious about the idea of going to a vendor. Thoughts?
Struggling with behavioral interview questions? Master the STAR method to give compelling answers that showcase your skills! ⭐️ Check out my latest blog post to learn how to ace your next interview.
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/mastering-the-star-method-a-foolproof-way-to-ace-behavioral-interviews
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/mastering-the-star-method-a-foolproof-way-to-ace-behavioral-interviews
Mastering the STAR Method: A Foolproof Way to Ace Behavioral Interviews — Hacked2Hired
The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is a structured approach to answering behavioral interview questions effectively. It helps candidates provide clear, concise, and compelling responses...
www.hacked2hired.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Struggling with behavioral interview questions? Master the STAR method to give compelling answers that showcase your skills! ⭐️ Check out my latest blog post to learn how to ace your next interview.
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/mastering-the-star-method-a-foolproof-way-to-ace-behavioral-interviews
www.hacked2hired.com/blog/mastering-the-star-method-a-foolproof-way-to-ace-behavioral-interviews
🚨 Workday announces job cuts of 1,750 positions, 8.5% of its workforce, to focus on AI growth 🤖
apnews.com/article/work...
apnews.com/article/work...
Workday lays off 1,750 employees, or about 8.5% of its workforce
Workday is cutting about 1,750 jobs, or 8.5% of its workforce. Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach said Wednesday the layoffs were necessary for ongoing growth efforts at the company — including a particular ...
apnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚨 Workday announces job cuts of 1,750 positions, 8.5% of its workforce, to focus on AI growth 🤖
apnews.com/article/work...
apnews.com/article/work...
Progress - End of Week 9: Jobs Applied 60. Last week's HR interview was for an interesting job, but the salary was only 2/3 of my previous role. Got some positive responses I'm scheduling interviews for this week.
February 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Progress - End of Week 9: Jobs Applied 60. Last week's HR interview was for an interesting job, but the salary was only 2/3 of my previous role. Got some positive responses I'm scheduling interviews for this week.
Applying to lead InfoSec at a large legal firm. My password for their job application system is too complex, me with my special characters. :-(
At least I know where to start - let me review your AppSec and IAM policies!
At least I know where to start - let me review your AppSec and IAM policies!
January 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Applying to lead InfoSec at a large legal firm. My password for their job application system is too complex, me with my special characters. :-(
At least I know where to start - let me review your AppSec and IAM policies!
At least I know where to start - let me review your AppSec and IAM policies!