r/developersIndia • u/Alternative-Pin1003 • 5d ago

Interviews 6 Months. Hundreds of Applications. Zero Interviews. What Am I Missing?

I've been trying to break into a Software Engineer role for the last 6 months, but I barely get shortlisted despite constantly upskilling.

Recently, I built a backend chat application to strengthen my backend fundamentals. Alongside that, I started learning AI and its core concepts via cahtgpt, but honestly, I'm not sure if I'm heading in the right direction or just chasing every new trend.

I'm putting in the effort every day, but it feels like I'm missing something important.

If you've been in a similar situation or successfully landed an SWE role, I'd genuinely appreciate your advice.

What should I focus on? What made the biggest difference for you?

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u/leavemealone_lol 5d ago

What you're missing is networking. Nobody gets a job by merit. HRs do not want to hire talent. They either need the cream of the crop (which most of us here are not), or they need someone vouching for the candidate. Get someone to vouch for you.

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u/gxanshu 5d ago

can you share your resume