Navigating a career transition as a contractor and seeking job interviews in the present employment landscape?

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Hi,

As a mid-level software engineer, I've been serving a prominent semiconductor industry as a contractor for almost two years. I was initially promised a permanent position, but I was recently informed by my Team Lead that they wouldn't be able to convert my contract into a full-time role.

Given the recent upheavals in our Software Department, this doesn't come as a complete surprise. Anticipating this situation, I have been honing my Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) skills since the start of the year. Now, I'm in the process of exploring full-time opportunities in fields like Embedded Software Development and Robotics Software Development.

However, as an immigrant without a green card, I'm facing certain visa restrictions, which I understand could complicate the job search process. At this point, I am feeling slightly overwhelmed and could use some assistance in navigating this transition. I greatly appreciate any advice you can provide.

Alex Chiou · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear about the snub for contractor -> full-time conversion: That's rough given that you've worked there for 2 years.

Since you're feeling overwhelmed, I recommend these resources around managing your time and balancing the job alongside interview prep:

Here's our classic trio of job search related masterclasses as well:

Lastly, I recommend really leveraging the power of the Taro community. Opt into Orbiit.ai member matching when those go live (keep an eye on Slack and email for the announcements) and look for folks to pair up with for mock interviews in the #member-matching Slack channel. The simple act of sharing makes going through tough experiences so much better.

Best of luck!

Navigating a career transition as a contractor and seeking job interviews in the present employment landscape?

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