Job Hunting In A Tough Tech Job Market | Resume & LinkedIn Tips

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for stopping by! Links to any resources mentioned in the video are in the description box!

[@michaelwilliams8625]

All the best and more in your job search! ^-^

[@Chicago48]

If you're looking for tech and the field is crowded -- why not veer somewhere else? How about a firefighter? How about a financial analysis? Customer service?

[@KittyCat1993-m6t]

I got laid off in late March and got a job offer from the job I wanted in June. Stay positive, and keep going you guys got this!

[@mickeymack9627]

how long was the process from the time you started applying to your first offer and how many jobs did you apply to?

[@KittyCat1993-m6t]

@@mickeymack9627 so I got laid off in late March and I traveled for like 2 weeks in April. When I got back I started applying every day did some interviews. May I started the interviewing process for the job I have now which was like 5 rounds of interview. I got a job offer in mid June and started work mid July

[@andreapayne7096]

This gave me so much hope. I’ve been searching since April and started feeling discouraged. Thank you for this positive reminder

[@easyspirit878]

You should continuosly update/tweak your resume and linkedin profile until you get an offer, coming from someone who took a gap year and has been struggling to get back into the work force. I applied to 150+ jobs and got 2 interviews, rewrote my resume, applied to another 150 jobs, and got 10 interviews. I think it made a difference.

[@Bukola1]

Great advice! Anything specific you changed that you think made the difference? Would love to know!

[@skeletonboxers7336]

Agreed here too! Same condition too, took a gap year, tech industry tanked, been struggling to find a role still since. Been getting more interviews every time i would revise my resume to gear it towards the position specifically, especially if that job had a referral and said referral would glance over my resume first before submitting. Definitely recommend being open to happen multiple versions and organizing it accordingly.

[@ummhani1569]

What changes did you make to your resume?

[@justacommie2782]

@@skeletonboxers7336 hallo, do you have tips on how to get referals?

[@momane8434]

could also just be better fit for those other jobs

[@ronswanson1204]

It is so refreshing to see someone put their project on their resume and NOT label themselves as a "CEO" for their self-owned "company". The humility is admirable and acknowledges that there is so much more to being a CEO than just building an app. Kudos

[@toyinviola]

I love how you blur peoples faces out. also found this video really helpful! I’m graduating next year and I’m already nervous for the post grad job hunt

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! Best of luck to us both! We got this 🙏🏿

[@chi2om]

Start hunting now. You got this!

[@lsworldtraveler590]

You are so right about the gap in the resume. I was a contractor where my 2 year contract ended and I was lucky to be able to take a couple months break. But when I started interviewing one of the hiring managers kind of asked me about the gap in my resume in a shaming way. It made him look uneducated, but it did made me feel ashamed that I wasn't working at the time. FIRE movement didn't exist back then, lol. At least I didn't lie about the time off. Now, it's more acceptable to take a break, thank goodness. Keep winning Bukola

[@bh8847]

"Are we supposed to never take a break?" Exactly my question too!!! This corporate world mindset has got to go. Thank you for this content, felt less alone 🤗

[@bingneedsalife]

I'm in the middle of a corporate career break as well. I really appreciated hearing what you had to say at the start of the video about this unrealistic expectation for us to never take breaks. Like, what is life worth living if we don't get to do it on our own terms?

[@mirandaterrell]

If you find a role at AWS that you’re interested in and would like a referral, let me know. I’ve been there for over six years.

[@Bukola1]

That’s such a kind offer, I’ll let you know! ❤️

[@channlzero]

Thank you! I will be reaching out to you soon. What is your email?

[@mannyw_]

@channlzero Bruh

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

​@@mannyw_😂😂😂

[@bubuA08]

All the best!! Definitely leverage your network / people for referrals. And yes, no one can argue that you had a productive sabbatical.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!! And yes referrals are key 🙏🏿

[@VickkyMama]

Thank you Bukola for sharing those tips. I have been applying for tech roles as a software engineering grad (MSc) but haven't had any luck yet and the job market has been intense lately. And the extensive interviews scares me. BTW good luck with your job hunting. Wishing you the best!

[@Aripoma]

I am excited to follow your journey! I hope you document it. Especially the study schedule. I got laid off this month and just started the job search. However I am using this opportunity to finally move to NYC! :)

[@stephenliao450]

fellow post sabbatical swe job searcher here, loved the video and your mindset heading in to the road ahead! a future video idea: your thoughts on this job hunt vs previous job hunts. part of me feels like the first job hunt was the most exciting as everything was new and shiny. nowadays, most interviews feel like standard video calls that I've done many times. best of luck to you, and looking forward to more videos on this journey ❤

[@Bukola1]

Great idea! I’ll look into making a video like that. Appreciate your support 🙏🏿

[@MrIsaiahdix]

You have every right to live your life as you see fit and I 1000% agree on how nonsensical it is that employers look down on gaps in work history.

[@turquoissymphony9687]

Bukola, please speak to what your job tracker is 8:23 Additionally can you walk through in a separate video what your job search application and documentation workflow is? E.g., how you filter jobs, how you decide what to apply to, and then if you have any automated workflow for the application process (file and folder organization, multiple resumes / cover letters, excel spreadsheet to track, archival of jobs applied to, etc)

[@Bukola1]

Great idea! I’ll look into making a separate video on this

[@JeremiahPeoples]

Long time no see! Good luck in the job hunt

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@jaysedits9492]

Took me an entire year after graduation back in May of 2023 to land something but with dedication and perseverance you can too!

[@aallthingsbeautiful]

You are exceptional Bukola and I hope your app earns you much more than you did working as a software engineer and you go on to create more apps, ideas and concepts which rewards you millions of dollars and expand your mind way past job hunting cause you got it. You do, you are made to create jobs and hire others and invent magic not the other way around.

[@stevensong8784]

Thanks!

[@julzace630]

Really enjoyed this video Bukola - your stance on your “gap year” is an awesome and astute approach. I appreciate the bite size pointers provided. Looking forward to more installments of this series and best of luck with your interviews! 😊

[@Bukola1]

Aww that’s so great to hear! Thank you 🙏🏿

[@fineway7053]

People have always lied on their resumes, misconstruing a gap year as a productive year off is just another layer of misconception that is happening in interviews.

[@QuestUpGame]

Excellent strategy and all the best on your search! I believe the App you created inspired by your vision to solve a problem as an Indie Dev demonstrates initiative, uniqueness, a practical understanding of Agile Development and the ability to create that is a huge asset for any employer. Let that shine on your resume, profile and the upcoming interview phases!

[@michaelwilliams8625]

Yayyy Bukola uploaded again ^_^ !!!

[@CuteCombatVet]

HELL YEAH!! I am on the job hunt right now as well!

[@EleniOBegeti]

Hey Bukola, Write that you founded this app not just worked at the company. It shows drive and dedication, imagination, planning, leadership. You also created a team, you recruited someone to give you feedback on the UI, you were resourceful, bootstrapping etc. Nice video, keep up the good work!!!

[@jillmarcum2880]

On a gap year myself so this is great, but also wanted to say amazing cafe and so nice how you blurred the other patrons' faces!

[@ayodejiayoola6200]

You got this! I know you would get something amazing Bukola!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! Your support means a lot ❤️

[@lin-zchang4774]

Could you share more about your study schedule in a future video? Like how much time are you dedicating to studying each day, any resources you recommend. Would be so helpful!! Good luck on the job hunt!

[@Bukola1]

Good idea! I’ll try to incorporate that in an upcoming video. Thank you!

[@DiamondFlame45]

Girl you got this! I am grateful that I am employed but I am also networking and upskilling on the side for my next opportunity! Because as much as I enjoy my current company, there are not that many opportunities for career growth!

[@AndrewHitti]

This is so helpful!! It’s a tough market and this video is a really great breakdown 🙏🏼 best of luck!!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@nike9362]

Very impressive Buki. I look forward to your next position materializing

[@jewelzdany1]

you're so good at filming cafes/scenery!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@Numb2Fear]

Im rooting for you !!

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

Long time no see. Welcome back Bukola my Nigeria Sister.❤

[@chichigirl214]

Your organization and planning really motives me. Thank you! I know you be getting the job you want really soon.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! Your support means a lot ❤️

[@Ambi1021]

I'm loving this series. I'm totally invested.

[@Bukola1]

aww thank you!

[@qqqqwa]

I took 3 months to get a job, all I did was stay positive and be patient. It was hard but never gave up on it. ❤ I like this video, love from Thailand.

[@suncoco4070]

Yes! Bukola uploaded!

[@Bukola1]

Yay!

[@xhenryx14]

All the best in your search! I'm also starting the job search after quitting, and taking a month to rest. Please let us know more about your study plan when you can. I'm planning to study for the next to months, around 2 or 3 hrs per day

[@ayomikunogunjuyigbe1286]

😁😁super excited for you Bukola!! Wishing you all the best in your search

[@DidiLau]

Thank you for this video, it’s motivated me to stay positive on my job search 🙌

[@Bukola1]

We got this 🙏🏿

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

5:34 Frame it as a sabbatical which produced an app. The app is your deliverable showcasing your software development skills. I would also add how many downloads and other relevant metrics for your app. Good luck!

[@Bukola1]

Great points! Thanks 🙏🏿

[@SimonSuh]

I always appreciate your videos bukola!

[@kisarunihofmannndosi5327]

Much success 🤞🏽

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@GoonCity777]

someone like you should be hired on the spot. You worked in Google. Are you only looking for the ultra high paying roles, or anything that's reasonable? I think you'll do great!!

[@anesit]

I always love it here

[@Bukola1]

Aww thanks for your support!

[@MrBranh0913]

I was laid off at the end of May and was able to find a job a few weeks ago. Actually I got 2 offers. It was brutal in June. I went to a lot of interviews and it was just insane. The most heart breaking was me actually making it through 4 rounds only to get rejected after waiting for 3 weeks. Anyway I know a few other people who have got work recently as well. So things an be turning around. Just an FYI I am a senior level resource. I have 15 years dev experience. I doubt it should take you 3-6 months. But always temper your expectations. I would say they may hire a bit for the next few months and then probably just lock down hiring until the election (assuming you're still in the USA). And I can see them being very stingy with hiring from November till the end of year. Depending on who wins things may pick back up in January 2025

[@Bukola1]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your experience. Hoping for the best! 🙏🏿

[@mickeymack9627]

when you say next few months do you mean late August through October? I know some say many go on vacation at the end of the summer and with rate cuts coming in September it will be a good time for job hunting in the Fall.

[@stevensong8784]

3:00 - 4:00 It’s been 6 years since I went to coding bootcamp. I went back to college for my second bachelor’s. I wonder if recruiters will wonder why did it take so long, but like you said “life happens.”

[@user-fr5di6bl3y]

Can I ask why u went back for a second bachelor and if it was a tech related bachelor?

[@stevensong8784]

@@user-fr5di6bl3y at first it was for com sci. Switched to history as school curriculum didn’t suit like bootcamp. History is my fave subject and thought it could get me started in real world. At least.

[@AljRest]

After a gap year, I tried to get job and found out that in corporate America nobody could understand why somebody would stop working even if they went through a burnout. when finally found the opportunity, I came back strong.

[@bawdiestcupid]

Great vid. Good luck!

[@seyiagboola]

You was a FOUNDER, SOLO ENTREPRENEUR building an iOS app. No need to mention gap year, be bold please lol

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️

[@knw-seeker6836]

Respect for applying for a tech job I’m really interested in data science yet I’m wondering if it’s worth it And thanks for sharing your journey

[@SimonSuh]

love the vibe!

[@Fabmille]

I was just laid off and now going on a sabbatical. I have over a year to enjoy this time but I want to find the right role for me so I’ll be searching, it just won’t be a priority

[@abbeysnails]

Job hunting is terrible right now with this job market. I’m trying really hard not to get depressed. I’m trying to study more, looking into master’s degree. I just don’t know what else to do! 😢

[@Bukola1]

I’m really sorry to hear that! It is a tough job market but we have to keep going … are you not hearing back or having hard time passing the interviews?

[@abbeysnails]

@@Bukola1 I’m gonna try to hold it together! I do think it’s a mix of both: not passing and not hearing back.

[@STDO51]

Hey Bukola, Good Job on this app, would you mind sharing what UI library you used?

[@fredosei6328]

Your very inspirational!

[@gellirollz]

So when you apply for the software engineering job and the other job, I’m sure you said something about App development. Do you use two different resumes or do you just use the same engineer resumes and put more emphasis on App development when you apply to those specific jobs?

[@juvawnparker2327]

Id be interested to see a list of offers your received but decline if they don't fit your compensation desires. Goodluck in your search!

[@mrmartywaring]

Job hunting is always a pain; it's never exciting. Having a tech background is valuable & can transfer to other industries (education, healthcare, consulting). Are you looking into other industries outside of tech?

[@chitheninja5169]

I’ve been following your journey. I work in Tech I’m building a startup in NYC would love to connect

[@m3lloyellow1]

I hate job searching. I’ve been looking for 3 months so far.

[@sinnamonstory]

Hi Bukola! Also job hunting and interested in your study plan. What level would the plan be targeting (entry, mid, or senior, etc.)?

[@Bukola1]

Good question! I’m targeting mid-senior level roles

[@sinnamonstory]

@@Bukola1 Same! Looking forward to its release. And thank you for always responding :)

[@dannydev001]

You picked up native iOS and built the whole app during your sabbatical? Or did you have some sort of app dev experience before. Regardless, Absolutely impressive!!

[@olaoluwadaniel8312]

Accent >>>>❗️

[@hannahv7474]

Could you like your Offline app? I can’t seem to find it in the app store :(

[@akwai.league]

While you initially pitched it as you taking a gap year you definitely did not take a gap anything! You accomplished more in the year than a lot of people do in their entire career. Boss shit fr

[@Bukola1]

aww that’s very kind of you to say! You don’t know how much that means to me ❤️ wishing you the best!

[@Lik3ToSing]

Very smart lady

[@Hard_Qs]

i have never heard of a GAP year as an adult!!

[@BengalieRannaghor]

I appreciate how hard you work for us. Your voice is like drug addiction for me. I'm addicted in your voice 🙃 I'll be pleased if you share your note with us plz plz😊

[@MA-rf6sg]

Thank you for this you so good

[@abrahamowos]

Hi Bukola did you use a script for the first part of this video? Especially for the part where you created the drink.

[@Bukola1]

Nope! For every video I do have bullet points about things I want to mention …

[@abrahamowos]

@@Bukola1ahh, I see. Your videos are amazing!

[@abrahamowos]

@@Bukola1ahh, I see. Your videos are amazing!

[@nargiza-ohlala]

Fellow job hunter here. I am looking for an accountant role, I applied to lots of positions online in the last month. On paper, I meet most if not all requirements but still no luck. Most jobs I am applying through LinkedIn. Am I missing anything? I tried to tailor both my resume and cover letter towards a specific role, still no luck

[@kayn7169]

OG Bukola viewers raise 🤚

[@Bukola1]

🙌🏿

[@SimonSuh]

creativeness is thru the ceiling... :D

[@designthedays]

Navigating the current tech job market is so dreadful, ugh.

[@Bukola1]

It is 😭😭

[@vivian8130]

@@Bukola1 You've got this girlie!!

[@haydnstv]

thanks for sharing! ***unrelated, but i love those shelf-stable soy milks lol

[@ysweetbox]

Just finished watching your vlog from Dec 23, 2023 suggesting to quit their job. Now here we are struggling to find a job. You might end up in a less appealing /paid job- Not no one have the skill to save or earn money from other sources. Bills wont wait XD

[@GracyIma]

Getting a QA engineering job 😢not easy

[@japhethjay4880]

I don't know why we always have this idea of taking breaks, life really doesn't stop happening, taking breaks often just means you are doing something else. If you don't keep up to date with your current skillset, you start to lose it, this is especially true in the IT industry. Life doesn't really have breaks where there are periods you can hibernate in a cave somewhere on the side of a mountain for a year or years, doesn't really happen.

[@okmimie]

Actually, breaks are part of life. Look around you: plants and animals hibernate/go dormant for some seasons. We have different seasons for this reason as well. Be for real.

[@KeepItFresh02]

@@okmimie you missed the point.

[@AspenEnergyy]

@@KeepItFresh02She didn’t. You did

[@Biz1Biz1dnbprofile-cs7od]

She took a gap year I. The worst year toy do so lol how does this happen

[@pavelbaranov6635]

Hi Bukola, I've tried to reach out to you using your biz email and never got a reply.

[@itscooldawgdonteventrip]

was I taking a gap year or.. Haha that part was funny 5:00

[@michelleforrester9605]

❤

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@everlong9614]

'....are we never supposed to take a break?' Millennials/Gen Z will change the structure of our societies. This boomer supports you. Health =Wealth!

[@opencode1]

have you use TEAL? AMAZING can also you share more about your strategy about AI certificate that you are taking ? it will help us

[@jamiemathew7869]

hi! so let me ask you this, for the jobs in and related to tech, how is the job market? are there alot of jobs available in the united states? for specifically NEY YORK? let me know, i want to know what type of tech jobs are there and what are there titles! also what is the salary like for tech jobs in NY

[@Bukola1]

The market is definitely different than it was a few years ago, but there are totally opportunity still out there if you’re looking

[@xBiggs]

post anonymized resume?

[@KasiaZ]

@Farah Shargi has a great channel and tips on resumes and getting interviews, she is a former engineer turned recruitment lead

[@Bukola1]

Thanks - I’ll check it out!

[@slickcricket]

5:48 😁

[@Ricocase]

You've got skiils. Overseas lowered salaries. Everything already built. Pivot please.

[@HOLSaMy]

But you study a lot for the google interview and you get the job. What happen with that ? I don’t get it. A lot of people have great jobs and experience and they quit, a year of break or whatever. I don’t have experience, work for my self and also doing construction 6am to 6pm sometimes more and some other times no work. So stop complaining about the job and just do it, take time for rest, for have fun, for projects, but don’t quit again if you get a job in software engineer

[@StalkedByLosers]

Should not have quit Google. Should have just taken time off to reset. FMLA for a few months. Google probably would have ok'd it. Our generation is too black-and-white all-or-nothing mentality. There is such thing as a middle road. You are absolutely correct this is a horrible job market. Its going to take you more than 6 months.

[@cre8tion26]

what abt a few yrs

[@StalkedByLosers]

@cre8tion26 but she didn't do a few years, did she? Most people like her take 1 to 6 months. That's within FMLA. She quit 1 year ago but she was silently looking for another job within months. Not everyone can really take years off.

[@cre8tion26]

@@StalkedByLosers asking for me

[@StalkedByLosers]

@cre8tion26 I would ask myself what my goals are. If it is just burnout, you might not need that long. Just take all of your PTO, that might be enough. If you need more, go on FMLA. If you need years, have a sit down with your manager and HR about taking a hiatus and try to secure a return. Don't burn your career. Its one of my personal biggest regrets. Slow down, ask yourself what's going on. And take it easy.

[@anoukc6928]

Maybe she wanted to quit Google for some reason.

[@jasonj3818]

you should go to a Africa

[@blewcheez]

How can I compete for a job when a resume as stacked as yours is going against my new grad no work experience resume 🥲

[@DiamondFlame45]

Leverage your experience! If you are a CS graduate, I recommend applying for Technical Support Engineer roles! They might not pay as much as SWE but you get so much customer facing experience that most SWEs would never do! You can apply for another role after 2 years because lets be real, you make more money by job hopping than staying within the same role.

[@Fabmille]

Because employers can pay u less

[@DiamondFlame45]

@@Fabmille They can doesn’t mean that the person will stay long

[@Fabmille]

@@DiamondFlame45 agreed but that’s the advantage somebody like that has over a senior