The job hunt lasted a little over two months. The first month focused on updating the portfolio and case studies. The second month involved interviews with ten companies and over 25 interviews, often across multiple rounds. Three offers were received: one verbal that stalled and two official offers. The chosen offer prioritized team chemistry observed during an office visit and avoided relocating out of state. Networking efforts felt ineffective for an introvert, and in-person networking events felt like a waste due to self-focused attendees. The process proved overwhelming and exhausting, but persistence yielded results.
I've been job hunting for a little over two months. The first month, I focused on updating my portfolio and case studies. The second month was filled with interviews: 10 companies and more than 25 interviews in total, since most had multiple rounds. Eventually, I received 3 offers. One was verbal but didn't move forward because of timing, and 2 were official. I also stopped interviewing with 2 other companies once I accepted the offer, so maybe it could have been more: I guess we'll never know.
One of the first things people say when you're job hunting is: "You have to network! Reach out to people! Ask for referrals!" But to be honest, none of that worked for me and as an introvert, it felt like torture at times. So let's break them down: 1. Networking events I went to 3 of them, and each one felt like a total waste of time.
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