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Karikari_ume's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently had an interview for a position at my top-choice company, and I'm feeling a bit anxious about the follow-up process. After my last interview, I received an email that mentioned if I didn't hear back within three full working days, I should feel free to reach out for next steps. It's now been two days, and I'm starting to worry that I might receive a rejection. I'm trying to interpret the email, but I really hope that the phrase 'next steps' means something positive. I plan to wait until the third day to send a polite follow-up, but the uncertainty is definitely weighing on me.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I had my second interview yesterday for a position at a tech company, and I’m feeling anxious because I haven’t heard back yet. The first interview results came in just two hours after it ended, and I got the initial screening results two days after applying. However, this second interview felt like it didn’t go well, and as a foreigner, I’m unsure about how long it typically takes for American companies to respond. I’ve read that it can vary significantly depending on the size of the company—some might get back to you the same day, while larger corporations could take up to two weeks or more. I’m trying not to stress about it too much, especially since the previous responses were so quick.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning

    Today, I responded to an interview request from an American company that I received two days ago. I was in the hospital recovering from surgery, which is why I couldn't reply sooner. I hope that my delay won't negatively impact my chances, as I was genuinely unable to check my emails. I've been advised to briefly mention my situation in my response, which I plan to do. Fingers crossed that they understand!

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently graduated and somehow made it through the initial screening for a program manager role, despite having no professional experience and less work history than the position requires. This is my first overseas job interview, and I'm feeling a bit anxious about it. I did exaggerate my work history a little; while I haven't lied outright, the experience I listed mostly comes from achievements during my college years. I'm concerned that the interviewer might think I have actual professional experience when I don't. Should I bring this up during the interview? I want to be honest, but I also don't want to jeopardize my chances.

    Job title: program manager

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