I am going to start with a number most people will not say out loud.
1,200 applications.
That is how many jobs I applied to over 3 to 4 months trying to switch from a service-based company to a product-based one. I had spreadsheets, saved searches, and browser tabs I kept telling myself I would close tomorrow. Some nights I was applying at 11pm just to hit my self-imposed daily quota.
Out of 1,200, I got around 10 interview calls. Out of 10, I got 4 offers.
The applications got me in the room. What happened inside the room is what this post is actually about.
