I was laid off from my first software engineering job after college. Unfortunately, this threw me for a loop and exacerbated my imposter syndrome. In the months following the layoff I diligently studied for interviews and applied to countless engineering roles, but had little to show for it.
Most companies rejected me outright and the few that did choose…
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