Hi everyone,
I’m in a really tough situation right now and could really use some guidance.
I was laid off in November 2025. Before that, I had joined a startup full-time in July 2025 after completing my internship there. Since then, I’ve been actively applying, preparing, and interviewing, but I haven’t been able to secure an offer yet.
What’s been especially frustrating is that in a few companies, I cleared all interview rounds, but then got completely ghosted by HR. No updates, no feedback — nothing. It’s honestly very discouraging.
It’s been several months now, and I’m starting to feel stuck and worried about my career gap. I’m continuously applying, doing DSA, improving my skills, but I’m not sure what I’m missing.
I would really appreciate any advice on:
- How to handle HR ghosting after final rounds
- What strategies actually helped you land a job in this market
- How to stay motivated and improve chances of getting selected
- Whether I should shift my approach (projects, networking, referrals, etc.)
I’m open to any suggestions — practical steps, mindset advice, or even honest feedback.