Ashish Mahale

Dreamer | believer |foodie|
Life is drawing board. Sharpen ur Pencil, Dont forget the eraser

[Ascension Masculine @AscensionM4]

The Dark Truth Behind the P*rn Industry

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[Ghar Ke Kalesh @gharkekalesh]

Extra-Marital affair Kalesh ( Husband caught his wife with her boyfriend inside Hotel Room, Beat the boyfriend up on the street) Ghaziabad UP

[Kamit Solanki @KamitSolanki]

હવે અંબાલાલ કાકા આગાહી નહી કરે !!!

વિજ્ઞાન જાથાનાં જયંત પંડ્યાનાં આરોપ બાદ આગાહીકાર અંબાલાલ પટેલે હવામાનની આગાહી કરવાનો કર્યો ઈન્કાર

"મીડિયા ભાઈઓએ મારી પાસે આગાહી લેવા આવવું નહી" 🙏

[Juned Khatri | Engineer Turned Recruiter 🇮🇳 @hijunedkhatri]

How to deal with 90 days notice period.

90-day notice periods in tech are almost useless.
I know it's the norm across a large part of the industry, but most companies are simply not willing to wait 3 months for a candidate.

The reality is simple.
The longer your notice period, the lower your chances of getting shortlisted.

Most modern ATS systems can filter candidates by notice period before a recruiter even sees the profile.
Why?
Because companies optimise for themselves, just like candidates optimise for themselves.
Candidates offer-shop.
Companies want faster joins.

Whether that's right or wrong is a different discussion.

So how do you navigate a 90-day notice period?
My hot take:
If you're an engineer with a few years of experience, neither a fresher nor someone with 10+ years of experience, put your papers before you have an offer.

If you can't find a role in 90 days in tech, the notice period probably isn't your biggest problem.

Here's how I'd approach it.

Phase 1:
Reality Check (Before Resigning)

Before you put your papers, figure out where you actually stand.
Do a few mock interviews.
Not because you need to clear them.
Because they tell you the truth.
They'll show you where you're weak, where you're strong, and whether you're actually ready for the market you're about to enter.

Use those mocks as a reality check.
Work on the obvious gaps.
Take a course if needed.
Revise the basics.
Get comfortable interviewing again.
Once you're consistently doing reasonably well, put your papers.

Your 90-day notice period starts now.

Phase 2:
Preparation During Notice (First 30-40 Days)

Most people underestimate how much progress they can make in a month.
Use this time well.
Keep doing mock interviews.
Fix the gaps you identified.
Revise fundamentals.
Practice explaining your projects.
Build confidence through repetition.
You don't need to be perfect.
You just need to be interview-ready.

Phase 3:
Job Search (Last 45-60 Days)

Now start applying aggressively.
As your remaining notice period comes down, your chances of getting shortlisted start going up.
Keep updating your notice period everywhere.
Reapply if needed.

It sounds dumb, but a candidate with 30 days left is viewed very differently from a candidate with 90 days left.

Apply through careers pages.
Send cold emails.
Send cold DMs.
Ask for referrals.
Make calls if needed.
Be active on LinkedIn and X.
Talk about what you're learning.
Let people know you're available.

Apply aggressively.
10-15 relevant applications a day should take less than an hour.
By the end of your notice period, the goal is simple:
Have options.

A few disclaimers:
- This approach isn't for everyone. If you have EMIs, family responsibilities, or people depending on your income, taking this kind of risk may not make sense for you.
- Market conditions matter. Some skills are in higher demand than others, and some markets are tougher than others. Context always matters.
- This is simply the approach I'd take if I were betting on myself. It isn't the only way, and it definitely isn't a guarantee.

But if you're reasonably good at what you do, I'd rather spend 90 days actively preparing and searching than spend years waiting for the perfect time to make a move.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Recruiter : "We've decided to move forward with another candidate."

Weak candidate : "Thanks for letting me know." or Ghosts them. ❌❌❌❌

High value candidate :

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Interviewer: “Why are you leaving your current employer?”

Weak Candidate : “I'm looking for a new challenge” ❌❌❌❌

High Value Candidate :

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Recruiter : "If hired, what's your earliest possible start date?"

Weak candidate : “I can start immediately” ❌❌❌❌

High value candidate :

[Mushfiq Sajib @heysajib]

Don't send CV like this

❌ CV.pdf
❌ Final_final.pdf
❌ Canva CV.pdf

✅ Use this template: 👇

[Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض @RiyadhAir]

You can now fly with us between Riyadh and Mumbai

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Recruiter : “Are you single or married?”

Weak candidate : “I’m single.” or “I’m married with kids.” ❌❌❌❌

High value candidate :

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

STOP telling your coworkers you’re leaving.

Here's why:

[ayesha @ayesha_fatiima]

Interviewer:

Your phone shows 42% battery.

But the battery is hardware.

How does the software know the battery level and display it?

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

If you need to take a sick leave, always choose Wednesday.

Here's why :

[Iqra @AiWithIqra]

Breaking: Your phone is sending data to Google every 4.5 minutes.

Screen off. Phone untouched.

Trinity College Dublin confirmed it in a peer reviewed study.

Here are 12 settings to cut it off:

[AI Panda @AIPandaX]

JOB INTERVIEW:
"Tell me about yourself."

Most candidates say:
"Sure! So, I graduated in 2018 with a degree in X, then I worked at Company A as an analyst, then I moved to Company B where I managed a team, and now I'm looking for a new challenge..."

THE WINNING ANSWER:

[Arti Shah @TechByArti]

During a job interview, if they ask: "How do you handle it when everything is a priority?"

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:

[سعود @9mcl_]

لا تتزوجي من هذا النوع من الرجال ولا تساليني ليش ؟؟

[Arti Shah @TechByArti]

During a job interview, if they ask: “Do you have any questions for us?”

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:

[Katyayani Shukla @aibytekat]

Stop saying "Just following up" in your career emails. You are signaling desperation. You are handing them the leverage.

Here are 22 professional alternatives you can steal:

[Ashish Mahale @MahaleAshish1]

@ZeptoNow Every time I try to place an order, instant delivery is unavailable in my area. #hinjewadiPhase3Pune app promises fast delivery, but availability is becoming very inconsistent. Kindly improve service coverage and delivery support.