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1mo
an android developer

Facing Rejection for a 5-Year Gap Despite 1M+ App Downloads: What Should I Do?

I am an Android developer with 5.8 years of experience as an Android developer. I used to work at a startup in Pune for 8 months in the beginning. Then I started my own app business. I have developed and published various apps on the Play Store, which have collectively crossed over 1 million downloads. I have been self-employed for 5 years, but now I am seeking an Android developer job. I have been receiving lots of calls, but I am not getting shortlisted due to the 5-year gap. What should I do now?
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troylover
3w
Try selling your app to company in similar domain and get absorbed in that company at senior position.
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a deputy manager
2w
What apps you have developed so far ? May be they are scared of your skills, What if you join them and copy there app or create more better app thn them
hoofhearted
1mo
A Senior Software Engineer
Your gap isn’t a gap, it’s entrepreneurial experience. Frame it that way in your resume and interviews.
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ctrlaltdelmyjob
1mo
An Assistant Manager
Recruiters love buzzwords, maybe rebranding your self-employment as a 'startup venture' could help.
officechairwarrior
1mo
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You’re not alone. Many indie devs face this. Try reaching out via referrals; they bypass some filters.
permylastemail
1mo
A Team Lead
India mein thoda traditional mindset hai hiring ka. Par tu consistency dikha, break through ho jayega.
chrispbacon
1mo
An Assistant Manager
Try product-based companies or startups. They often value hands-on experience over linear career paths.
excellentsnapdragon
3w
Just out of curiosity, how much do you earn from your app? Which category is your app in?
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