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2mo

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

2mo

works at

Network Intelligence India

Try selling your app to company in similar domain and get absorbed in that company at senior position.

a deputy manager

2mo

[troylover](username) you mean sell his product and do job at the same company ? Dont you think it will ruin his hard work he puts in the product he created

troylover

2mo

works at

Network Intelligence India

[a deputy manager](username) how? In acquisitions, many founders join companies as product head etc.

a deputy manager

2mo (edited)

@troylover Yes you are right, but it is own choice to sell his idea ad product and lead as a head or keep creating more as individual or by creating a startup

troylover

2mo

works at

Network Intelligence India

[a deputy manager](username) dude, I have just giving them suggestions (which he asked everyone). Ofc it's their choice, what to do and what not to do.

a deputy manager

2mo

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

2mo

A Senior Software Engineer

Your gap isn’t a gap, it’s entrepreneurial experience. Frame it that way in your resume and interviews.

an android developer

author

2mo

[hoofhearted](username) Thank you for the suggestion! I’ve been explaining my entrepreneurial experience by sharing how I handled apps with millions of users, built them from scratch, and managed everything myself. These tasks were often harder than corporate work. Then HR asked me, "Why are you coming back to corporate work?" I said I’m looking for the structure and teamwork that a corporate job provides. HR then said, "If you want to work in a team, why don’t you hire people?" I explained that I don’t have enough resources to hire a team right now. Then HR asked, "If you get the resources, you might leave the job."

enjoyablepainkiller

2mo

currently not working

[an android developer](username) the HR has a point here. You need to show them that you actually need a job and not be going to focus much on the apps. Seems like they have a trust issue with you that you won't last long. Show them your apps aren't making you financially stable and I need a job where I can showcase my previous learning and skills.

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ctrlaltdelmyjob

2mo

An Assistant Manager

Recruiters love buzzwords, maybe rebranding your self-employment as a 'startup venture' could help.

an android developer

author

2mo

[ctrlaltdelmyjob](username) Maybe! I’ll try it on my resume and see if it works. Thanks for the idea!

veganbob

2mo

works at

Amazon

You’re not alone. Many indie devs face this. Try reaching out via referrals; they bypass some filters.

an android developer

author

2mo

[officechairwarrior](username) Yes, I am also trying with referrals. What do you think. what type of company do I have a better chance with, product-based or service-based? Is DSA necessary for PBC, or can they hire me based on my development knowledge? I am very good at Android development, but not that good at DSA.