Is it easier to get a job at other companies with your wells fargo experience on your resume ?
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As a SWE with over 5 years at Wells I knew my experience was lacking. Most of the work was maintenance or cloud conversion. I got a job 2 years ago. A few points: 1) Not all companies are going offshoring.
One company, a retailer, is trying to close its offshoring and going back onshore. 2) Accentuate the positives. You worked at a large company under many different "managers", management styles, agile introduction, various attempts at CI/CD, tools, etc. 3) Upskilling at Wells was invaluable to me. Take advantage of the Pluralsight (if they still have this). Especially learning AI (I also find X an invaluable source of new tools and information on what's going on)
Every CEO sees AI as the next internet and they are investing in it.
- The jobs are here. They is a new wave. You will either be riding it or will be crushed by it.
I got a job in something completely different but it took a while. I am in my early 20s and worked just a year at wells. Found that the SWE experience I had was lacking for me to get roles I wanted.
TSA
Easy for Uber/Lyft
Hard for Big Corps
It depends, 50/50 on WF being an issue (for a tech job). The key is putting the best version of yourself in the interview, need to control the conversation as to not seem like I am tainted goods.
I put a lot of time into tailoring each interview, framing the conversation and questions as to give the impression (and it was the truth) that I was above the fray at WF.
Think of myself as the WF contrarian who called out the b.s. when saw it and followed it up with good solutions (I prepared examples/stories of those situations).
I did whatever it took to not seem like a passive WF lemming. To take some pressure off the interviews, I played it as a game. Smile, small humor, be personable and express a sincere desire for more in my career.
Humans are flexible creatures, there is no way WF should be a permanent stain that prevents great opportunities later.
You are competing against many Indians who fudge their resumes.
I've found companies like that you worked at a big bank like WF. But, be one of the first to apply if you want that job. Remember 85% of employees in the US are seeking new employment, so you have to stand out from all the clutter and AI applicants. The market is also saturated with unfit applicants who don't read the job description requirements as they are not a suggestion.
I found banks were interested in interviewing, but couldn't compete or match WF salary. Heads Up: avoid the word "displaced " in job search ... it's WF jargon.
Most companies know what's happening at Wells Fargo, and also know many problems were not at employees' fault. Many of my colleagues were able to find a new job at other companies within a few months (mostly a lateral move). New employers look for your skillsets and experiences rather than focusing on what Carrie T did or what Charlie did. But generally speaking, the job market out there is tougher than a few years ago. The current economy is bad and many companies are downsizing. It takes discipline (make a good resume, job search, network, etc.). If you do your homework and prepare well, you can get a decent job within a few months.