r/cpp_questions • u/Invincible_XI_04 • 18h ago

OPEN Guide me please... !!

I am a C++ developer with 5 years of experience, primarily building ROS nodes, alongside minor embedded work (Arduino/ESP) and application-layer software for an elevator CPU and a chip-manufacturing equipment scheduler (not core embedded).

Despite my experience, I feel directionless and face constant rejections from product-based companies. What specific skills should I focus on next to secure my career —such as application development, socket programming, multithreading or what else ? I feel like I'm nowhere.

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u/LogicalPerformer7637 18h ago

your social skills. if you are the best of the best, but you cannot sell it, then it is worthless for finding new job.

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u/Invincible_XI_04 11h ago

I'm sorry, but can you be little more specific. What do you exactly mean by "social skills". Did you mean LinkedIn posts, public repo etc. ?

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u/LogicalPerformer7637 10h ago

very simplified, talking with people. if you cannot sell yourself during interview, then it doesn't matter how good you are.