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🚫 All entry level IT jobs are gone 🚫
Is it becoming increasingly difficult to find entry level IT jobs in today’s market? You’re not alone! The job market is constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay informed about the current state of the industry. If you’re feeling discouraged about your job search, don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll explore why it seems like all the entry level IT jobs have disappeared, and provide some helpful tips for finding career opportunities in the tech sector.
Why are entry level IT jobs in such high demand?
The IT job market has become increasingly competitive in recent years, and the demand for entry level positions is higher than ever. There are several reasons for this shift in the job market, including:
1. Technological advancements: As technology continues to evolve, businesses are looking for candidates with up-to-date skills and training. This has led to a higher demand for entry level IT professionals who can help organizations adapt to new technologies.
2. Cost-saving measures: Many companies are looking to cut costs by hiring fewer entry level employees and investing in more experienced, senior-level professionals. This has led to a decrease in the number of entry level IT jobs available.
3. Remote work: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote work, leading to a more competitive job market as candidates from all over the world can apply for the same positions.
How to find career opportunities in the tech sector
While it may seem like all the entry level IT jobs have disappeared, there are still plenty of career opportunities in the tech sector for motivated and determined individuals. Here are some helpful tips for finding entry level IT jobs:
1. Build your skills: Take advantage of online courses, workshops, and certifications to enhance your skills and make yourself a more competitive candidate in the job market.
2. Network: Connect with industry professionals on platforms like LinkedIn, attend virtual networking events, and reach out to recruiters to expand your job search.
3. Customize your resume and cover letter: Tailor your application materials to highlight the relevant skills and experiences that make you a strong fit for entry level IT positions.
4. Gain hands-on experience: Consider internships, volunteer opportunities, or freelance work to build your resume and gain practical experience in the tech sector.
5. Stay persistent and positive: The job search process can be challenging, but staying persistent and maintaining a positive mindset can help you land your dream job in the tech sector.
Don’t give up – there are still opportunities out there!
While it may seem like entry level IT jobs are scarce, there are still plenty of career opportunities in the tech sector for motivated individuals. By staying informed about the current state of the industry, building your skills, networking with professionals, and staying persistent in your job search, you can increase your chances of finding the perfect entry level IT job. Don’t get discouraged – stay positive and keep searching! With determination and a proactive approach, you’ll find the career opportunities you’re looking for in the tech sector. Good luck!
Agreed, and the jobs that are available have awful compensation and benefits it seems.
I’ve seen some job postings on linked in for example, with 200+ applicants within hours of it posting. Insane
I mean would you rather flip burgers or sit in an office?
Plenty of people have the same idea.
Therefore most kids who are serious about their career choice are chasing higher entry level positions and well sought after internships
Do you live in a rural area or tech desert?
I think the reality is that there is a very different job market between senior and very junior. Yes, there are fewer roles opening in general, but junior roles get filled much faster. I have seen entry level or near entry level roles get filled pretty fast while more senior roles languish for months. A junior role might take a couple weeks to fill. A senior might be up for months though. At any given time you will likely see way fewer if any junior roles.
Check the local school districts.
I dont seem to have issue finding these jobs and i want to get out of help desk
The entry level jobs aren’t all gone. They are heavily competitive though. These days, employers can ask for a pulse, no degree, and no certs, and get 200 resumes.
* All 200 resumes will have people who have a pulse
* 80 of those resumes will have a pulse and a 4 year degree or a certification or two.
* 40 of those resumes will have all 3
* Probably 10 of those people will have a few years of experience, a 4 year degree, and a cert or two.
So in that case, they will start with the pile of 10 resumes, and make sure they get someone they want that will fit their mold (hybrid, remote, or in person for instance).
Also realize that with the glut of people who want into IT right now, its a buyers market. They don’t need to offer top wages for these jobs. Its very much a easy thing to hire for, and then if someone leaves, its easy to replace these people. Don’t expect some 60k a year position for entry level anymore. If you want in the industry, be prepared to take a pay cut and work your ass off to get out of helpdesk and into something higher.
Where do you live because it’s the opposite here
I’ve given up hope of find a job let alone an entry level IT job. I don’t have a drivers license or a vehicle so I have to walk an hour to the nearest bus stop and that makes unemployable if I even mention it. I have ASD, officially diagnosed, so interviews end up not liking you because of it. And don’t have a degree because that’s expensive and no tuition reimbursement and I don’t want to deal with the 5-6 years to get one if I could.
Might as well stick with my original plan of finding one job that’s I can survive on and a second job to buy the things I want and save money.
It’s funny how there’s a complaint about my age group and how they don’t want to work but there’s no jobs that we want.
Remember when manufacturing was a pathway to stable life and the middle class? Then they destroyed it?
Well guess what guys. They’re doing it again. Anyone who made it pulled the ladder up to keep the crowd small.
Get into the trades or swallow a bullet lol.
Yep, I look in my indeed feed and everything is for senior roles. This is insane if I get laid off in my job, I don’t know what I’m going to do.
I’m seeing several entry level positions but they require 2yr experience. 16-20 USD seems to be the entry positions here. Have not been able to get anything because of lack of experience.
I make 33k usd a year as a delivery driver. Ive finally found a job in IT and its 21k usd a year.(commision included) im torn. Fuck me.. Europe btw.
My department had few openings, one for DB admin, a system net admin, tier 2 support, and tech 1 position. My director was stuck in interviews for 3 days straight just for tech 1. The job market is rough. We also pay a bit more compared to private sector. I work in public education as tech 1
Really?
I see so many of them on LinkedIn. The problem is that they’re all onsite.
I am currently Tier 2 and thankfully my company bumped me to market price now (I was lower because I started as an intern).
Every time I think of getting something that may pay more, I see that it’s on site and avoid it.
I’m in NJ/NYC.
**And earlier the CEO guest speaker at my apprenticeship was talking about how there are hundreds of jobs out there. What the fuck lol**
I’m not entry ( more like mid) but I agree with this. Many senior positions but nothing really below that. Even though I have experience in IT still can’t hit anything.
In 2008 there werent any senior level positions either lol
I do feel that way as someone who is trying to enter the field. It feels like a bad time enter field
I just applied for a remote job, the recruiter reached out on LinkedIn, I responded with a time and asked if that would work. Haven’t heard back and the window has passed… Neat. Maybe there was an emergency and I will hear back from her tomorrow…
Been looking recently and have notifications set up I had 1 system administrator job sent to me in the whole of the UK the other day lol
I strongly agree. I’m stuck as an L1 on the helpdesk. I can’t find roles as a Network Admin, Network engineer (underqualified), NOC, SOC analyst, jr. system admin, system admin, tech sales. I’m pretty much pigeonholed as a L1 helpdesk technician.
Certifications, Bachelor’s degree, project experience, etc. doesn’t seem to matter either. I have about 10 different resumes depending on the position that I alter based on the position with metrics and everything. This job market for entry level is hell. Companies are not looking to grow potential “talent” they are simply looking to replace a role with someone who can fulfill the responsibilities of the role Day 1
>What the heck is happening to this market?
companies have been pushing this garbage *”eVeryOne sHoULd LeArN 2 c0De”* narrative for decades now
after 15 years, they finally got what they wanted: an oversaturated market where they could treat employees like garbage
Haha same besides a few horrible contract roles. I’m also in a major city.
I decided to career switch in 2020 at 30yo, plan was obtain a Computing and IT degree, get into web dev.
After a year or so I could see that area was getting ridiculously oversaturated with positions taking thousands of applicants etc and listings asking for more and more experience and knowledge of every framework just about, so when I started doing Java/python as part of the Uni degree and I enjoyed it I thought I’d keep tabs on entry level roles in relation to programming etc.
But again I’ve been watching the requirements creep up (internships wanting at minimum a years experience) and the number of applicants start to match the web design/dev roles.
I’ve pretty much decided at this point I’m just going to complete the degree (got a couple of years to go part time study) and when I get the cert it will be relegated to a drawer to never see the light of day again unless something drastically changes. Who’s going to want to hire a 36 year old with a degree and no experience.
It was a dream that became a pipe dream.
I couldn’t face doing the interview onslaught anyway so yeah sort of wish I never bothered.
This is very discouraging. I have been stuck in L1 support for over two years now. Even though I tried working harder than my peers always resolving more cases, taking on more challenges etc. But I feel like hard work hasn’t taken me anywhere. My employer says I am good at this level so they want me to continue working at this level rather than promoting me. This is really disheartening and it has impacted my motivation and my attendance has suffered as result.
Companies view i.t as an overhead and prefer to outsource their services to the cloud/consultants…
Yupppp. I highly recommend that you try and connect with a recruiter to see if they can hook you up with a contract job. It might be horrible but it’s experience.
I agree with this, it’s super competitive. Marketing is no different, hence why I wnna change my major to cube sec and maybe get a help desk job…. The impossible I feel…
A lot of Covid jumpers who switched careers. Most suck honestly. We are firing one this Friday.
Depends on where you live as well plenty of entry level positions where I live (Denver) but whether they call you back or not is a different stroy.
Apparently it’s unread of for a college dropout with 1yr experience to land a sysadmin job??? Guess I got lucky as hell
My company just posted an entry level help desk job and within 24 hours we had 500 applicants. Very little spam accounts too (probably 5% or less).
We manually go through resumes and I had to stop at 100. Felt bad for those I couldn’t get too as I know there had to be ones that would be perfect fits.
I was blessed and landed a remote entry role 2 years ago that pays well and pays for certs. Looks like I’m gonna have to retire with them with the current market. LOL
Try going to a temp agency for entry level. Work hard and get hired permanently then go from there
With so many tech layoffs, businesses are taking advantage and getting experienced people for entry level jobs and entry level salaries.
Yeah I feel bad for my bud he went back to college at 30 to finish an IT degree — I did something similar 6-7 years back. It worked for me but I’ve been helping him, even made him a resume much better than the one I got a job with. I’ve helped him apply for like 300 positions over the course of the last half a year and there’s been fucking nothing.
I’m I fucking up taking this degree in college
The American workforce has been working hard at upgrading its “IT” skills. Competition is incredibly high. The days of the CompTIA trifecta being competitive are over. They’re viewed like a GED nowadays. I’m hoping that when I separate from the USAF with a decade of Cyber Warfare experience, that I’ll even be competitive enough to get a callback for a senior position; because I won’t have a Computer Science Masters degree.
Basically, millions of people exponentially grew their resumes and now you’re having to compete against them.
I live in the Seattle area and some jobs have hundreds of applicants. A few were over 700 and one had 900+ applicants. All were entry level IT jobs my son applied to.
Don’t get into IT. More importantly, don’t get an IT degree. Instead, seek medical or trade jobs.