#LostJobOpportunities #CareerStruggles
Hey there, it sounds like you’re dealing with a tough situation when it comes to finding a job. It’s frustrating to put in the effort and not see results. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you navigate through this difficult time with some actionable advice and recommendations.
## Assess Your Skillset and Experience
First things first, let’s take a deep dive into your skill set and experience. You mentioned having a degree in business administration, a certificate in content marketing systems, and experience in marketing through internships and solo work. It’s essential to highlight these skills and experiences on your resume and cover letter to stand out to potential employers. Focus on showcasing your accomplishments and results in these roles.
## Tailor Your Job Search Strategy
Applying to hundreds of jobs online might not be the most effective approach. Consider narrowing down your job search to roles that align closely with your skill set and experience. Look for opportunities that specifically target your background in business administration, content marketing, and coding boot camps. Utilize job boards, LinkedIn, and industry-specific websites to find job openings that match your criteria.
## Network Strategically
Networking is a powerful tool in the job search process. Attend industry events, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, and reach out to alumni from your business administration program to expand your network. Personal connections can often lead to job opportunities that you wouldn’t find through online applications.
## Consider Further Education or Specialized Training
If you’re considering going back to school, explore options for affordable education or specialized training programs that can enhance your skill set and make you more marketable to employers. Look for workshops, online courses, or certifications that focus on areas like UX/UI design, digital marketing, or coding to strengthen your resume.
## Explore International Opportunities
If you’re open to relocating overseas, Europe could be a great option for job opportunities in your field. Research companies and job markets in European countries that have a demand for professionals with your skill set. Consider reaching out to international recruiting agencies or attending job fairs targeting expats for potential job leads.
## Stay Positive and Seek Support
Remember, finding a job can be a challenging process, but staying positive and proactive will eventually lead you to the right opportunity. Don’t hesitate to seek support from career counselors, mentors, or support groups to guide you through this journey. Keep refining your job search strategy, honing your skills, and networking to increase your chances of landing a job that aligns with your career goals.
Hang in there, and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this! 🌟💼 #JobSearchJourney #CareerGrowth
So, You have a Business degree, a Marketing ‘systems’ boot camp, and 2 coding boot camps. Some experience in marketing that doesn’t sound like professional experience but some self projects and an internship? It sounds like you need to buckle down and pick something and actually focus on that thing. Having a very basic shallow understanding of a lot of things and no mastery will make finding a job very difficult.
Commit to a path and try and push a little further into it. From what you describe you do not have the qualifications to get any of the jobs that you listed. When applying to a job read the requirements and anything you’re lacking try and fill that gap with something
Why dont you get a job with what was your degree supposed to get you ? You even have experience there…
😀 So first bootcamp screwed you over, and you blindly went to another one, without getting reviews and their actual statistics. This one is just on you…
What do you expect us to tell you ? That it will magically get better ?
So you want developer or designer or marketing consultant job ? What is your relevant experience with those ?…
> Most people my age have decent jobs
No, no they don’t. You’re only considering the best.
I don’t have great advice on what to do, the market is really bad. I can advise that I don’t think you should target a Masters right now nor go overseas.
A Masters won’t get you a foot in the door in IT, it’d just be more debt and I don’t think it helps at all for what you are looking for. You get a Masters when you reach the end of your technical IT career and want to move into some sort of management. Realistically, you won’t be getting those management jobs without a good bit of experience first.
IT outside of the US is also not the solution. Many are paid less and most good IT jobs are currently in the US. You are already in the best market, it just sucks right now. One thing you should think about: is this really the field you want to go into, or are you just following the money?
I don’t think you have enough substance to get hired but that’s just my opinion also the job market is extremely extraordinarily bad. I’d learn to code with as much help has ChatGPT 4o can give and build a portfolio. Yes I know desperate folks are very vulnerable to scam boot camps.
Pivot. You’re young enough for the military. Skill trades are in demand and while no job is recession proof, a lot of folks can’t work on cars or their own home. Let me see AI unstop a toilet or change the plugs on your car. Years ago one of the managers at Circuit City told me he had a degree in Psychology. Besides, look at Walmart. How many white collar jobs at corporate are getting the axe? You may not like what I’m saying, but all facts.
What an unfair world. You have this and then 22 year olds making 300k. Is it all luck in the end?
Same age, living at home, have a BA degree in video editing. I have taught myself to code iOS apps since 2015 have had 4k in sales. I thought it would be enough to get a developer job it’s not. I also got a java programming certification from my community college. With the cert and iOS app experience I thought I could at least get an interview for a coding job never could. I think that a company will not even interview someone without a stem degree for a coding job. I also think that there is not as many coding jobs as people think there are. I had one recruiter screen for a iOS job interview after hundreds of applications. I have given that up and tried to get a IT role. Got the trifecta A+, Network +, and Security + no job offers. I have never made more than 19.23 a hour in my life in the dc area. And I got laid off in February and have not gotten a job offer since. I You’re not alone. I feel your pain.