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Are you feeling lost and frustrated because you can’t seem to find a job despite your qualifications and experience? 🤯 It can be disheartening to keep receiving rejection emails after putting in so much effort into your job search. You are not alone in this struggle, and there are practical solutions that can help you turn the tide and land your dream job.
Identifying the Problem
I am 24 yrs old and have a Bachelor’s degree in computer technology with experience as a junior software engineer at NASA but yet I’m still constantly getting rejected from jobs that range from help desk support to tending to dog cages. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong and it’s all just so frustrating. I honest and truly don’t know what to do anymore it’s gotten to a point where I’ve done some unspeakable things just to get by. I’m tired of living like this but idk how to change it.
Understanding Your Value
You have a valuable skill set and experience that many employers are looking for. Take some time to reflect on your strengths and accomplishments. Highlight your achievements in your resume and cover letter to showcase why you are the perfect fit for the job.
Seeking Feedback
Don’t be afraid to reach out to employers who have rejected you and ask for feedback on why you weren’t selected. This can provide valuable insights into areas where you can improve and make yourself a more competitive candidate in the future.
Networking
Networking is a powerful tool for finding job opportunities. Attend industry events, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, and ask for referrals from your network. You never know when a connection could lead to your next job opportunity.
Upskilling
Consider further enhancing your skills and knowledge through online courses, workshops, or certifications. This can make you a more attractive candidate to employers and open up new opportunities in your field.
Staying Positive
Job searching can be a challenging and emotional journey, but it’s important to stay positive and motivated throughout the process. Surround yourself with a support system of friends and family who can uplift you during this time.
Remember, finding a job is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep pushing forward, stay resilient, and never lose sight of your goals. You have what it takes to overcome this hurdle and find the job that is meant for you. 🌟 #jobsearchsuccess
What team were you on, what technologies did you use, and what specifically were you responsible for? How does your experience at NASA relate to the jobs you’re applying for?
So first question, are you tailoring your resume to every job you apply to? In this day and age, you can’t just shotgun your resume to every job and expect interviews. Software is used to detect keywords in resumes and if you don’t have at least a 50% match, your resume is tossed out.
Second question, if you are applying for jobs outside of your degree, are you “dumbing” it down? There is such a thing as being overqualified and if companies see you have a degree in computer technology and you used to be a junior developer for NASA, no way in hell they’d hire you as a dog kennel attendant. They know good and well that as soon as a job opens up for what you want to do, you’re out of there.
Basically, from what I can gather unless you answer those, you’re not really tailoring your resume to the jobs you apply to. Now in my area, of you had at least 1 year experience at NASA, I can think of three military contractors here that would scoop you up in a minute. But it still requires you to look at the job descriptions and customize your resume. It doesn’t mean lie, it means you find the keywords and abilities they’re seeking and make sure your resume indicates you have them.
You also need to network, it’s not about what you know, it’s who you know. If you’re not using LinkedIn to join professional associations on there and network virtually with others in industry, you’re hurting yourself. If there’s events in your area for networking (always recommend going to your local chamber events), you’re hurting yourself. You need to get out there and show you want a job in your field
Computer science or Information Technology? Either way, your degree has gotten you to the point of being considered in your desired field. Your internship at NASA not only sounds cool but hopefully grants you amazing experience with colleagues, problem solving, and value to talk about in interviews, dont sell yorself short on the resume either. Stori3s to tell and learning moments. Giv3 yours3lf that and give it all you’ve got.
What kind of jobs are you applying to?
Market isn’t terrible compared to 2001-2003, 2008-2012. Look for company’s that are getting big government contracts like bell helicopter in Texas or Raytheon. Both have hired a ton of people in the past six months.
Get your resume reviewed by a professional.
It’s the market man I’m sorry you’re going through it. It’s awful
Where are you networking ? My husband got a few off linked in. But he has military experience, still if it’s not that, it’s definitely a resume issue. Or location. Maybe try Texas.
When I reach out I never hear back sadly
Don’t remove NASA. Network. Go to industry events and join industry technical organizations. Maybe audit a class in an area you are interested in working and meet people. What about your classmates and people you worked at with NASA can they help you?
Don’t over complicate things. If you’re not getting interviews it’s a resume issue. It’s either unclear, not well organized, contains typos, or something else.
If you’re getting interviews and not getting jobs it’s your appearance or personality.
Resumes qualify you for the role, interviews qualify you for working with the team.
Remove NASA from your resume for some jobs application.
I suggest you think about military service. You would enjoy many benefits and would go in as an officer. The pay is modest, but could lead to a big future. Talk to a recruiter and see what is available.
You should look into getting some certifications specific to your field, preferably something in security.
You’re probably overqualified.
The question is, how far are you getting? If you’re getting interviews but nothing afterwards, your interview skills probably suck and you need more practice.
Overqualified
Maybe your area has a tight/competitive job market. Have you ever had your resume critiqued to be sure there are no major red flags?