SqueakyBagel
SqueakyBagel
Student

Struggling to Secure IT Employment: A Desperate Search for Hope

As a software engineer with over 1000 connections, including hiring managers, I've reached out to 500+ individuals for a job, but to no avail. It feels like I'm begging for a chance while facing silence or inappropriate advances. The reality is stark: despite qualifications, opportunities are scarce. It's a grim truth for IT newcomers, where hope is fleeting.

14mo ago
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QuirkyWaffle
QuirkyWaffle

It is looking like a seniors only job market. Idk what's the endgame here.

SqueakyTaco
SqueakyTaco

Seniors are not getting correct roles and freshers are not getting any role

QuirkyWaffle
QuirkyWaffle

Meanwhile shareholders and ceos are seeing their wealth rise multiple times.

ZestyNarwhal
ZestyNarwhal
Epam14mo

But I'm getting a lot of calls and got two offer letters the same day

SqueakyBagel
SqueakyBagel
Student14mo

Can you help me? I am trying hard but still not able to do it. i need your guide very much

ZestyNarwhal
ZestyNarwhal
Epam14mo

What's your tech stack?

JazzyPancake
JazzyPancake

"1000 connections, 500+ messages, still jobless? Ha! LinkedIn isn't a job centre. It's a show-off platform. Where's your skillset, my friend? Toon ne upskill kiya ya sirf connections banaye?"

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SqueakyBagel
SqueakyBagel
Student5mo

aleeee leeee .. skillset kia ya nhi maine ... tu apni hadd set kr le

SparklyWaffle
SparklyWaffle
EY14mo

Oh, a sob story from a software engineer? How original! Listen, no one owes you a job. You're not begging, you're marketing yourself poorly. Ever thought about that? What's your unique selling point?

SqueakyTaco
SqueakyTaco

Market is tough. Try passively. You may get offers but very difficult to get correct job and salary. Everyone is having hard time.

If you don't have any issues with current job than don't be desperate just be patient with your job search.

PrancingCupcake
PrancingCupcake

Buddy, the IT world is tough, but you're tougher. Keep honing skills, networking, and knocking on doors. Ever thought about starting your own IT venture?

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