Total of 6 years (my fault), graduated with honors. Can’t get a job because I don’t have experience. Countless applications out. Zero interviews.

  • the_crotch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Start out doing helpdesk. The job sucks and so does the pay, but it’s a foot in the door and where most IT people I know started out (including me)

    • Guest_User@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Can’t agree more. Managers normally want to see “professional” work experience. College, courses, certifications only get you so far. Working a year or two as a help desk technician will really push your career forward.

      • the_crotch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        2 months ago

        There’s also the aspect of the managerial “I had to do it so why should you get to skip to the middle” attitude, which isn’t fair but is reality