Comment on How did you get your job? Any advice?
Mrmcmisterson@slightlyawesome.ninja 10 months ago
You’ve been looking for work for 3 years? Have you been out of work for 3 years? If you’ve been out of work for 3 years, what type of tech do you do?
Infrastructure? Administrator? Developer? Security?
Have any certifications? HR likes to see those even if they are basic ones.
Since it’s been 3 years, have you been keeping your skills up to date? Tech changes so rapidly, take for example, I completed my AZ-305 2 years ago, since then I’ve had to renew twice and each time the test has new stuff. Azure tech changes constantly.
My current position is Senior Consultant, I got it by leaving a different position and contracting for a few years. A big consulting firm scooped me up on my second contract.
PlanetOfOrd@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I do have a bachelor of science in computer science. Been living paycheck-to-paycheck (or worse) for years, so most certs are out of the question.
Mrmcmisterson@slightlyawesome.ninja 10 months ago
OK, You have a degree
What is your experience like?
What is your field in tech?
What make you senior?
Another important question, where are you located? This can make a huge difference, if you are looking in a small town for senior tech jobs then you aren’t going to get much.
Right now, tech jobs aren’t doing well since companies over hired, then decided to shed those positions. But Senior positions are usually always in demand.
PlanetOfOrd@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I have over 10 years experience. I am senior level because a few years ago I started to get jobs labeled “senior,” so I’m like, “okay, guess I’m senior level now.” And freelancing I usually manage the entire project.
I’m located in a major city that has a lot of major tech companies. Got hardcore ghosted (again, with no explanation) by the majority of them years ago, though I will occasionally check back in with anyone from the company who will give me the time of day to see if they need any help.
andyburke@kbin.social 10 months ago
In 10 years you haven't made any professional connections who would want to work with you again?
That is the single best avenue to other jobs: foot in the door through someone you have worked with who can vouch for your professionalism and ability.
If you're not making those connections, something is wrong. It could be the kinds of jobs you've taken, eg: if they're all solo contracts and you don't interact with anyone on anything other than deliverables. Or you are taking roles where your output is used only by a small sunset of the company or something?
If you're taking reasonable roles and have decent interaction with co-workers and no one is willing to refer you for a job, then you need to think about what your relationships are like at work and why they aren't positive enough.
Mrmcmisterson@slightlyawesome.ninja 10 months ago
If it’s not your experience, then I would look at your interview skills.
Are you confident when you interview? Not too confident to be cocky though, but enough that you know what you are talking about if someone were to ask a question.
Ask questions during the interview. Act interested and engaged and you will stand.