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Hi All, My sister has done Computer Science engineering Bachelor degree and has 5 years of work experience in India. She is applying for MBA at https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/programs/mba/full-time-mba/ and https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/full-time-mba/academics/majors-minors/marketing.html. Her overall goal is to get into Software Product management. Any suggestions if any of these MBA’s can open path in the desired space or if she is better of doing an MS in Comp engg. to further develop deeper Technology skills. Thanks
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The current climate is especially hard on new engineers, while companies decide (badly IMO, in many cases) what they need to be doing. It will improve, tech isn't going away.
Meanwhile, I suspect your best bet is to broaden your search as far as possible. I'm in the U.S., and landed a role back in the 90s (yes I'm old, lol) by scrounging Craigslist.com for small employers placing job-postings for free. Maybe there's something similar where you are? Also, be brave about jumping in as the only developer for a small business; and learn what you don't already know on-the-fly. Sell yourself as a self-teaching go-getter -- if they're not getting any other applicants, they just might go for it! Best of luck!
It is much better to make mistakes because you’re working outside your comfort zone, than to avoid them altogether. You will be forgiven for mistakes but be doubly rewarded for executing a risky effort successful, especially as an early career professional. If the opportunity is exciting but makes you nervous, go for it!
Not sure about Canada but there are lots in the US. IBM, Booz Allen, and Robert Half are some of the bigger name consulting companies in the US. There are also many smaller ones that operate on a more regional basis.
Hi man. But how can i do for founding job withoud experience?
Have you tried contract work through an agency while you’re seeking FT, government positions both federal and provincial ministries, academic institutions, fintech?
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Ouch. I'd say, go solo for now while you look. You don't want a job gap. Even if you just make enough, you'll gather some experience. Offer whatever you think the public wants or that you can do for companies. Do anything in your field. Advertise on Craigslist and Facebook. This way, at the next job, you can say that you're working as an independent Contractor/consultant.
One more thing, consider moving temporarily. But seriously though. Offer to build websites or whatever for people on the side. Maybe find an app for contract work while you job hunt
Out of curiosity, you mentioned you changed your resume 3x does that mean to 3 posting? I hope you have applied to more than 3 jobs. It’s a numbers game keep applying. Applying should be your full time job till you land a new job
oh no, I meant I changed the style and how it was written three different times because I went to some resume reviews. I've applied to about 280 jobs
Robert Half has what they call an FTEP team that is great for software developers that are starting out. I recommend reaching out to a couple of recruiters within Robert half and hopefully they can get you in. Basically it is a full time position as a contractor, your contracts end they pay you in between projects so there’s no worrying after loosing a job. Just be sure to ask them about it upfront or they will try to cut your pay by quite a bit to afford the benefits
Thank you, i'll look into it
Carpenter apprenticeship...
If I get laid off, I'm headed towards plumbing myself. Lots of money in the trades right now.
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Even with the layoffs that are announced and discussed on webmedia and TV, according to the US Labor board, and from Glassdoor/Indeed, an equal number, actually about 10% more positions are being advertised for the same jobs. As stated by Vice Pres 1, always check the slow boards for employment. These boards are the government, academia, and public facilities. In addition, try some of the lesser known job search boards such as ziprecruiter and careerbuilder (once the premiere job board, but Glassdoor is now!
Ok, thank you, I'll look at those.
when you say academia and public facilities, what do you refer to exactly?
Unfortunately, when you don’t get contacted from an employer, you might have to go to a job recruiting agency. This is temporary, but you have a better chance of getting a job if the employer likes the way you work good luck.
Nowadays, the recruiting agencies also don't respond. Do you know any such agency that could really respond seriously to your call or email?
What does entry-level mean? 1 yr or 3 yrs of exp? What job titles and companies are you applying at? It could be timing too, market isn't good early in the year
entry as in, first job out of university
I would say as person that got laid off not to long ago dont give up applying and keep on improving that resume " take advice but follow your own as well " it took me 3 week to find a job but I made sure I applied at least min 30 applcations per day and everyday
There aren't that many jobs in Canada. You're probably in the US. In Canada, at best, you'll be able to apply for 3 jobs per day. 5, if you're applying outside of your specialty as well
I think you're definitely on the right path. It's only that the tech industry is re-adjusting, and you'll find a place soon.
I am in a similarly situation at a higher level in my career. I’ve changed my resume and applied to many, many companies and have been to 2nd and 3rd interviews, being one of two candidates and not being selected. It is a hard and stressful thing to be unemployed, especially when you are the sole breadwinner of your household. The thing I am grateful for and wish to tell people younger than me is to always have funds for situations like these. Best of luck to you. This is a stressful season in life! LinkedIn had a great article recently on recommendations for unemployed people. One of which was to be kind to yourself. At any part of your career job seeking is a stressful endeavor.
I agree funds run out even when yoyu plan and eventually yiur on your ass taking some shitty job because you have to and the market has certainty pivoted if I can just find something to keep paying the mortgage that would be fine...im praying
Tech is tough right now. I am looking as well. I have changed my resume several times without results. I wouldn't spend money on resume groomers or interview coaches, just do your thing. Maybe broaden your search; I have had jobs just come out of left field on applications I thought were throwaway...
not even a single interview? something might be wrong with your resume. You should definitely get your resume reviewed by someone. Make sure to highlight your experiences and give details of how they were helpful to the company. Also work on your linkedin profile. That proved helpful in my case.
It may also be a problem with your skill set. I was originally a php developer and was out of work for few months. I used that time to learn other node and python to broaden my skill sets and got a job.
Nothing is wrong with his resume. You probably have small experience in the hiring side. Nobody wants an inexperienced developer. He's at a great disadvantage because of lack of years experience
Not just tech sector but I am having 20+ years of experience in Account Management, Customer success, and helpdesk roles but even I have not received any interview call since past 3-4 months and applying multiple places with multiple Resume changes. Not sure where I am going wrong. Can it be age as I am almost 50 now? :-)
Yes it's your age. Age discrim'n is real. I am almost 56 and if I get laid off or fired, I am in real trouble.
I'm close to being a senior in terms of actual practical experience not time or courses, but i'm having trouble landing even an entry/mid level-job. I tried the same steps, changed up the resume, searched on different platforms etc, no luck. A few months back I would get 5+ offers a month, I think the market is just broken to be honest, everyone wants Expert level / Evangelist type of engineers when in reality you just need someone to get the job done. I wish you tons of luck, I know it's a mental struggle, I can barely hold on myself, but let's keep the hopes up!
I'll frequently check job postings I've applied to on LinkedIn to see them get 100s of applications repost after repost. I understand if they don't want me, but 100s or 1000s.. It definitely says something.
I was laid off from my Telecom Engineering position in August after 22 years with the company.
The job market is absolutely saturated with Tech people also looking for a job right now. I've even started applying for jobs that are only marginally within my wheelhouse.
I have had several interviews, a few 2nd interviews, but there has always been someone that was just a little more of what they were looking for to fill the position.
The only point I have... you are not alone in your struggle and search.
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plain and simple IMO. study your ass off. take Udemy classes.. expand your github exposure and make public any repos you can. Expose yourself. put your github on linked in. Find the big hitters you're seeing in your job hunt and study that stuff.
I just overcame a 6 - month unemployment cycle. I'm a principal level developer and getting the job was incredibly difficult. I also failed about 15 different interviews probably was more like 20.
So dont get discouraged. Make finding a job your fulltime job. That means 7 days a week 50-55-60 hours a week. When, if, you do that it will happen. I'm proof! My last week of unemployment was last week. Today marks day 5 on the job.
Kafka is everywhere. or more generally, event driven architectures. The spring security class starts slow and the instructor harps on the core spring security crap till your blue in the face.
But the other thing is he covers angular, JDBC and spring.
The 3 kafka courses are all taught by dilip. he's great. very knowledgeable and easy to follow. I still have to finish the kstreams course. but i'm pretty good right now.
I took a 2 spring batch classes but the course agenda sucked and all old API's spring batch 5 changed and the course are all too old.