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I personally think that after companies have switched to using AI to evaluate resumes that we have to submit them with the algorithm in mind and embed ways to boost them.
In a similar spot, I have only heard back from scams! I’ve been trying to build a network and crossing my fingers that I’ll be in the right place at the right time, while knowing the right people! Working on my resume always, making sure that it is ATS friendly, but also good for human eyes to look through.
I’ve just created another more ATS friendly CV, hopefully works!
good luck - try to network if you can. I lost my job feb 2024 - filled out 50-100 applications a day....applied for intern, entry level, mid level....whatever I knew i was qualified for. Lots and lots of denials....over qualified.
After 11 months of job searching - I got a job when I found out i knew people working there and they helped me get in the door. Its tough out there....if i didnt know them I would probably be still unemployed as I got that job in Nov
Good Luck
I'm not sure how jobs work in England, but my gut instinct tells me your overqualified. I would skip the entry level and try to go one step up. At least try the intermediate roles.
From my experience, companies in the U.S. are afraid to hire well qualified people for junior roles because they jump ship as soon as a better job comes up.
The same may be true in England.
Pubic sector, especially the NHS is in huge need of Data people, If you are UK based you will absolutely find a role in data analysis in the NHS. I just looked on central NHS jobs and there are many. I would highlight your right to work etc to stand out from many overseas applications
Thank you for this! I have just sent a few applications through! Fingers crossed!!
I hear ya my friend. Same boat. Infact I just told someone that I'd work a job for almost half what I used to make.
It's an unfortunate world out there right now.
I too am in the same position but obviously a lot older.. there is the right job for you you just have to keep pegging away at it ..
Don't trust the big recruitment agencies they are full of AI selection and the people don't care you are just a number to them..
I would suggest finding a small run one where you can find a rapport with them
.failing that search for a company that appeals and write directly to them offering your services..
It is tough I can't say it will be easy however if you are determined you should buck the trend go old school it's a novel experience and it goes a long way these days.
Best of luck
Hearing the quantity of jobs makes me wonder if it’s your application process and not your experience. Are you getting interviews?
Has someone (mentor, recruiter) with experience in your field reviewed your resume? Is it optimized to go through applicant tracking systems? Are you just applying directly on company sites or are you also trying to find the hiring manager and reaching out to them? If you had a different career path before your Masters, do you need a strong cover letter or personal statement to explain why you’re applying to data roles?
Years ago, I was applying to jobs left and right and hearing zilch. I was applying with my resume as Word docs vs PDF. A recruiter replied to me and alerted me that my resume was losing its formatting when I sent and was unreadable. I’ve also seen candidates send through resumes without expected pieces of info, like phone number or zip code, and the system won’t save the resume without that info.
Up to 70% of jobs are unposted, so if you’re just applying on sites, you’re missing a load of opportunities, competing against everyone else. You need to network.
Also, look at utility companies for data roles. Not the most sexy but they certainly have them
I did switch my CV format now, and have industry/job specific cover letters as well. I did hear back from applying locally, just ready to get into the market now. I had mentors review my CV before- in the updated CV I’ve added a GitHub links to projects I’ve done, hoping it makes a difference. I’ve applied to utilities companies as well. I didn’t add my post code, let me update and try it out
Update: Still looking for a job… changed my CV ended up getting many call backs and interviews, had about 8 a month, but now seem to be getting just before technical or finished the technical and being rejected at the final stage.
Very unpredictable, anyone have any interviewing prep resources that worked well?
Anyone in London, UK or Kent area hiring junior data roles?
Any positive words of encouragement?