Struggling with some interviews due to not having as much technical or software skills as I should at my age. I am training and learning some on my own, but I feel like employers mostly want actual work-based experience. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? It's frustrating!

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It’s frustrating. You’ll need an employer who’ll appreciate your effort in learning

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Exactly! Like I love to learn, but it's hard to land a job where an employer wants to teach you!

What kind of software?

Just like different ERP systems and coding such as Python/Microsoft VBA!

F - you're more alone!

Yes I completely relate. It is frustrating!

That's been my last 20 years of life. I get training, & as soon as I finish, the market has moved on without me.

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