Really struggling on finding a job.

23 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 2,2023 at 11:36PM UTC

   I would start with the career center where you got your Data Science degree. I am completing my doctorate, and mine has been very helpful.

2. SandraNovember 3,2023 at 1:53AM UTC

   Why don’t you try Amazon? It’s great company!!!

   Inclusive environment, work culture , talented people, smart managers.

   I can go on.

   The opportunities are endless.

3. Barb HansenNovember 3,2023 at 1:58AM UTC

   AI.gov (the new ai initiative from the US Government that went live earlier this week) has job opporunities for new grads and more experienced data science and machine learning people.

   Also - NASA has a the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) where they hire a lot of external contractors (freelancers) for big important work at NASA. There are about 50 marketplaces that NASA sources workers from, let me dig up a few of those. Think of them as Fiverr and Upwork but for freelancers in the tech and sciences. If I remember correctly, the CoECI spent $190M last year (dont quote me on that number, but it was substantial) Give me a few minutes and I'll dig up some of those marketplaces, if you want to join them (and perhaps work for NASA, other government agencies and other corps as NASA is not the only company/agency sourcing from these Marketplaces)

4. Barb HansenNovember 3,2023 at 2:01AM UTC

   Here are some marketplaces that feed into CoECI:

   Yet2, Kolabtree, Braintrust, carahsoft, Kaggie, agorize, techconnect, floor23, blueclarity, sensis, drivendata, freelancer, secondmuse, innoget, luminarylabs,

5. Brittney EguakunNovember 3,2023 at 2:16PM UTC

   Hi! Have you heard of Culture Amp?

6. Barb HansenNovember 3,2023 at 3:03PM UTC

   I have not heard of Culture Amp but I did just look it up. It appears to be a employee engagement platform and it looks interesting. Thanks for sharing

7. Lisa WilsonNovember 3,2023 at 1:24PM UTC

   work with university career services do practice interviews even over zoom. Work you network and that of the school. You are not alone and part of what you paid for with your degree is career services.

8. CJB62November 4,2023 at 4:12PM UTC

   Great suggestion

9. Stephanie LekowskiNovember 3,2023 at 3:12PM UTC

   Do yourself a favor and stop thinking of it in terms of luck, although I know it probably feels that way after a while in a job search. And just because your jobs are unrelated to your degree does or should not mean they don't count for anything. You can stress what each job has taught you, i.e. resolving problems, working with different personalities, etc. If the interviewer is still unconvinced they don't deserve someone like you who has proven that they have learned something from all positions they have held.

10. MsAmilia ToYouNovember 3,2023 at 4:12PM UTC

    Have you asked for feedback from the interviewers? This will help to see what your strong and weak points are in the interviews. Also, are you able to volunteer (a little time, not full- time) to a small business in your field to help build your resume? Trying to put out things that may help you.

11. CJB62November 4,2023 at 4:11PM UTC

    Most hiring managers won’t give feedback to an interviewer due to legal reasons.

12. Kryssy SantanaNovember 3,2023 at 9:00PM UTC

    Maybe ask for feedback at interviews where you didn’t make it. Some companies will do this and some won’t but doesn’t hurt to ask. I am in the same boat and I finally just tried a new field - part time- so I can still leave time on the side to hopefully find a part time as a Marriage and family therapist. I graduated 3 years ago- and it seems like Every position I applied for has turned me down- and the options I do get are so bad I just couldn’t accept toxic illegal hours non paid etc. I am now turning towards banking and found a supportive place at the credit union. To me that’s more important. Sometimes maybe I figure a detour is necessary to pay bills and I didn’t want to waste time on a job that isn’t happening

13. Kryssy SantanaNovember 3,2023 at 9:00PM UTC

    I’ve learned to go with the flow of life and maybe for now doing therapy isn’t part of it

14. AnonymousNovember 3,2023 at 11:15PM UTC

    Do you have a GitHub account to display your work? Show what your abilities are instead of telling the interviewers.

15. Cassandra McCrayNovember 3,2023 at 11:52PM UTC

    Same thing is happening to me.

16. Mary MeffeNovember 4,2023 at 1:05PM UTC

    The world has changed drastically and the way to get a job now is to be recommended by an employee of the company. You need to find ways to network and try to get to know people in your field. Join local organizations that have to do with your job interests. Contact friends and family to see if anyone works for a company that is looking for someone with your skill set.Look at Flexjobs.com for openings that are remote work. They have a small charge but do a great job of finding legitimate openings. Companies receive thousands of online applications and your chance of being hired is very small.

17. AnonymousNovember 4,2023 at 1:46PM UTC

    Apply for various Federal government agency Pathways programs.

18. AnonymousNovember 4,2023 at 1:58PM UTC

    Take any job and do it well and hope you can get one later on. At least you have shot at something unlike many others who have no education or money to attain one.

19. AnonymousNovember 4,2023 at 3:14PM UTC

    I’ll graduating soon with an MBA myself.

    I would get a head start on finding next year’s internships.

    Even better if you can find winter internships for this year.

20. SandraNovember 5,2023 at 10:29AM UTC

    A lot of companies are looking for skill set in data science but they fill up quick once posted. You have to be on top of your game for these because they are very competitive.

    This is why you haven’t landed that job yet.

    Also, now that you know that maybe 50 let’s say people are vying for that one job and everyone has that Masters.

    see where I’m going with this?

    what is special about you?

    it may be you finished the degree quicker than everyone.

    list the dates you entered the program and finished.

    And highlight that.

    Think of what you turned in your class that shines better than anyone or makes you stand out.

    highlight that.

    Dont hold back.

    Put in detail.

    Often people are reluctant to put in writing what they are the best at which is disappointing.

    Think because they get tired after a week(s) so one doesn’t think it necessary.

    Best of luck

21. Explorer539760November 5,2023 at 2:12PM UTC

    Apply to state, local and county government. They often need help and people don’t think of them as employer choices. Try govt subcontractors ie. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon etc. Look at Virtualjobs.com. Also media agencies, market research companies need you. I’m a recruiter currently in government but formerly private sector. Email me: kimberly.cropper@gmsil.com

22. AnonymousNovember 5,2023 at 4:39PM UTC

    Keep at it, with no internship experience you are limited to applying where folks don't know you.
    Always write a well written cover note. And if you get rejected ask for how or where you fell short to gather intel for the next interview. Find a mentor, seek out your professional organization in your field of expertise for help to find one or go back to your uni to ask for one. Ask teachers who you learned under to shop your resume to those in their network. Go to meetup groups, socialize what you know by posting relevant information from your field in your linkedin feed.

23. AnonymousNovember 6,2023 at 9:01AM UTC

    I totally empathize your situation as I have been through that. Market talk of courses in demand and jobs a plenty, can be really a trap. But in the mean time, go for online courses from online platforms in the same discipline to get more exposure. That will bullet proof you and will get to add those credentials in your resume too. Don't stress too much becoz you don't know what's next in line or when that interview call may come your way. Brush up your interview skills. Watch videos. Find out information on people on LinkedIn of similiar profile. Connect with them and see what new comes out it. Avoid piling up frustration and agony, coz if you do, the interviewer will read and see you through and that might not go in your favor.