I'm looking for a new career in a new city, but same state.

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June 5,2022 at 8:10PM UTC

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I'm looking for a new career in a new city, but same state. If all these people/companies are hiring, what is the problem? I have a 2 yr and a 4 yr degree. What more do they want? I would consider getting my master's degree if I didn't owe student loans. I am considering getting certificates. Would this help or hinder my process? Thanks for any positive feedback/advice.

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AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 8:26PM UTC
Depends on what jobs/titles you are applying for. But overall they are looking for perfect unicorns and a lot are just not filling positions when they can't find anyone.
AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 8:45PM UTC
I went back to school for my MS while job searching. It checked a box for me but didn't help getting a job in that field. I value education but make sure you're going back for the right reason. Another thing to consider is getting a job in a company that offers tuition reimbursements.
AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 8:45PM UTC
What field, what experience what expertise?
It’s hard to give u direction and guidance without knowing more. If you are vaguely applying anywhere and everywhere without a clear focus, it will be harder for job recruiters to see your package stand out if it is set up that way.
resume, pay attention to key words in the job posting and weave them throughout your resume and cover letter. Not doing so could be the reason why you are not having much luck. Software is used in many companies to filter through 100s of resumes so they can narrow their choices down to the top 20-30….thank monster and indeed. Make sure your package has several examples of how you saved the day and achieved exceptionally that directly links back to the job responsibilities. This is how you get your package to stand out. If you are already in the state of interest, that is excellent. But it could be possible the city of interest you are targeting is impacted by the economy. Are u open to broadening your search to more cities? If not do some research on your industry and how it is impacted by the economy. We are headed for a major recession and only the most stable companies and industries will likely get thru it. Go on linked in profiles break the ice with folks who work in the industry of interest can you find ones that work in your city of interest too, it’s possible. Try to network with them so they can put in a good word for you when you apply
AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 9:41PM UTC
Degrees, certifications and licenses all depend greatly on the role you are pursuing.
A degree by itself is not an asset unless it's a requirement.
AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 1:49PM UTC
What they want is generally in the job description.....
Okay that was a little sassy, but true. It's not just about the degree but also about the skills and tasks that they list in the job description. The degree is important to an extent but demonstrating your skills and achievements on your resume (and during an interview) is more impactful than a degree sometimes.
Make sure that you are reading each job description thoroughly and if you fit 70% of the qualifications than you should apply. You should be taking those qualifications and highlighting them in your resume for each job description.
If you are noticing a pattern that all of the jobs you are looking at require a masters or other certifications then I might consider getting one of those or looking at other jobs.