I've been searching for a job for the past 2 months.

8 Comments

1. AnonymousJanuary 23,2026 at 10:58PM UTC

   That last piece of what you shared is likely a good possibility of what the issue is. You require sponsorship, a lot of employers do not want to touch that right now.

2. Dr. Patty GrossJanuary 25,2026 at 1:48PM UTC

   If you went to school, you should check their career services center. They will often have recommendations for entry-level positions, but, as the other person said, you will have to find a place willing to sponsor a work visa. Do you have a professor/teacher/instructor who would be willing to provide you with a reference? That would also help. Be careful and truthful about your immigration status, because any hiccup there will destroy your chances.

3. SPQJanuary 25,2026 at 3:37PM UTC

   Definitely reach out to your student/career services center? What have they advised, especially for those in your circumstance?

   They may advise that you can take another year or specialization to extend your time.

4. GirlBossanova934974January 25,2026 at 1:53PM UTC

   2 things right away. A) Stay away from sites like LinkedIn for anything technical. Far too many applicants for too few jobs. You might want to try lesser known sites. B) You are going to require sponsorship and many USA companies are not going to do that now. You are best served if you connect up with some national recruitment firms who have job reqs that will provide sponsorship.

5. Hildana TeklegiorgisJanuary 25,2026 at 4:31PM UTC

   Appreciate it! Thanks for sharing!

6. SPQJanuary 25,2026 at 3:33PM UTC

   As far as I know, in Canada, you don't require sponsorship but rather just apply for a working visa. But the new grad does have a deadline to get a job, otherwise they cannot stay (i.e. you have to be actively attending courses with a student visa or you have to be employed with a working visa).

   I'm guessing your resume needs rework.

   You can message me and I'll take a look. I've been in the business analyst domain for 8+ years.

   I would say, you should try to get certified through IIBA.org to improve your candidacy. But you don't have a lot of time.

7. AnonymousJanuary 25,2026 at 6:17PM UTC

   If you require sponsorship that may be a factor in your search. Many companies (if you are in the US) are shying away from these hire because of the hostile political climate at this time. It is also taking 6-9 months for most job searches for even experienced hires. If you have certifications with specific tools highlight those in your resume. Use the user groups for those tools or the forums to reach out to others with more experience to see if they have advice for you on more junior roles. Go to events in your area and meet folks in person if you can. Be professional in your appearance and let them know that you can start immediately. Downplay the student part if you can. Keep plugging away and post what you know in public forums if you can to show your expertise in the areas where you have depth. Good luck.

8. Evelyn LivantJanuary 28,2026 at 1:54PM UTC

   I’m a Data Engineer and the best way to be hireable is to do side projects or engage in education of interest to the community and publish on LinkedIn.

   For example, Microsoft was having a challenge to learn Fabric that would earn you a free voucher for the Certification exam. As I went through it, I posted the progress on LinkedIn and added posts when I did additional work.

   Also find for groups on LinkedIn for your specific focus and engage in discussions, polls, etc.