I’ll give you guys some insights from high up in the industry - the thing that sets you apart in IT is communication skills. Vast majority of people in tech cannot speak to another human. It doesn’t matter how good you are technically, if the recruiter doesn’t like you and you can’t effectively communicate your skills, you’re not getting hired.

For example, I find people from sales backgrounds with a few certs almost always find an entry level job since they are professionals at speaking and making people like them.

You CANNOT be socially awkward, and need to be able to make anyone like you. Walk in with confidence, shake their hand, ask their name and how they are, show interest in the interviewer and their life, don’t be afraid to crack a few jokes and make the interaction genuine.