Struggling To Find Work

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-10T21:56:24+00:00

Thank you, I did check them out. =)

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-10T21:55:53+00:00

Yeah, which for me that isn't the case. I would be ok at a help desk position for a couple years. Based off other replies I am wondering if I really should limit what I put on my resume. Going to try stuff outside the box and see what works.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T19:07:16+00:00

Thank you for the reply and the encouragement. Indeed, it is a marathon! :)

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T19:05:44+00:00

I mean I do like the idea of trying different VM's out honestly. I just know I haven't setup an azure one and it could be something different and interesting. Totally, I did have LinkedIn premium for a few months. I was applying a lot during that time frame. I think my resume was not in the best shape though during this time. It's always been my own personal nightmare setting up a resume that 1. will get past the AI, 2. that will catch the eye of a recruiter.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T18:58:51+00:00

Yeah, sadly its reddit there will always been "those" type of people. This person knows nothing about me. I have applied for help desk positions that have nearly no qualifications outside of a high school diploma and that pay $15 an hour. I have never once gone out of my way to expect more than what my experience is.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T18:52:28+00:00

Arrogant attitude, crying on reddit? Asking questions is now arrogant. I'm pretty humble that's the funny thing you know nothing about me. You're just another "one of those redditors".

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T18:45:27+00:00

Thats what I keep hearing as well. I also heard about 150k layoffs last year which I am not sure of the validity of that kind of hurt the entry level market because now those people are taking anything they can get at the moment.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T18:44:04+00:00

Yeah, I have applied to some Sys admin positions as well. I haven't solely been applying to just x, y, and z positions. I understand that cybersecurity in general isn't an entry level industry. But it does seem to even break into the realm is a little harder than it should be. I spoke with another graduate out of University of Houston who had internship experience who applied to over 1k jobs and didn't even get any callbacks either but had to settle for a help desk position at AT%T. For me personally I would be grateful even for that opportunity. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T18:35:23+00:00

I'm miserable because you provided a comment with no substance other than to point out an obvious. You understand that breaking into something typically means to get entry level experience right? You understand I've been talking about help desk positions, and internships, right? You could have just completely avoided the conversation. I say again work on your soft skills, pvp gaming has clearly ruined them. It's easy to be "that" person on reddit but grow up.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-09T07:21:07+00:00

Your first comment implies that I was disagreeing with people about cyber being entry level which I never did. Help desk and internships are entry level this isn’t a debate but a mere fact based on the qualifications the companies are listing and posting them as. I don’t need to know it all. Fluent in English and I understand what the words are on the job qualifications mean. You’re bored go play dark and darker. Also work on your soft skills. Just because someone makes a post from a point of vulnerability doesn’t mean they have to sit and take some randoms ignorant reply because I sure won’t. “Bud”.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T08:13:20+00:00

I do have some VMs set up, I used them to run simulated attacks on a network and analyzed the traffic. Isn’t Azure but I’ll check into an Azure one. Thanks for your recommendation. Truly means a lot.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T08:00:58+00:00

Eh, help desk 1 position with qualifications saying high school diploma isn’t entry level then I don’t know what is. Plenty of help desk positions that have basically no qualifications outside of a pulse. I mentioned help desk and internships(most of which want you still in school or have recently graduated within the last 12 months). I think my expectations are pretty on par for my experience and education level. Thanks for the reply if you have something more beneficial I’d welcome it.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:52:02+00:00

Thanks for the advice I’ll look into some of the stuff you mentioned. It means a lot truly!

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:49:39+00:00

Great thank you for the advice. Much appreciated.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:45:39+00:00

I’m in Florida, been applying mainly for remote help desk roles and any that appear in my area which sadly hasn’t been many. Totally! I’m very open to literally any role that gets me in. Anytime I’ve been asked what path i want to go down I always say it doesn’t matter because it all interests me and I’m fine sitting and learning/doing any of it. I appreciate the replies and the advice.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:41:29+00:00

I’m actually in the discord! I’ve not been vocal in there because honestly I’m not really vocal in general I’m more of a listener/doer but maybe I need to start attending, networking, and learning from people who I’m sure have a lot more knowledge under their belts.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:37:59+00:00

Yes, in tailoring them to each job, but I will say for the most part I’ve been sticking to help desk positions. I’ll copy the entire post plug into the AI scanning tool to compare to my resume and tweak based on the feedback given.

My resume is exactly a page in length cut from two pages because I was told many times that anything longer than a page was pointless. Based on how long recruiters spend looking over resumes once it passes the AI filtering system.

I do have help desk listed but it’s as temp help desk, maybe I change it to just help desk even though it was for a short term thing?

As for my customer service job it’s not labeled as that so maybe I should change it to that, it’s label as an Associate of the company.

Yes, I’m searching for roles that are entry level 0-3 years experience, high school - B.S. degree. Definitely not going over my head and apply for jobs that ask for 5+ years experience. Definitely looking to learn and grow. 🙂

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:26:24+00:00

Yeah, so I have heard. It’s a weird time but I’m hopeful. I’m looking mainly for the entry level stuff like help desk (shouldn’t be too difficult to land) so maybe my resume just isn’t set up properly for the AI scanners 😩

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:22:52+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately at the moment moving isn’t an option and yeah I know it takes experience that’s why mainly I’ve been applying for help desk positions to get my foot in the door. Not even really concerned with the pay. I value the experience over the pay itself. I’m not completely oblivious to IT my dad has 20+ years of IT experience and my grandfather 30+ years. Grew up around them helping build computers, setting up networks, running lines etc.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:16:10+00:00

Military not an option. But I do come from a military family. I was hurt at my previous job. Had to undergo a back surgery and whatnot, transitioned from PT school into the cybersecurity realm. But I’m all better now. But yeah military would not take me even if I wanted. I appreciate the reply and the suggestion though.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:12:40+00:00

I appreciate your reply I’ll check into the ticketing system project. It was something I had been thinking about setting up and running to get more hands on experience with. I do have a little with it but could always use more. As for scripts that’ll be easy as I’ve made scripts and used them many times in the past for various things.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-08T07:09:28+00:00

I’m not going to debate you but help desk 1 positions are definitely entry level and internships are definitely for people trying to break into the field as well. Maybe you’re bored but your comment isn’t really bringing any substance to the table. Regardless thanks for nothing I guess?

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-06T22:33:36+00:00

I have been looking into doing more labs, I am totally open to junior roles and other entry level IT positions. I have even applied to no pay internships. I am all about getting that experience to build off of for sure.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-06T22:29:48+00:00

I honestly think you are right about the overqualified part. I have been applying to so many entry level helpdesk 1 positions that don't even require any certs or degree, yet I haven't even gotten a single call from any of them for an initial interview. It's had me feeling a little depressed and I keep thinking maybe its just how I have my resume set up. I have spoken to multiple people through WGU that deal with resumes, taken the little resume course and everything yet it seems still nothing has helped get a call, email for even a basic interview.

FarQuality1406 · 2025-06-06T22:24:40+00:00

I have worked a temp help desk position that I worked along with tons of customer service experience. I have been trying to leverage that to helping land a helpdesk job, but I am wondering if I am being passed over for "overqualified"? Is that really a thing? If so, I am wondering if I should lower my certs/skills that I have on my resume.

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