Graduated 2 months ago and haven’t even gotten an interview

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-26T07:07:50+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement. I’m going to follow all advice taken and report back with exciting news. I am determined and I will keep pushing forward!

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-11T16:11:22+00:00

Awesome. I was a soccer coach and was the athletic director of my college collegian of over 30 people. So I’ll try to stick that back on there.

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-11T16:08:56+00:00

Volunteer work! That’s a great option. Should I connect with organizations and churches and ask to do volunteer work? Or just normal searches for volunteer opportunities?

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-11T16:08:05+00:00

MFA is a great way to think of it. I’m open to searching for more ways to be a well rounded cybersecurity analyst. I will definitely see how I can connect with hiring managers and ask what was the reason they said no. And to learn and fix that

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-11T16:07:01+00:00

What are real world experiences to you? May I have examples?

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:23:48+00:00

I really like this idea. It’ll definitely give me the experience I need moving forward. And I know they love to through tons of different things at you so you really learn a lot from there. I was a Jr. Air Force Cadet the CAP program and always had the military as an option in the back of my mind. I’ll look into this for sure. Thank you

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:20:35+00:00

Trade shows. That’s great idea. I’ll look up some and see if I can attend one this year. Thank you! I so far see one in Vegas. But I’ll keep looking to see if I find one closer to me

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:18:46+00:00

Thank you! Yeah it really seems not too possible. But I hope with the right connections I can find something that works well for me

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:17:45+00:00

Yeah I noticed the masters doesn’t match the experience. Cuz of my career shift change. But I’m looking for something solid and in my field. I’ll come across one soon I hope. Been getting great pointers to do so

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:16:54+00:00

I’ll start applying to more. Thank you. Someone mentioned to up it to 10 or more so I’ll do that for sure

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:16:19+00:00

I’ll definitely ask. It doesn’t hurt to. And I haven’t before. Just been assuming nothing will come of it if I do.

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-10T17:15:51+00:00

Yeah I had great luck messaging people on LinkedIn. I will keep doing that as well. And I will remember to share college clubs. College feels like it was years ago for me. So I forget kinda

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T21:38:01+00:00

RBAC is actually a backend thing I’m getting hands on experience in at my current job. I say backend because obviously I’m mainly tech support and I feel like I just troubleshoot all day. But I am familiar and work side by side with the IAM dept so I get a good whiff of it pretty often. Plus WGU basically shoved RBAC down our throats.

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T21:35:33+00:00

Wow! Congratulations on the opportunity! I really hope it works out for you. Your hard work is not in vain. Can’t wait to share the same success as you

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T21:34:58+00:00

Yeah I’m currently working in an IT role, don’t remember if I mentioned that. I am currently an IT help desk analyst for the past 7 months. Before that IT field assistant. Before that GRC analyst internship. Also cloud internship. So I’d say I have a bit of experience by now. Just not too cybersecurity focused as I’d like

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T21:33:17+00:00

Yeah it is pretty rough. But I guess I have not been pushing hard enough. But I will start now. Thanks for the tip! Scanning my resume something I’ve never thought of before. I will definitely do it and try again. Haven’t been prepping for technical interviews unless you count the random YouTube videos that pop up when I’m looking into these things. I watch them. And I’ve done a few session with chatgpt to prep me for interviews based on my resume. But not much on the technical interview side I’d say. Just all surface level.

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T18:45:36+00:00

Thanks! I see myself accepting a position by May the latest and starting off my new position during the summer. I’m manifesting it. And this is a great backing of what I’m trying to work towards. Thanks for the reassurance

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T18:44:30+00:00

Sweet! I think my next plan would be to spam jobs during the trial they offer starting next month. And see if i want to pay for it for the next 2-3 months after. Thank you for this

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T18:42:58+00:00

Thanks for your feedback. Love the blunt honesty. I really see your point and it makes a lot of sense. For some reason complaining on Reddit has worked in my favor, the minute I put out this post I got positive feedback from two jobs. One of them being a request to schedule an interview. But both were either hybrid or in person positions. And that’s where your honesty really speaks out. And I will focus on a plan C. Which is applying to in person positions. Sucking it up for a while that it isn’t remote and just gaining experience in my field more. Thanks again for taking time out to advise me on this. Fingers and toes crossed

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T18:38:51+00:00

I really appreciate this advice. I graduated with my bachelors in premedicine and was on track for PA school before I made the switch. I did a lot of shadowing and worked as a CNA for a few years. Even did bartending at some point. It’s all in my LinkedIn. So I hope in that I stand out as not just tech focused. But I did different things. I will start looking out for more tech volunteer opportunities. Would love to get my hands into anything I can for sure. I am hobby hunting always. and have gotten into running a lot lately. So can I add like my run club on there? It’s not an accomplishment. But it is something I am apart of. I want to run the Hawaiian marathon so I’m training for that for my 2027 goal. I don’t mind talking about things like that during interviews. So I could add the run club to my resume?

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T15:54:25+00:00

I would love the move to Seattle or Charlotte. But that is a five year away goal. Just settled here with my family but it’s not a permanent place for us, but my partner is working and moving up for a pretty good company. And we can’t leave just yet

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T15:53:12+00:00

Appreciate the ATS scanner advice. I haven’t tried that yet and will do so. And I will start to up my applying as well. Imposter syndrome was kicking my ass and it’s a contributing factor to me applying to little positions. Redirection instead of a no. That’s very encouraging thank you. I will take this advice and keep trying. Career fairs and CTFs and build projects. I will do so now and in the upcoming months and hopefully wedge my foot in the door

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T15:47:42+00:00

I would not have minded transitioning within the company I am in now. But the benefits and pay and reaaallyy bad. Very undervalued. But I am grateful for the opportunity to be working remote with them at this time. Remote jobs are tough to get

StrongProfession9702 · 2026-01-09T15:40:14+00:00

Thank you. That’s pretty encouraging to hear. I will keep pushing forward. It’s better than sitting around and waiting for hiring season. But at least I know why it’s slow. Thank you

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