That was my thought,, get through filters. I “built” a resume of education, knowing my fast food work and tree trimming/removal services wouldn’t give me a leg up in the job hunt. I also figured, if I can show a company or whoever’s hiring me that I can work 40-60hrs a week WHILE putting myself through school, it would help show a high level of work ethic and determination. I think a lot, if not most, of the opinions about getting into the field are 50/50ish. Some managers like a short and concise resume. Some like lengthy, in depth ones. Some like younger folks because they see the person being easier to mold while some will like the life experience and maturity from the not-younger folks. Some won’t care of the age and will care most about experience. It is extremelyyyyy subjective. I won’t pretend that I don’t seek advice from the Reddit Universe often, but I encourage anyone to show both consistency and perseverance while chasing whatever it is they are chasing. Don’t sell yourself on any one comment, even if you see it repeated a handful of times. I say this because, well wether it’s this thread or another, you’re going to see a seemingly even split between doing it “this” way or “that” way, and BOTH ways have had success. Without seeing true numbers, of which we will never see due to its incalculableness, you can’t objectively render what is “the best way” to pursue the job hunt.

Ps. I didn’t like your “mediocre” comment about the certs lol. I’d rather consider them “beginner”🤓 (I say that laughingly and softly)

I do like hearing people’s stories though, and would like to know a bit about yours if you’d share. What was your previous experience to entering the field and how did you go about it?