- Dec 30, 2005
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Holy eff I didnt expect it to be so hard to start my career in San Jose.....I've applied to probably 60 or so serious positions in two months, done over 20 in-person and phone interviews, and yet zero solid leads on any job that pays more than 16/hour. I've even gotten to the final interview session for 2-3 companies to be told no thanks; one even told me depressingly I was their second choice. Basically almost all the jobs I've been looking for aren't really designed for someone fresh out of college and require 2-4 years of experience in HR/marketing/Communications/IT Support. This is beside the fact that larger companies don't even $#$king reply to my submissions, or are clearly lowballing beyond reason (no, I won't drive to customers with my car and do SysAdmin work for 13/hour >.>). I'd say my experience is unique but all my friends had the same issues before they were hired: one did 50 interviews, and another did 80 before being hired.
That all being said, any tips on how to land an almost intern-level job in the bay area without having to completely genuflect and grovel for employment, or rely on nepotism/cronyism? Any recruiting agencies anyone recommends? I have work experience, ran my own IT consulting company, and even earned awards from companies like Hewlett Packard.........but just can't seem to find where all the "desktop support" or "marketing intern" positions are so that I can learn a specific career further. I'm kinda weird when it comes to nepotism/cronyism, too. I just feel asking a friend at Google or Apple to vouch for me is awkward as fuuuu.
Any advice is helpful, as I'm really starting to look outside of the bay area and I'd rather avoid that. Moving away to a new area for easier employment is what my friends did and they don't seem too happy living in Texas, Carolina, ETC. I'm simply lost in trying to find a career in the greater bay area that will grow my skills while at the same time granting that company a reliable, efficient employee.
P.S. Damn, Anandtech has changed a ton. Not sure I like the new theme :/
That all being said, any tips on how to land an almost intern-level job in the bay area without having to completely genuflect and grovel for employment, or rely on nepotism/cronyism? Any recruiting agencies anyone recommends? I have work experience, ran my own IT consulting company, and even earned awards from companies like Hewlett Packard.........but just can't seem to find where all the "desktop support" or "marketing intern" positions are so that I can learn a specific career further. I'm kinda weird when it comes to nepotism/cronyism, too. I just feel asking a friend at Google or Apple to vouch for me is awkward as fuuuu.
Any advice is helpful, as I'm really starting to look outside of the bay area and I'd rather avoid that. Moving away to a new area for easier employment is what my friends did and they don't seem too happy living in Texas, Carolina, ETC. I'm simply lost in trying to find a career in the greater bay area that will grow my skills while at the same time granting that company a reliable, efficient employee.
P.S. Damn, Anandtech has changed a ton. Not sure I like the new theme :/