Does the college you just graduated from have a job placement office that could offer you help or advice? Some local public libraries have short courses where they give you feedback on your resume, etc. You could also look at libguides on job finding resources such as https://libguides.ccsu.edu/career/jobhunting . A "libguide" is a "library guide" that is a list of resources pertaining to a particular subject. Also, does your college have an alumni association that you could join and network with?
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#12Don’t do full stack. In fact avoid JavaScript all together except to make yourself more well rounded.
If you want to achieve employment as a fresh graduate in the current economy you need to look for areas that have the highest barriers of entry. Otherwise you will be competing against candidates with 8-15 years of experience that may not be very good at what they do but at least they have a stacked resume while you have nothing.
As a former JavaScript developer almost nobody knows what they are doing and most of those people are permanently locked into a mindset of expert beginner with 8 years of experience. Compare that to something like 3D graphics programming or financial modeling that requires actual smart people opposed to imposter syndrome pretenders.
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#13this is difficult, reach out to me and I will try to give you some guidance based on your situation.
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#14Don’t do full stack. In fact avoid JavaScript all together except to make yourself more well rounded. If you want to achieve employment as a fresh graduate in the current economy you need to look for areas that have the highest barriers of entry. Otherwise you will be competing against candidates with 8-15 years of experience that may not be very good at what they do but at least they have a stacked resume while you…
My advice would be to not listen to anyone who’s primary advice is to avoid one of the most commonly in demand skillsets and denigrates everyone who practices it as being expert beginners.
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#15this is difficult, reach out to me and I will try to give you some guidance based on your situation.
One of the values of public discussion is that the whole world can see the advice that is shared. People who won't share their advice in public are often trying to scam, or at least sell something to, the person asking for advice.
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#16Don’t do full stack. In fact avoid JavaScript all together except to make yourself more well rounded. If you want to achieve employment as a fresh graduate in the current economy you need to look for areas that have the highest barriers of entry. Otherwise you will be competing against candidates with 8-15 years of experience that may not be very good at what they do but at least they have a stacked resume while you…
My advice would be to not listen to anyone who’s primary advice is to avoid one of the most commonly in demand skillsets and denigrates everyone who practices it as being expert beginners.
Why?
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#17It sounds like you didn’t even start life. It can take some time, keep studying, practice, and enjoy it out there.
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#18This might sound a little controversial, but have you considered other roles in IT, not just pure development jobs?
I've been in Ops for 20+ years now and started on 1st line support for an ISP, although I had very few options without a degree (or much of an academic background really).
An entry level role might be a stepping stone to other positions within the company - and an opportunity to network with colleagues in other departments.
Over the years I built professional relationships and moved up to 2nd line and then 3rd line (sysadmin). This provided industry experience, certifications and sufficient domain knowledge to move elsewhere.
A few peers from 1st line moved over to development after they helped provide direct feedback to the devs as users of their software.
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#19You haven't really provided any info that can help someone provide you with concrete advice.
How are you apply to jobs?
How many jobs have you applied for?
What is the furthest you have gotten in the interview process?
Are you working with any recruiters?
Have you tried applying to another internship to see if you can convert to FTE?Re: graduated but no jobs
#20" Worked in a few startups, also mainly on full-stack projects."
How did you do at those startups ? Your best bet is approach them again and ask for a potential role. Without some connections, it is extremely difficult to get a full tiem job right now in tech especially as an entry level person.
Some suggestions for you:
1. Get focussed on one stack. This is the unfortunate reality. You don't have enough real world experience to say "I can pick up any stack especially with AI". Thats what everyone else is saying. Too much noise. You need to separate yourself from the rest.
Get really really good at one stack (pick whatever you are already experienced with and double down). Then create a project or two in it (as real world as possible). Put it on a personal website. Something that shows. Don't just do the usual low quality "bootcamp" stuff. Those won't fly.
2. Approach any existing network of people you have worked with/for. You mentioned working at startups already. Start there.
3. Approach smaller companies/other startups (after #1 above) on Linkedin and make a specific case to founders directly. This is not hard. If needed, get subscription to Sales Navigator (if you can afford) and search for companies in the less than 50 employee range. Find their CEO/CTO and hit them up directly with specific message on why YOU and why you want to work for THEM. No generic BS. Be specific.
4. Be very very flexible. Mention that you will relocate for the job. Forget about Working from Home. Find whatever you can and move for it if needed. Show that you mean serious business.
These are some of the strategies that may help. It is very hard right now though. All the best.