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Hey Peter, Did a quick google search and found your GitHub repo. I feel for you on the "not finding a job" thing. I would offer this advice: Try and keep "empt
by bamccaul 8y ago
Hey Peter,
Did a quick google search and found your GitHub repo. I feel for you on the "not finding a job" thing. I would offer this advice: Try and keep "empty" spots in your resume to a minimum. If there is anything you can add to it that can answer for the blank times, that shows employers that you are driven. My gut says you are good at "IT things," with no specific speciality in a particular area.
Another thing to keep in mind is this: the only job that is beneath you right now is one that doesn't pay. Take anything, because going to work and earning some wage will do wonders for your mental health, and will get you in a better mindset.
On top of that, have you approached any recruiters in your area or in the areas you want to work? If you are clear to them that you are going to cover your own relocation costs, perhaps a company would be willing to look at a work visa applicant that way. I can tell you from my experience, from the companies I have worked for doing dev in the US, we wouldn't be interested in dealing with relocating a worker. I am in the West side of Michigan, US. I'm not saying you aren't employable, but just giving some info I've seen.
One of the areas you are inherently ahead of the curve on is i810 work. Your knowledge of IT and also working in Asian countries and abroad makes you a prime person for that kind of work. Perhaps you could market yourself in that way?
I hope this is more helpful to you than "lol get a better resume noob" kind of feedback you have been getting.
- peterburkimsher 8y agoThank you; it's really encouraging to read your comments. I agree - I'll take anything now. For most countries I already have the visa requirements memorised, and I can afford a one-way plane ticket and one month of survival costs. Even though that probably means taking a job in a place where I can't settle long-term, I'll take it now because something is better than nothing.