If possible, get into a PhD program rather than a master's and quit after two years. Then you get your master's for free. Also, right now the job market is par

If possible, get into a PhD program rather than a master's and quit after two years. Then you get your master's for free. Also, right now the job market is particularly bad. Around 3/4 of companies have a hiring freeze. So don't necessarily blame your own resume when you are wondering why it's tough to get a job.