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Well folks after a few years looking for a job in IT I have finially given up on looking, I have just become very disillusioned with the whole IT thing and the countless "no replys" from job applications has gotten me to this stage!

yes people may say that " if you dont try then you dont get" but i have done with trying!!

yes poeple may say that I should do more certs (up to date certs) and that will help, but I just dont seem to have to energy or the desire to learn because of the lack of "intrest" from emplyers i just dont see the point...

Dont really know why i feel that i need to say what I have but there you go.

 

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Doesn't sound good! Keep your chin up though. Maybe just take a break and come back to it when you have re-charged your batteries a bit.

It's a difficult time for finding jobs for anyone right now, but I'm sure if you keep going you will find one eventually.

 

Giving up would be too easy, anyone could do it. Without getting all zodiac and destiny on you maybe there is something out there that just is yet to rear its head.

The rejections may be for a reason, and theres something bigger and better waiting for you, Destiny perhaps?

The harder you find things the more worthwhile it is having once you get there! Keep pushing you break will come

 

It's not just IT.
Finding any kind of job right now is tough.

There are only a few things to consider:
- you're better off applying for a job in an industry where you have an interest or a passion.
- if you give up, you won't find anything at all.

I can't give you anything more constructive than that, because it's tough out there.
What you have to consider is the alternatives. You may think that you are not in the running for IT jobs because there are others out there with more experience or qualifications, so what are you going to do instead?
Apply to stack tins in a supermarket?
Believe me there are LOT more people going for that one...

 

Don't give up buddy. Just keep trying. I was just in a similar situation as you when I finished my Degree, I looked for a IT role for over 3 years until the beginning of this year. So please just re-charge yourself and your big break will come.

 

Thanks for the replys guys...

I do understand its tough times for us all, and maybe there is bigger and better things waiting round the corner, i think i will take a break from the studying for a while.

I will continue to apply for jobs but just won't get so hung up on the outcome of it and its nice to know that there are other people in the same boat or have been in the same boat.

Thanks again guys, its lifted my spirits a little

 

Well if it helps im in your situation. I finished my degree last year and so im now looking for work, i have some experience under my belt say around 6 months worth and im going to get my exams up and running, but i wont be giving up. To be honest, getting the degree has got me no further than id thought and now im 20k in debt thanks to that, but if i end up dying without paying that back, then in fairness ive made a profit lol.

To keep my spirits up ive started putting cards in the local shops,offering my services, i may stick one in the local rag and see what goes. Other than that and topping up what you already know and improving theres not much you can do. Ive only had 2 interviews so far after numerous applications, i know i need to do my CV up but i will keep plugging away.

As people say its very easy to give up, have a week off from the whole searching for jobs, as that process in itself really gets my gripe, and see how you feel, sometimes focusing on something else for a few days could help

Ed

 

Don't get yourself down mate. IT is a hard job to break into when things are good in the economy and it's not the best time with the whole of the world seemingly falling apart at the seams. Keep plugging away but do have a plan B if your out of work otherwise sit tight and wait until things pick up and keep studying.