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#RI-69e33e15·5 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 year after graduation

Applied to 300 IT jobs without success

Submitted 300 job applications, only 2 interviews, no job offers

What I wish I knew
"Considered alternative career paths or internships earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"Highlight transferable skills and seek career counseling"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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