Hi I am looking for opinions and advice
I graduated last year but haven't been able to get a job. The last year for me has been 60% me not looking for one, 30% travelling and 10% trying and failing.
I have good software engineering skills and have used those to make my own projects which is fun.
But I want an actual and proper job that is less lonely and more rewarding.
The hiring process is usually 20 questions, psychometric, coding interview, live, face 2 face interview. I've given up after reaching the final stages 3 times last year and not succeeding...
It's hard to miss the headlines, about AI taking over junior roles and what not. Even more established people are getting laid off in the dozens. It's remarkably distressing especially for a field I love.
I am fine continuing with my own projects and stuff but I think it would be a wise idea to seek practical help for future capability which is at stake.
For those hiring new grads, what do you expect from them, what makes them stand out, and are you even hiring?