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Degree in Software Development but still no job

  • 02-01-2021 1:09am
    #1
    DevIrl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi Everyone,

    This is the first time I am putting up a post as I could really do with an advise. I completed my Software Development Degree (Level 8) in 2019 but I didn't start looking for jobs until late 2019 and I have been very unlucky in securing a job ever since. I had two interviews but wasn't successful. Then COVID started and everything just halted. Now companies are hiring again but they have no interest in the graduates from 2019. I became very desperate and start applying for all sort of jobs like Software Support, Technical Support but everyone is looking for at least a year or two year experience. So I decided to do a Springboard Higher Dip(Level -8) in Software Development from GMIT which offers a 3 months work placement in the end as this is the only way i can see myself securing a job. The reason going for Level 8 again is because I want to better my self in Programming as I wasn't very good in it when i was doing my degree in software development.
    I got the place in GMIT but a friend told me that the colleges actually don't take interest in getting a work placements for springboard candidates. I am not sure how true that is. Just two weeks ago I got offered a job of Technical Support and the role is working from home. I am thinking to take it and do it for a year to cover up the gap in my degree and then go for the Level 9 next year in software development. But then i think why I spent 4 years in doing a degree in SD and working as a tech support. Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    gary15ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭gary15ie


    I think Covid has thrown everything and everyone off balance. Until the vaccine is fully rolled out everything wont be quite back where its supposed to be. Have you thought about setting up a profile on sites such as Fiverr (plenty of them) and offering your skills to people who need it. Might be a good way to build up some experience also.


  • #3
    Thinkingalot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭Thinkingalot


    DevIrl wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    This is the first time I am putting up a post as I could really do with an advise. I completed my Software Development Degree (Level 8) in 2019 but I didn't start looking for jobs until late 2019 and I have been very unlucky in securing a job ever since. I had two interviews but wasn't successful. Then COVID started and everything just halted. Now companies are hiring again but they have no interest in the graduates from 2019. I became very desperate and start applying for all sort of jobs like Software Support, Technical Support but everyone is looking for at least a year or two year experience. So I decided to do a Springboard Higher Dip(Level -8) in Software Development from GMIT which offers a 3 months work placement in the end as this is the only way i can see myself securing a job. The reason going for Level 8 again is because I want to better my self in Programming as I wasn't very good in it when i was doing my degree in software development.
    I got the place in GMIT but a friend told me that the colleges actually don't take interest in getting a work placements for springboard candidates. I am not sure how true that is. Just two weeks ago I got offered a job of Technical Support and the role is working from home. I am thinking to take it and do it for a year to cover up the gap in my degree and then go for the Level 9 next year in software development. But then i think why I spent 4 years in doing a degree in SD and working as a tech support. Thanks

    This link may be useful if you haven't explored it already.

    https://gradireland.com/search/all/focus/ad_vacancy

    It lists graduate jo opportunities and graduate scheme programs available with various companies.

    I think your plan of taking up the tech support job and then upskilling a year later with higher studies is a sound one. That way, you will have some work experience with you, which will open more doors in the future. All the best!


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