Graduated during the pandemic, got a good job right after graduation working in IT (I don’t have a degree in IT but I’m good with computers and learn quickly). I’ve been working from home since 2019.
My work just announced that work from home will be forbidden (no exceptions) starting January. My choice is to move to a high cost of living city to keep my job (which my current salary truly cannot afford) or find a new job. I live rurally so finding a new job is tough, especially in my field.
Not confident about my future. I (think) I have a wide breadth of technical digital skills (I can do parametric 3D modelling, video edit+colour grading, software and app mockups using Figma and XD, graphic design using vector graphics, anything M365 -tenant administration and deployment, digital training, PowerBI data cleaning and dashboards, powerautomate, blah blah blah).
I don’t even know what other jobs I can do. I’ve only ever worked at this place and I feel that on paper, I’m not very hireable. Surely though someone with my assortment of skills can find a line of work where I’d thrive and learn more.
I just feel stuck in a rut and have no idea what to do.
There are resume styles you can utilize that are fine with only one job in your history. Just research on the internet till you find one that works for you.
The key is to show growth. In IT, it’s a bit different than many white collar jobs since it moves fast and there is a lot you have to learn, make a list of all the things you have experience with and then decide which are the most matketable. Then try to make bullet points for each, try to quantity and qualify your experience in every bullet.
Also when applying to jobs, don’t bother reading the requirements. Just apply if you think it’s a good fit, you’d be surprised how other the requirements are just entirely made up.
That’s a really good tip about looking for a resume format to complement your job history! I hadn’t thought of that.