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funkofanatic95's journey

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and have been actively applying for jobs for about a month now. So far, I've submitted over 500 applications, but the process has been incredibly challenging. I've only landed 3 interviews—two companies ghosted me, and one is a large distribution center that found my resume on LinkedIn. They mentioned they need a few weeks to interview other candidates since I was the first one they spoke to. I received a letter of verification from my school confirming my completion of courses, but I won't officially have my degree conferred until August due to the summer semester schedule. This has led me to wonder about a couple of things: 1. If I've applied for a position and haven't heard back in over two weeks, should I send a follow-up email expressing my continued interest and attaching my resume again? I want to ensure they have my information for any other suitable roles if I’m not a fit for the one I applied for. 2. Since I have a letter of completion, can I claim that I have my Bachelor's degree even though it hasn't been conferred yet? I’m 30 years old and a late graduate, having worked as a cashier for 19 months, a data entry temp for 3 months, and a secretary for 25 months. I’m also planning to start my master's degree in business analytics (MSBA) this August, aiming for a role in supply chain analytics. Any advice from seasoned professionals would be greatly appreciated!

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I am currently in the final stretch of completing my bachelor's degree in business administration, with my last course wrapping up on July 6th. I've started my job search, but I'm facing a challenge in presenting my qualifications since I don't officially have my degree yet. My advisor has assured me they can help me provide proof of my impending graduation to potential employers, which is a relief. My main goal is to land an entry-level position that allows me to work with data and learn about operations. However, I've been inundated with job offers from companies that I refer to as 'DevilCorp,' which I’m trying to avoid. Despite my efforts to filter these out, they seem to be everywhere in my search results. Since June 7, I've applied to nearly 300 positions across various platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed. I even took the initiative to drive around my nearest city, about 40 minutes away, to jot down the names of companies I passed by that might have openings. I'm also seeking advice on how to improve my résumé and what specific keywords or roles I should target that align with my degree while steering clear of undesirable companies.

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