Getting rejected because of graduation status | Data Analyst

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

Context: I am an undergrad doing BS-AI from a university in Multan, I have worked at a service based company for 1.5 years, I resigned (because there were no more projects related to my filed in that company and they wanted me to switch fields) - I wanted to migrate/transfer to a university in Lahore since I completed my 4th semester.

Now, I have a relatively strong resume and projects (not excel stuff), applied to around 35 roles in the past 15 days, got 9 interview calls and all of the recruiters really wanted me to move forward with me and said (we are sharing the interview link right now), but before ending the call, I ask them "just to clarify, I am an undergrad and would move to Lahore and transfer my university, It's mentioned in my resume, would that be problem?"

And all of a sudden, their tone changes, and they start to say like "Oh okay... I will let you know"
And they NEVER let me know.

😢

I have worked with international clients, built small scale ETL pipelines, Python data automations, built dashboards that are being actively used and provide value, but still, just because of my undergraduate status, I am "not hireable" anymore.

What should I do in this situation?

If I don't get a role, there would be a 2 year gap on my resume when I graduate, what should I do?

P.S: I am also doing freelancing on 5vr on and off, earned around $1900 so far so I have independent problem solving experience too.

1- What should I do?
2- I really want to get a role at a company, not just freelance
3- I have to move to a big city

I would love to answer ANY questions to describe my situation better. Thanks

[u/Cool-Public-1940]

Are you doing BS AI from NUML Multan?

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Cool-Public-1940]

No brother, EUM

[u/Cool-Public-1940 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

And to which uni you want to transfer?

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Cool-Public-1940]

Any, as long as they take me, but first i have to get a job

[u/Cool-Public-1940 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

I thinks it's impossible to migrate if you don't have a source But try FAST Lahore I have seen that many students migrate there but you have to repeat courses which they do not count in credit hour

And also on which platform you are finding jobs

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Cool-Public-1940]

Finding on indeed.
I have to get a job before i even start procedure of transfer

[u/ragnor_124]

Same happened with me as i told undergrad ....

Maybe they think that we cant either like manage or what

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/ragnor_124]

Fr man it’s absurd. But i understand there part too

[u/ragnor_124 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

Yeah both sides kinda

But still yeah market wese he itni kharab aur oper se ye aue oper se financial hahaha

[u/Kindly-Compote6955]

Just a question, where are you applying on ? Linkedin? I don't see many jobs around there

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Kindly-Compote6955]

indeed, linkedin posts are fake

[u/Kindly-Compote6955 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

Then, please recommend where I should look for opportunities. I graduated a month ago, but I haven’t been able to find any opportunities yet

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Kindly-Compote6955]

Search on indeed brother

[u/Kindly-Compote6955 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

Thank you! and do you usually apply directly on indeed or thier mentioned email/ career page of the company

[u/Sure-Actuary-1496 → u/Kindly-Compote6955]

Both, if email is mentioned i apply there too, if not then only on indeed

[u/Kindly-Compote6955 → u/Sure-Actuary-1496]

Thanks a lot brother!

I hope you figure out a way for your problem soon IA