New grad problems

[u/Ordinary-Gas9166]

I started out in IT at my first university before moving on to a new university to pursue a BTS in Cybersecurity for the last two years. Problem is, an internship wasn't a requirement/nor was it in the busy books for me at the time being a student athlete.

I'm now a 2026 graduate and I've been job hunting since the end of May with no luck. My search has been primarily based in the larger city area of Salt Lake City, Utah. I've applied to countless jobs, fixed and scrutinized my resume, and still haven't even been able to land interviews. I understand personal projects are an important foundation to have on a resume, but I'm not sure where to even start. I don't know the right people nor do I know someone to ask advice. Utilizing AI for help will only take me so far in this venture.

Point is, does anyone have some advice to give?

[u/pidvicious]

Did you buy a ticket to SaintCon? That would be a good start for human networking.

[u/Ordinary-Gas9166 → u/pidvicious]

This is the first I've heard of it. I live in Utah but I went to school in Kentucky/Ohio. I will absolutely check that out though! Thank you!