6+ years in data analytics, two MSc degrees, hands-on experience in Python, SQL, Power BI, AI tools and predictive models. Actively job hunting in Ireland and struggling to get responses. Tailoring each CV before applying. Genuinely asking: is it the job market, am I underqualified, overqualified?, are there tools I am missing, or is it tougher as an immigrant? Would love honest perspectives from people who have been through this.
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The truth is that most job postings online aren’t where real hiring happens anymore. To find a solid role today, you need to re‑strategize; focus on referrals, speak directly with people inside the companies you’re targeting, reconnect with former colleagues, and expand your network. A large percentage of roles are filled internally, and many postings exist mainly to meet policy requirements rather than reflect active hiring.
It's the job market not you