[3 YoE] Can't get past resume screening no matter what I try. Exhausted and Hopeless.

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I graduated in May 2025 and have been job hunting since. I've sent out thousands of applications and the result has been nothing but rejections. I've had a few recruiter calls here and there, but nothing has ever turned into an actual interview.

I have been targeting backend, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure roles. I've tried mass applying, carefully tailoring my resume and swapping in relevant points for each job description, and reaching out for referrals, yet none of it has worked out. I'm open to both entry and mid-level roles and willing to relocate anywhere in the US.

I'm on F1-OPT and the clock is ticking. I really need to land something in the next few months and I'm honestly struggling to stay optimistic at this point. Would love any advice, and if anyone is willing to take a look at my resume and tell me what I should change, I'd really appreciate it.

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Posted Feb 19, 2026, 8:04 PM UTC

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