It has been a year now. Yes a year. I have graduated from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's of Science in Interactive Media Design. Before you ponder the school name and ask me silly questions like, "can you draw"? Let me quote what The Art Institute advertises for the Interactive Media Design program.
"Interactive Media Design program prepares students for careers designing and developing Web sites and interactive/multimedia software products. Design for the World Wide Web and interactive media is a dynamic and rapidly evolving multi-billion dollar industry that includes products running not only on conventional computers, but also on devices such as kiosks, museum displays, MP3 players and cell phones. Interactive media design is an essential part of businesses worldwide, as well as the education, scientific and entertainment industries. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Programs"
Okay. Now with this in mind and the fact that I attended school full-time, while working full-time and maintained a 3.5 average upon graduation. You might hope that I would have landed a job within my field. Well no I haven't. Don't get me wrong. I am still working full-time at a well known financial corporation utilizing maybe 10% of what I have studied.
I have been on countless interviews, I have received second interviews as well. However, to no avail. I have not been blessed to work in my field of study. I keep trying! I have even paid for a resume service that clams to "blast" my resume to higher level recruiters and scouts. What hurts worse is that I have applied to open positions within my company and have been rejected without an interview. But I persevere. I have rewritten my resume again and again and again. I have changed my cover letter to to be vague yet full of promised sincere talent.
I'm frustrated! I'm mad। I'm at a loss for what to do. The school assisted for a little while. But I have not heard back from my counselor. Most of my job leads brings me back full circle to the places I have already interviewed at. I don't understand! What pray tell am I doing wrong?
