[JSeymourATL]

> I have been a finalist for many jobs, but no offers to date. Some companies are great about going in another direction and giving feedback, and other companies give me none...

Understand that companies DO NOT give feedback. That's not their job. Especially when dealing with HR Flunkies and Recruiter Bozos. They regularly churn through tons of candidates. Time simply does not permit thoughtful, individual dialogue.

There is a numbers game aspect to a job search. Can you increase the number of targeted applications? Beyond job board posts, start emailing likely hiring managers direct.

Also, understand the importance of personal referrals. Increase your network in the Python space. Start attending Python Meetups, Conferences, Events, etc... Fortunately, there several in the NYC area > https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ny--new-york/python/ Also,> https://www.meetup.com/NY-Quantitative-Python-User-Group/

[goorley]

Understood. Just sucks when you go so far with them - and I reached out to the hiring managers for feedback, which is why I was hoping for more. I've been trying to target more, but also blasting. I take an approach of blast in the morning, and then target in the afternoon. I've attended many Python meetups, and my bootcamp was one that popped up for a lot for a lot of those. I was hoping their network would help me, but it has been nonexistent. I do need a better network, but I feel like my wheels are spinning from going to meetups and events like Techday last week.

[JSeymourATL]

> I take an approach of blast in the morning...

Try to take the emotion out of the equation. You can not control how companies will respond. Blasts have a low-hit ratio, huge time suck. Suggest contacting individual people you can help-- managers, directors, CIO's in companies that use Python. Linkedin search is excellent for sourcing these targets.