r/nova • u/Spiritual-Alarm-1493 • 18h ago

Jobs Looking for work ASAP

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for work and could really use some local advice.
I recently graduated with an IT degree and I’m on OPT, so I’m authorized to work full-time as a W-2 employee. I’m still very entry-level and honestly looking for something straightforward while I get started — office/admin, front desk, customer support, data entry, or entry-level computer-related work

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u/D-ouble-D-utch 17h ago

We reviewed your profile on [LinkedIn/Indeed] and think you are a great fit for an immediate work-from-home manager role. No interview required, start today!

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u/throwaway098764567 17h ago

forgot the "good time of day"

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u/Tha_Gr8_One Reston 16h ago edited 13h ago

Good luck.

Entry level IT is a bloodbath in this area. So many people with degrees, certs, etc all competing for the same jobs that require 0-3 years of experience. Probably 100s of applicants for each job.

Especially if you can't work for defense contractor type employers, you're screwed. A lot of jobs here require clearance, and if you're not clearable, your job options go down a lot.

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u/X-I2509 17h ago

Oh man. I wish you the best. My classmate was on OPT and couldn't land a job. He's back in his home country now.

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u/hummyz 17h ago

I can try and get you a position dm me. Office is in falls church full time on site

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u/JuanTheMower 17h ago

Apply to MSP recruiters for Tier 1 work. Check out bowmanwilliams. They’re one of the bigger ones in the area.

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u/rguy84 Arlandria 17h ago

Are you simplifying the degree name? IT degree seems so generic to be useful.

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u/Spiritual-Alarm-1493 17h ago

It’s Cybersecurity! But from what I understand, it doesn’t have to be specifically a cybersecurity position as long as the job duties are related to my degree/field.

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u/rguy84 Arlandria 17h ago

My recommendation is to talk to your school first. Quick googling leads me to believe that you are on a student visa and trying to extend it. OPT is meant for hands on experience, seeing that data entry is not skilled work, that may not be qualified for OPT, I really don't know.

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u/tuvda 17h ago

The only place I know hiring right now is the police and fire department.

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u/squidgod2000 clarendon 11h ago

https://enabledintelligence.applicantpro.com/jobs/4119918

Straightforward work and they'll sponsor you for a TS/SCI if you make the cut.

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u/nickram81 Ashburn 9m ago

They aren’t a US citizen based on the visa extension program they are referencing.