A year of a disappointing job search for a Jamf Certified Expert

[ellab]

Just got a "thanks, but no thanks" email after interviewing for a Jamf-related dream job, so I'm wallowing tonight in my disappointing year of looking for a new position. Don't mind me.

About me: Got my Jamf Certified Expert (Jamf 400) late in 2022 (also Jamf 370). Last three years Jamf administrator for 5000+ devices (500 MacBooks, rest mobile devices), 10 years of IT experience overall. Have an extensive GitHub with many examples of Mac/Jamf code. A dozen other IT certifications. Working on a Masters in IT.

What I was looking for: I work in the public sector, so I'm likely underpaid for what I do ($65k-$70k). Trying to find a new, better paying job working with Jamf or another Apple MDM -- and more importantly, new challenges.

[Nicholaus]

Sorry to hear about the recent rejection and the overall disappointing year. Hopefully the coming year has more to offer.

Out of curiosity, is your experience primarily with Apple/Jamf or do you also have experience with things like Azure, Intune, Conditional Access, etc...? I only ask because, in my experience, most companies want all of it.

[kevinv]

Interesting - your experience and training look good to me, where do you think you lost points in the interview? Keep at it - the right opportunity will come your way, especially with 400-level certification. Many Universities are struggling to find talent in my neck of the woods, but most of the jobs are >$100k/yr and that deturs a lot of folks based on cost of living here (Northern CA)