Trying to find Data Science, Analyst and AIML jobs as a 2026 new grad
I’m a 2026 CSE (AI/ML) new grad and have been unemployed since graduation. I’ve done an AI/ML internship, a remote Data Science fellowship, and several AI/ML and software projects throughout college. I’ve also been upskilling in Python, SQL, Statistics, Power BI, Excel, AWS, ML/AI, etc.
Despite all this, I’m struggling to even get interviews, and the few I do get often end in rejection. The growing employment gap is starting to worry me. I’m mainly applying for entry-level Data Analyst, Data Science and AI/ML roles.
For those who’ve been through something similar — what am I doing wrong? Resume, skills, projects, applications, interviews, or just the current market? I can also share my resume if anyone’s willing to take a look and point out anything that might be hurting my chances. Brutal advice is welcome.