It’s not that we lack ability, but that we haven’t been recognized by others.
Will a company’s DBA team hire fresh graduates? The answer is no. Note that a DBA team indicates that the company likely has more than one DBA, meaning the company is relatively large. Data is the lifeblood of a business, and no company would take such a risk by entrusting such a crucial responsibility to a fresh graduate who has just left campus and has almost no experience, no matter how strong their abilities might be. Of course, it’s possible for a company to hire a fresh graduate as an intern in the DBA team for some non-core tasks, but the chances of this happening are extremely slim.
Not long ago, a friend of mine interned at a well-known company and wanted to transfer to their DBA team, only to be ruthlessly rejected. The reason was simple: the team does not hire fresh graduates! Eventually, he left the company. Yes, he was right—newcomers can’t gain experience without getting training. We often fantasize about how wonderful this industry is, how inclusive it is, but it doesn’t give us the opportunity to prove ourselves. It’s frustrating and hard to accept. A few days ago, I applied for a MySQL DBA position at a company’s database team. The response I received was: "This recruitment is for a senior position, and fresh graduates are not suitable." When I saw this response, I felt at peace because I applied with no expectations, fully aware that it was unlikely.
Since the entire industry works this way, there’s nothing we can do to change it. So, since we can’t change it, we must find a way to adapt. If you want to be a DBA, why do you think you can jump into a DBA role immediately after graduation? Why not try system administration or software development first? From what I know, most DBAs start out in system operations or software development. Don’t go too far ahead and forget why you started; don’t aim too high and lose sight of why you persevered in the first place.
When you hit many walls, don’t be discouraged, and don’t complain about the unfairness of the world. Many things are not as simple as you imagine, and many things are not as obvious as they seem. Even though you are passionate, remember to keep your feet on the ground and stay realistic.
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