Entry level IT job in NY

This question has been asked too many times but never gotten a good answer. NY has so many business and so many tech companies. Then why is it so hard even to get an interview for an entry level job for a college fresher with no experience. Do you know any techniques or hacks that helps land more interviews.

Also I know networking helps but where do I go to network and how do i meet the right people? I am new in NYC and don’t know anyone. Any suggestions helps.

Does anyone know of any IT firms of companies in Brooklyn or Manhattan that's willing to take anyone with close to zero experience in IT? I'm sure help desk is a good start but no luck for quite a while now.

Hello, I would like to know what is the tech job market like in NYC? (Over 5 years work experience.)

Salary for a full stack developer? (JavaScript proficient.)

Is there a lot of discrimination when hiring? (Race, sex..etc)

What part of NYC would you say most of the tech companies are located in?

Is moving to NYC, Manhattan to be specific, a good idea for a change of scenery? (I will be moving from Phoenix, Arizona.)

I love big cities, lots of people, I am outgoing and have no fear of trying new things and making new friends. I have another 2 and a half full years to prepare and save for this move.

(If there is a specific subreddit I should go to for a more detailed answer please let me know.)

Hi everyone,
I’m from a developing country in Latin America. I graduated a little over a year ago with a degree in Software Engineering and I’ve been working remotely ever since for a Canadian company as a fullstack developer using Angular, AWS, and Spring Boot.

I have U.S. citizenship, so I’m fully legal to live and work in the U.S. My plan is to move to New York in August. I chose NYC because I have family there and it makes the transition easier, but I’m completely open to relocating elsewhere if better opportunities come up.

One of the main reasons I decided to make this move is because I’ve grown tired of the situation in my country. Even though I have a decent job, it feels like everything is an uphill battle. My family has been encouraging me to leave, and honestly, I’ve always wanted to. Now feels like the right time.

I’m really interested in transitioning into cybersecurity. It’s something I’m passionate about, and I’d like to get a few certifications (like CompTIA Security+ or similar) before moving. That said, I’d still be happy with any fullstack developer roles if that’s what comes up first.

To be honest, I’m scared. Even though I have strong English skills and graduated from a well-known university in my country, landing my first job was very, very, very hard. It took several months, even for a remote position. So I’m worried about how the job market will treat me in the U.S., especially considering how competitive and tough it seems right now.

I’m also open to taking on any kind of job in the meantime—retail, customer service, delivery—whatever helps me stay afloat while I settle in. Ideally, I’d love to keep working in tech, but right now stability is the priority.

If anyone has advice on job searching in tech (or otherwise), networking, valuable entry-level cybersecurity certs, or just any encouraging words, I’d really appreciate it 🙏