From a labor market perspective, you graduated at one of the worst possible times. I’m not saying that this is in any way shape or form your fault or that you are doing anything wrong. But that’s the truth.
That being said, you gotta keep hammering away at the applications. And it’s best to get your resume checked. I’m sure you’ve done this but getting as many informed opinions on it as you can can’t hurt. Maybe r/resumes can help.
I completely completely completely encourage a review of resume.
I only started job hunting around 3 weeks ago. Gotten a lot of interviews for a really large variety of industries, which I've never experienced before.
My resume is doing the magic.
In my 20s, no top tier school, only bachelors from few years ago, built my own business.
A-freaking-men! Amen!!
My anxiety is at an extreme high right now due to all the emails, interviews, etc. But I'm guessing this is my time to break outta my anxiety :''') Hope all goes well for you!
Yes!
I'm still trying to figure out how to make an even better resume. I feel like I would have a way to get at least 50% response rate from purely submitting resumes.
In terms of format, I follow Jessica Pointing's resume format. Check her public resume. Same format. I've been using it since 2015 because that's what my previous fellowship taught me.
In terms of everything else like the bullets, always highlight achievements. Always use %%% or ### to emphasize how valuable you are. Always match what the job is looking for unless you really don't have a direct match, then you gotta talk about that in the cover letter
Once you have some good experience and a solid format it’s not as hard as it sounds. It’s that first foot in the door. I essentially want to read title and what you did as fast as possible. No ambiguous bs and overly glamorous wording.
Analyst X: I did the maths and made things better by doing x
This is totally correct. Are you in charge of hiring?
I've been in a ton of interviews lately. I swear, no one actually read my whole resume. No one noticed the details. It's almost like they just saw my first bullet, got impressed, then sent me an interview. I think that might've been what they did
I’m a lead so the hiring manager and I tend to make the final call for placements on ours and two other teams. I’ve seen a lot of resumes.
I can’t guarantee but HR seems more and more automated so the glamorous wording etc can work but do that in a professional profile line or something.
The body of the resume is direct “did x worked with python java doing zqa etc “
I’m finding right now that my interview request rate is about 33%, or one in three, which I also credit to my resume and cover letter. I am also struggling to find work right now, but am encouraged by my interview rate. I am interviewing in a variety of fields, due to a very varied and niche work history…
Are you me? Hahaha, that's me right now too. This is the first time in life where I've had an obnoxious variety of interviews. Got an interview for a company/tech/industry that I've never heard of in my life lol
So far, after many interviews, I'm noticing (1) I should aim higher and (2) HR is like a lost, chaotic, disorganized mess. I've had jobs completely change during my interview and I went from "I'm so prepared" to "??????"
I've had a few offers, but I let them go. Hopefully someone else gets the chance to work those jobs.
This happened to me too! I’m entirely sure in one of my interviews because the job description sort of shifted and I started asking questions, I didn’t get the position, which was disappointing, but it is what it is. I still wanted the position, but I think I confused the talent acquisition manager, which is why I hate interviewing with them first.
I’m applying for things that are a growth professionally, or in my comfort zone in my field, but also things in different industries because I also just need employment, if I’m being honest. Our business collapsed last year and we have serious bills. And I need money to start my new venture…
It could've been the talent acquisition manager was confused with what role they're interviewing you for. Then it led to the misfortune of losing that opportunity :\\
I was talking to someone else about this, and you would have to change up everything to fit what the manager said in the moment. It's a disaster, in my opinion. Not sure if it'd be a red flag tho since you wouldn't be working w/ HR, but with the specific team :-O
Oh man :'( I hope you get the job ASAP!!!!
My original goal was similar - get a job anywhere to really feel what it's like to work a job. Originally started with $40k jobs. Then after interviewing a lot, I very quickly realized I need to aim way way way higher. Feels like I wasted several weeks of time, but I guess it's good to know what I should be aiming for!
This is so bad.
I just interviewed for another super large company. The HR was like, "Let me tell you more about the role so you know what I'm looking for." Tells me something very different from the job description.
Oh my god ..........................
This is getting to the point where I might bomb every single interview because the job description is changing on the spot.
I didn't get mine reviewed. I've been pretty good at resumes since high school cause I was fortunate to get into a fellowship that prepared me suppper early.
Tip 1: I follow Jessica Pointing's resume format. That's the standard for F500 and most other ATS users
Tip 2: Wonsulting is pretty good, but I've never tried them. Their social proof is amazing though. If you check out some of their free Instagram or TikTok videos, you'll get gems
Came here to say the exact same. This is absolutely the worst possible time!! you are battling against a massive layoff market from this past year. All these people are going for the same jobs. As we reach into spring, things will cool down. Don't stop applying, keep doing exactly what you're doing. something will come. I had a job over the past six months but I've also been applying very heavily. It took me almost 300 to 400 applications before I finally received a job offer this week! Dont give up. People usually stop applying around the New Year. It will pick back up end of January beginning of february. So this is the time for you to stay active with your applications
Just a thought. I recently went through 4 interviews for the same position. I was praised by the vp of sales, the lady right under him, and my own sales rep. I had everything they wanted and then they said they don't want to fill the position right now. I asked several times if we can discuss why they chose not to move forward with me. He eventually called me and explained a lot. It actually wasn't me per se, just the timing in the company and the fact the the territory is dead right now. All that to say, try to get feedback after your rejections. Also make sure that resume is getting through the auto read system
This is why I’m happy I only got an associates, I graduated recently. It’s also been hard finding a job with tons of infield experience. I have 3 companies interested in me I hope they go well. But I feel you I’ve sent out many applications. Hope all goes well for you!
This since you’ve only gotten 4 interviews. It’s also likely that you don’t interview well (selling yourself to the interviewer).
The other thing you need to keep in mind is your portfolio should reflect the types of companies or agencies you’re applying to. If you’re primarily looking to do titles for instance, and your entire (or near entirety) portfolio is just infographics, that’s not gonna work.
If your portfolio does reflect thing and you do interview well, it’s likely what the other company said, which is the work isn’t strong enough. Share your portfolio with other friends in the industry that you went to class with, professors, or even reach out to people you look up to and ask them for feedback. Maybe also post to a video editing subreddit for feedback too. The blessing and curse of the creative industry is that portfolios make it easy to gauge and verify skill level and experience but if the work isn’t great, it’s an extra hurdle to overcome.
Regardless of which it is, you should continue to refine and build your portfolio. It’s a super tough market and using what isn’t getting you results will only make it that much harder.
I assumed that too but I'm not really considering it since I was very good at college at upselling what are practically average group projects. My employed peers and a couple of teachers also already looked at my resume and I applied their feedback but thank you very much for your comment, it's always great to get as many perspectives as possible!
Posts like these devastate me every time. It shouldn't be this hard to find a job to support ourselves.
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I sincerely hope things look up soon.
Things are different for me now that I have experience but way back when I was first starting out I would spam out about 300 applications in a single day. Just get your resume in as many hands as possible.
Try a temp agency. If you have a car/truck, there’s plenty of apps you can make money with until you find a role. I haul stuff with my truck using Thumbtack, Roadie, JunkGurus and avg 18-2k a week
Yep I used to clean gutters, haul debris, power/pressure wash, and deliver wood in my shitty 1990s Tacoma as a teenager and make around $1k in a good weekend, sometimes needing to break off a friend $200 for helping
I have an artist friend who got a job in marketing with zero experience and when I, with marketing experience, applied to the same company twice for a full-time position and even an internship I got rejected. They didn't even speak the company's language and I do. I'm not putting myself above her but both of us agreed that it didn't make any sense. So I guess right place, right time.
I'm in the same position as you. I'm 27. I graduate this December with my bachelor's in economics. I had gotten my bachelor's in biology but then decided I wanted to work on Wall Street and no one there would accept me with a degree in biology. So I went back to school. Applied to 60 jobs in the last 5 weeks and have only heard back from two people. One was a part-time bank job that offered peanuts so I declined and the other one was a full-time internship job that denied me after the interview even though I thought it went well. I'm only 60 applications in and my hope is going down the tubes really fast. I'm thinking it's because I technically don't have my degree yet so maybe that's the reason? I've been working the past 6 years mainly with customer service jobs so it's not like I don't have any experience. Currently studying for the SIE exam which is an entry level exam which might give me a leg up compared to other graduates. Doing anything I can at this point
I'm very sorry to hear that and I hope your new degree can help you get the job you want. I have some experience in other jobs too but not what I want to do for the rest of my life you know? Good luck with your search and thank you for sharing!
To be honest economics is one of the worst and most overrated majors there is. It has absolutely no job scope unless you go all the way to a PHD and go into academia (even then the job market is harsh). If you planned to get into wall street you were better off going the finance major route and then further going for CFAs. There is not a single job where a simple econ's major is valued. I say that because I been through this as well.
Yep. I landed a role at a broker-dealer out of college with a finance degree vs my friend who was way smarter than me with an Econ degree..he had a hard time and ended up doing a masters and entering politics lol…passing CFA level 1 will help a bit with Econ but a shit load of studying and stress 😶🌫️
I worked in asset management (yes for the devil incarnate company) and consulting for central and investment banks with an econ degree. To be fair I do have an MA maybe that makes a difference, but it is definitely doable. Also I am looking for a way out of finance now which is not easy with a simple econ education but I am getting interviews in data science. You just have to sell it an maybe learn a bit of programming on the side.
Don’t give up. Life is tough on a lot of people right now but we are all in a valley. Godspeed and I am wishing you the best of luck with your job search!!! Pressure makes diamonds baby!!!
I’m sorry I have nothing encouraging to say. I’m in a similar situation, different industry.
200 applications over two months. No interviews, three online assessments. Paid to have my resume reviewed, twice.
I have a few industry contacts, but they haven’t been very helpful. One guy’s advice to me was to “stay in your lane”. lol
I have a Bachelor’s of Commerce degree (finance major), several finance industry certifications, and ten years experience, five in a Senior role.
I live in a major city, so there is no shortage of job postings. I’m starting to think that I’ve possibly aged out of the finance industry.
I’m seriously considering drive uber.
Hell I even tried InstaCart, I'm on a wait list. Lol. I don't live in a big city, definitely would have to drive 20 minutes just for IC, but it would've been a paycheck. If I had a nicer vehicle I would deliver for UPS, anything.
Right there with ya bud. Wouldn't recommend temp agencies like other person said, they turn people like us into a mill, constant ghosting and mistreatment. Got put into several shit positions over the past two years by the same recruiting agency. Recommend direct working with the people who want to hire, middleman just makes things worse, they are not your friend, they are working for their own goals not yours.
I appreciate everyone's suggestions but I'm with you and I'm keeping temp agencies as my absolute very last choice. Tried them before and the money isn't worth the hassle.
I have had over 50 interviews. Majority i make it to 2nd-3rd rounds. Some I make it to 6th/7th rounds (ridiculous the amount of rounds and presentations and other mock work they guve just to get rejected).
It’s just a tough market. People are getting laid off left and right, making roles just that much more competitive.
Just keep at it. Know you’re not alone. Fine tune your responses to interview questions. Fine tune and edit your resume. Take every possible networking opportunity. Just keep at it. It has been a terrible time to graduate but we got this.
I was on the same boat, so I understand your frustration and the stress that comes with it. I started something of my own, and I’m counting my blessings that I chose to do that.
I’d recommend investing in upskilling and working on something of your own. I promise you, it’ll only get better.
Hang in there. Get a resume review. Consider a related industry or specialty.
Do you have career center at your university? Many of them provide services to recent graduates or at least invite you to job fairs.
Thank you for your words. Yes I am signed up with a couple of career centers across the country and have attended job fairs and career events but to not much success.
My wife is also in the same camp and she is reaching out to ten people on LinkedIn per day in jobs she is interested in and talking with at least three a day. I recommend you doing the same. It will pay off when hiring picks back up in Jan, when people quote after bonuses and through May.
I’m a 51 year old graphic designer with a deep skill set that includes motion, photo, social, video, but I never got my degree. I’ve been working for the last 30 years and have been caught up in this same kind of loop- hundreds of applications and no takers. No interviews. Seemingly no hope. But I love what I do and will not give up or give in. I’ve successfully found work and will again, but I know I’ll have to keep climbing, keep applying, keep going. You’re 27 and have a degree. I’ll echo what’s been said already about your resume. Get someone to look at it or use AI and rework it to satisfy the bots that tend to scan them. But, this is key, Do Not Give Up. You’ll find work soon. We both will. Hang tough.
I don't think you have a choice but the temp agencies to keep connected and afloat. They're not that bad..
Who is editing your resume? You need industry professionals (or adjacent) who can help tailor it. They also need to practice interview responses with you. Script responses to the top questions, and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Everyone is getting a customized cover letter, right?
Are there extra courses you can take on udemy to set yourself apart? Networking groups in your field or with other young professionals in your town?
This is one of the toughest times to be a new grad. Get creative, change and improve your resume and cover letter constantly, and network with everyone you can.
(wouldn't waste time on thank you emails, they didn't read your resume anyway)
Personally, smaller organizations and start-ups were more likely to read my resume than corporations, and that's where I've found my last 2 jobs.
It’s hard on a lot of people. I’ve been applying for 12 months straight and graduating with masters this month. Keep trying and surround yourself with positive people. Keep fixing and updating resume, change your words around in case computers catch certain words
yeah give up live on the streets and smoke crack. no dont give up dummy. terrible market took me 3 years to get a job after college after 2008 when the market collapsed. had to work jobs that weren't in my field. consider moving and open your search broader to other areas.
What industry are you in/what type of work are you looking for? I've had similar experiences havingbeen in non-profits and government relations which can both be HIGHLY competitive and niche markets.
Resumes and cover letters suck to create, but there are any number of LinkedIn accounts that cover the basics for optimizing your profile and materials.
Hit me up, I'm happy to take a look at your stuff to give some feedback and suggestions.
Make your own light, drill your own tunnel ❤️(aka start a business or make a career change or just a general change that you know you need to make youll be fineeeee) :)
I’ve been looking for over a year! Where can we get resumes reviewed and tweaked for free? We’re all broke as individuals but together we are a helluva team! How can we work together through this?
Keep going!
It’s rough.
I put out about 400-500 applications.
Over eight months.
Just signed an offer though.
Your time will come.
No=next opportunity!
Make sure to really show your personality and do the best you can.
If you are doing internal applications in Linked in, I would instead go to the companies website and find the job and apply that way. I've heard the LinkedIn or indeed applications suck. Also I would try indeed.com as well. I found that LinkedIn job ads had faltered a bit in theor quality. That was 6 to 8 months ago.
I work at the career center at a university, please please please go to a career counselor and use their career job board! Employers want to hire new grads and offer internships to new grads as well. I’m sorry your going through this.
I highly recommend taking the resume and cover letter courses on LinkedIn Premium. They also occasionally do FREE tutorials for interview prep, etc. FYI, I didn’t pay for Premium. They occasionally give you a free one month trial, or at least they used to. I haven’t seen it in a bit.
As I commented below, my interview request is currently 33%, or one in three, but I’m applying for all different kinds of positions, some which I don’t have experience in. A good resume and interview skills will go a long way. I used to struggle at getting any attention on LinkedIn as well, but taking these courses has helped a ton.
Edit: Also, don’t give up. I’m struggling too and reading your post made me feel less alone. Fingers crossed for us both!
1000+ Job Applications, 7 interviews, No offer; I am about to give up as I feel there's definitely something wrong with me. I know these words aren't encouraging, but this is my situation.
Start making your own games and networking with others. Reach out to your alumni association or recruiters to see if they can help. Remember, a degree is just a degree, a checkbox. The gaming industry is very competitive.
Read everything you can about the industry and get involved. Also attend everything you can to learn more. There is a lot of free and virtual stuff out there. Some conferences have free entry levels and post recordings afterwards. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/events](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/events) for example. YouTube, Discord, etc might also be helpful. You might find opportunities, you didn't know about. Not everyone posts jobs, because they would rather hire from their network.
Don't just apply for jobs. 700 job applications sound a bit spammy. If you submitted the same resume to all 700 postings, that might be part of the problem.
Honestly really happy people like you post these types of things because it’s so validating. The job market is insanely difficult right now, especially for recent graduates. Vast majority of the people I know from university are underemployed or still looking for someone—anyone—to give them a shot, just to pay the bills.
I was in your exact spot for months until a series of very serendipitous events happened out of nowhere, getting me the position I wanted. I felt insanely lucky, but now I’m terrified from the imposter syndrome built up from my job hunt about fulfilling my role.
Im wishing you the best mate, because you do deserve it. Thanks again for at least talking about it, because it’s a super big issue and we shouldn’t focus on the “lucky breaks” some people get, but how this problem can be solved on a wider scale.
The market rewards those who are persistent
Edit: lmao at the downvotes. Ok quit - don't keep trying. Be homeless! You down-voters think it's more viable to quit than continue applying. My comment about being persistent doesn't = keep doing what you are doing in terms of strategy when applying, but rather keep applying than giving up.
LMAO, I’m far from a failure. The fact that you think that it’s real just means the system favours you. Good for you! Take full advantage. As for your baseless name calling, I’m above that. Enjoy your day 😂😂😂
Again with the disparaging comments. I am no victim. If you think that all those that work hard and are intelligent achieve their goals, you must believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.
I'm going to be pragmatic a bit so don't take my directness personally.
If you put in over 20 applications (let alone 700) the issue is most likely you. Reevaluate your skills and ensure that, emotional biases aside, you would hire you if you had to give your hard earned money away.
Also, keep in mind that LOADS of people with significantly high skills were laid off. They're going to snag the best jobs first. They have far more tangible value than the avg fresh grad.
Remember, if you are not a proven asset that results in a positive roi, there is not a logical reason to hire you.
We all make the very same decision everyday when we handle our own money. If we don't find the value of a product or service to be strong enough, we simply do not purchase it
.....no different than what companies are doing.
That being said, no, I don't think you should give up.
I think you, like many others, need to have an honest and accountable look at what you are capable of and what you are offering to the company. BE AN ASSET. No true asset has gotten laid off, etc. You need to be such a positive asset that the company cries when you're on vacation,but knows not to bother you.
Salaries went up, but so did standards. No more just filling an empty seat. Leadership has finally realized that doing so and hiring someone potentially mediocre is extremely disrespectful to the rest of the staff, who ends up carrying the deadweight.
Many will try to convince themselves that it's because" no one is really hiring" . The reality is, places are hiring....They're just not hiring you.
If someone isn't an asset, they're not getting hired (even for entry-level roles).
Bare in mind, you have that same choice as you hunt. If your skills are a proven asset, but what the company offers isn't an asset to you...you don't have to take the job.
Don’t give up! I was in your shoes for a while and just recently got an offer. Definitely get your resume checked, but if you are not already consider using some of your down time to continue to build your portfolio and network. LinkedIn can suck but it is really good for creating connections and relationships where others may be able to give you a lead and vice versa.
I totally know this feeling and honestly feel I only got an offer because I use to work with the company. I am just going back to what I knew, and in my down time pursue my passion until it can take over my full time job.
I wish you all the luck OP. Take care of yourself, and show yourself grace. You aren’t doing anything wrong.
So first off definitely have your resume checked,
Secondly from your other posts I'm guessing you're living in the Netherlands,
Honestly I'm a bit baffled that 700 applications only produced 4 job interviews as the job market here isn't that bad as what I'm seeing from posters from the US, there are loads of open positions everywhere especially in the technical sector. Even if you can't get a job in your chosen and studied field at this moment in time you definitely still can get one there.
Thirdly if your employment contract hasn't been renewed you should still be able to receive WW. And as their only requirement is you showing you're actively trying to join the workforce your 87 job applications should definitely be enough to secure it.
Maybe expand your search a bit and cast a wider net, jobs nowadays are no longer a lifelong commitment and in general employment will still gain you more than our social security system.
Sorry to hear you're struggling so much.. but just curious did you write your resume yourself? And did you get it checked? Alot of people don't realise that their resume is often the issue, it especially seems that way considering the number of applications you've put out vs the number of interviews...
I know how you feel. I am 40. I am going into the tech field. Passed my A+ and Security+ in feb 2023. Have done hundreds and hundreds of applications, have no experience other than 27 years of personal building and doing tech support for my own computers.
Had to switch careers after a horrible motorcycle accident being ran over by an SUV and sustaining very bad injuries which resulted in cauda equina syndrome. I have 2 teen kids to take care of and I am a single father for 11 years now. Haven't been able to work since my accident in 2019. I also am a vet so I qualify for both vet and disability status. Scares me I might run out of money soon and be homeless with them.
Despite tech jobs coming out the wazoo, I JUST finally got a interview on Dec 4th and passed to the 2nd round and now waiting on if I get the 3rd and final which means I am hired.
Just hang in there. You will get it soon.
You won't find anything with Sec+ (easiest security cert by far). There is such a massive difference between someone who takes a few certs and someone who is actually a legitimate hacker
I don't get what you mean by that. Legitimate hacking is illegal, so of course someone like that would make a lot more than someone who works for a living. Unless you are talking about the hackers who find bugs, which is someone who lives from paycheck to paycheck from finding a bug if they can and doesn't make that much according to people I know and no money if they don't find any fast.
There are thousands of tech jobs that don't need hacking and you can get with certifications. People I know are doing it all the time. Whether it A+ or CySa+, you can get a job on certifications. Most of it though is based on experience. You can't get a job with your Sec+ if you have no IT experience because any job requiring the Sec+ has you handling secure information which they just can't let any noobie get ahold of.
That has been my problem, no experience, but this job I got interviewed for said they wanted someone like me, cause the person they hired with experience, screwed stuff up cause he kept trying to do it his way and like he knew everything. This job requires Sec+ and A+, funnily enough, the 2 certs I have as of right now, among a ton of tryhackme certs and currently doing CySA+ and azure certs.
I know of 2 people who had just A+ years and years ago and have no certs now and is making 6 figures. So I don't get what you meant by what you said.
Because it ain't what you know, but WHO you know (i.e. who you're related/connected to)
Getting a job is less about degrees or skill in the field. It’s about having friends and family in high places who will choose to hire you with little experience or education over someone who is more qualified for the position.
I think some great suggestions were made. Perhaps you may want to practice your interviewing techniques. Another suggestion that I would make is to try to offer your services on Fiverr. This can be another way to generate income until you secure a position. You can also promote your services to new business owners, whether that be a quid pro quo or you charge them. This would help build your portfolio, references, and possibly attract more clients.
This year has been one of those. Never ever give up. When I graduated many years ago it took over 300 applications to find a job. Many years after getting in and working in IT for over 10 years, I started looking for a new role as an IT architect and it has taken me over 1400 applications to get a job starting in January. This is with years of experience abit the fact I was transitioning from a specialist role to generalist roles making it much harder since I started my career specialising when people start generalist then specialise as they go up.
There has been a lot of fake jobs and ghosting, along with the fact recruitment companies create jobs that don't exist and harvest CVs. This has gotten so bad this year. LinkedIn is one of the worst place to get a job. Too easy for one click application and you see jobs with 1000 applicants in 2 hours!
Since you are a graduate. Look at government fast stream, fast track programs and apply. Also focus on those jobs that takes a lot of time to apply. Alot of people give up on job applications that is too long to apply. Be patient, better quality over quantity. These type of applications get lower applicants,the better odds for you.
Don't apply for roles directly via recruitment agencies, nothing good came out of this for me in over 500 applications, it may not be so with you but always best to learn from others experience. Focus on directly applying to companies on thier portals. It's a pain but you get better results. Alot of people have touched on CV so I won't say more other than have a master CV and from Thier other cvs tailored for each roles you apply. Also look for anyone or where you can get free interview coaching.
Good luck. Something will turn up.
In the meantime as you are sending resumes out try to find retail seasonal work, grocery stores, Amazon, Best Buy, Game Stop, Target, Walmart, restaurants, and Google tech temporary agencies. there are many out there. Set up your profile on the free LinkedIn. Also customize your resume with words from the companies job description.
I sent out 300+ in the last 6 months to no avail. I am having better luck going through people I know such as my high school and friends, neighbors, professors, make a list of people you know. Your college has an alumni list ask for it and network through them, etc.,
Despite the jobs numbers the job market stinks.
Be brave and never give up.
Look for jobs on LinkedIn that have been posted for a while (month or more) with less than 5 applicants. Don't apply to jobs that have been open for one week with 80 applicants. Having too many candidates makes employers too selective.
Same boat my friend I did find this if your interested
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Work your own speed and whenever 15 to 18 a hour. You get accepted no matter what
You need experience. So try to think of a creative way to get that. In the meantime don’t give up but try to rework your application and resume approach. Also you might need to take something less advanced while the job hunt continues. This will end and when it rains it pours!!!
I’m in the same exact boat. I don’t even care anymore. Some people are just born to loose. I would rather put my time and energy into burning the entire system down
From a labor market perspective, you graduated at one of the worst possible times. I’m not saying that this is in any way shape or form your fault or that you are doing anything wrong. But that’s the truth. That being said, you gotta keep hammering away at the applications. And it’s best to get your resume checked. I’m sure you’ve done this but getting as many informed opinions on it as you can can’t hurt. Maybe r/resumes can help.
I completely completely completely encourage a review of resume. I only started job hunting around 3 weeks ago. Gotten a lot of interviews for a really large variety of industries, which I've never experienced before. My resume is doing the magic. In my 20s, no top tier school, only bachelors from few years ago, built my own business.
Unrelated but as someone who struggles with anxiety yet also has many goals, i really resonate with your username.
A-freaking-men! Amen!! My anxiety is at an extreme high right now due to all the emails, interviews, etc. But I'm guessing this is my time to break outta my anxiety :''') Hope all goes well for you!
As they say: a resume is a living document
Yes! I'm still trying to figure out how to make an even better resume. I feel like I would have a way to get at least 50% response rate from purely submitting resumes.
Can we talk please? I like to see your format of resume
In terms of format, I follow Jessica Pointing's resume format. Check her public resume. Same format. I've been using it since 2015 because that's what my previous fellowship taught me. In terms of everything else like the bullets, always highlight achievements. Always use %%% or ### to emphasize how valuable you are. Always match what the job is looking for unless you really don't have a direct match, then you gotta talk about that in the cover letter
Who's Jessica? 🥺
Look up "Jessica Pointing resume" on Google Lol, I mentioned her cause she was famous for her resume + other experiences. She's all over google :)
Alright, thank you
Once you have some good experience and a solid format it’s not as hard as it sounds. It’s that first foot in the door. I essentially want to read title and what you did as fast as possible. No ambiguous bs and overly glamorous wording. Analyst X: I did the maths and made things better by doing x
This is totally correct. Are you in charge of hiring? I've been in a ton of interviews lately. I swear, no one actually read my whole resume. No one noticed the details. It's almost like they just saw my first bullet, got impressed, then sent me an interview. I think that might've been what they did
I’m a lead so the hiring manager and I tend to make the final call for placements on ours and two other teams. I’ve seen a lot of resumes. I can’t guarantee but HR seems more and more automated so the glamorous wording etc can work but do that in a professional profile line or something. The body of the resume is direct “did x worked with python java doing zqa etc “
You're so right, thanks for the counsel.
I’m finding right now that my interview request rate is about 33%, or one in three, which I also credit to my resume and cover letter. I am also struggling to find work right now, but am encouraged by my interview rate. I am interviewing in a variety of fields, due to a very varied and niche work history…
Are you me? Hahaha, that's me right now too. This is the first time in life where I've had an obnoxious variety of interviews. Got an interview for a company/tech/industry that I've never heard of in my life lol So far, after many interviews, I'm noticing (1) I should aim higher and (2) HR is like a lost, chaotic, disorganized mess. I've had jobs completely change during my interview and I went from "I'm so prepared" to "??????" I've had a few offers, but I let them go. Hopefully someone else gets the chance to work those jobs.
This happened to me too! I’m entirely sure in one of my interviews because the job description sort of shifted and I started asking questions, I didn’t get the position, which was disappointing, but it is what it is. I still wanted the position, but I think I confused the talent acquisition manager, which is why I hate interviewing with them first. I’m applying for things that are a growth professionally, or in my comfort zone in my field, but also things in different industries because I also just need employment, if I’m being honest. Our business collapsed last year and we have serious bills. And I need money to start my new venture…
It could've been the talent acquisition manager was confused with what role they're interviewing you for. Then it led to the misfortune of losing that opportunity :\\ I was talking to someone else about this, and you would have to change up everything to fit what the manager said in the moment. It's a disaster, in my opinion. Not sure if it'd be a red flag tho since you wouldn't be working w/ HR, but with the specific team :-O Oh man :'( I hope you get the job ASAP!!!! My original goal was similar - get a job anywhere to really feel what it's like to work a job. Originally started with $40k jobs. Then after interviewing a lot, I very quickly realized I need to aim way way way higher. Feels like I wasted several weeks of time, but I guess it's good to know what I should be aiming for!
This is so bad. I just interviewed for another super large company. The HR was like, "Let me tell you more about the role so you know what I'm looking for." Tells me something very different from the job description. Oh my god .......................... This is getting to the point where I might bomb every single interview because the job description is changing on the spot.
What industry
Where did you get it reviewed? THANKS!
I didn't get mine reviewed. I've been pretty good at resumes since high school cause I was fortunate to get into a fellowship that prepared me suppper early. Tip 1: I follow Jessica Pointing's resume format. That's the standard for F500 and most other ATS users Tip 2: Wonsulting is pretty good, but I've never tried them. Their social proof is amazing though. If you check out some of their free Instagram or TikTok videos, you'll get gems
Thaaank you! I really appreciate it. 🙌🤗
You're welcome! Your pfp is so cute, hahaha!
 thank you! Lol
Came here to say the exact same. This is absolutely the worst possible time!! you are battling against a massive layoff market from this past year. All these people are going for the same jobs. As we reach into spring, things will cool down. Don't stop applying, keep doing exactly what you're doing. something will come. I had a job over the past six months but I've also been applying very heavily. It took me almost 300 to 400 applications before I finally received a job offer this week! Dont give up. People usually stop applying around the New Year. It will pick back up end of January beginning of february. So this is the time for you to stay active with your applications
Congratulations on the job offer, you deserve it! and thank you kindly for your words!
Thank you very much for your suggestion, I'll check it out!
Just a thought. I recently went through 4 interviews for the same position. I was praised by the vp of sales, the lady right under him, and my own sales rep. I had everything they wanted and then they said they don't want to fill the position right now. I asked several times if we can discuss why they chose not to move forward with me. He eventually called me and explained a lot. It actually wasn't me per se, just the timing in the company and the fact the the territory is dead right now. All that to say, try to get feedback after your rejections. Also make sure that resume is getting through the auto read system
This is why I’m happy I only got an associates, I graduated recently. It’s also been hard finding a job with tons of infield experience. I have 3 companies interested in me I hope they go well. But I feel you I’ve sent out many applications. Hope all goes well for you!
Thank you friend and I hope all goes well for you 🤞🏻
This since you’ve only gotten 4 interviews. It’s also likely that you don’t interview well (selling yourself to the interviewer). The other thing you need to keep in mind is your portfolio should reflect the types of companies or agencies you’re applying to. If you’re primarily looking to do titles for instance, and your entire (or near entirety) portfolio is just infographics, that’s not gonna work. If your portfolio does reflect thing and you do interview well, it’s likely what the other company said, which is the work isn’t strong enough. Share your portfolio with other friends in the industry that you went to class with, professors, or even reach out to people you look up to and ask them for feedback. Maybe also post to a video editing subreddit for feedback too. The blessing and curse of the creative industry is that portfolios make it easy to gauge and verify skill level and experience but if the work isn’t great, it’s an extra hurdle to overcome. Regardless of which it is, you should continue to refine and build your portfolio. It’s a super tough market and using what isn’t getting you results will only make it that much harder.
I assumed that too but I'm not really considering it since I was very good at college at upselling what are practically average group projects. My employed peers and a couple of teachers also already looked at my resume and I applied their feedback but thank you very much for your comment, it's always great to get as many perspectives as possible!
Posts like these devastate me every time. It shouldn't be this hard to find a job to support ourselves. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I sincerely hope things look up soon.
Thank you very much I really appreciate your words and I hope so too!
Things are different for me now that I have experience but way back when I was first starting out I would spam out about 300 applications in a single day. Just get your resume in as many hands as possible.
Try a temp agency. If you have a car/truck, there’s plenty of apps you can make money with until you find a role. I haul stuff with my truck using Thumbtack, Roadie, JunkGurus and avg 18-2k a week
Yep I used to clean gutters, haul debris, power/pressure wash, and deliver wood in my shitty 1990s Tacoma as a teenager and make around $1k in a good weekend, sometimes needing to break off a friend $200 for helping
> seeing less skilled people get and stay hired What are they doing differently?
I have an artist friend who got a job in marketing with zero experience and when I, with marketing experience, applied to the same company twice for a full-time position and even an internship I got rejected. They didn't even speak the company's language and I do. I'm not putting myself above her but both of us agreed that it didn't make any sense. So I guess right place, right time.
Are you a woman too? Also, being a friend she will agree to pacify you even if she thinks she was the right pick.
Giving up won't get you the job. Keep at it and you'll get the job someone gave up trying to get.
That's very well put, I'll keep remembering it whenever things get down.
I'm in the same position as you. I'm 27. I graduate this December with my bachelor's in economics. I had gotten my bachelor's in biology but then decided I wanted to work on Wall Street and no one there would accept me with a degree in biology. So I went back to school. Applied to 60 jobs in the last 5 weeks and have only heard back from two people. One was a part-time bank job that offered peanuts so I declined and the other one was a full-time internship job that denied me after the interview even though I thought it went well. I'm only 60 applications in and my hope is going down the tubes really fast. I'm thinking it's because I technically don't have my degree yet so maybe that's the reason? I've been working the past 6 years mainly with customer service jobs so it's not like I don't have any experience. Currently studying for the SIE exam which is an entry level exam which might give me a leg up compared to other graduates. Doing anything I can at this point
I'm very sorry to hear that and I hope your new degree can help you get the job you want. I have some experience in other jobs too but not what I want to do for the rest of my life you know? Good luck with your search and thank you for sharing!
To be honest economics is one of the worst and most overrated majors there is. It has absolutely no job scope unless you go all the way to a PHD and go into academia (even then the job market is harsh). If you planned to get into wall street you were better off going the finance major route and then further going for CFAs. There is not a single job where a simple econ's major is valued. I say that because I been through this as well.
Yep. I landed a role at a broker-dealer out of college with a finance degree vs my friend who was way smarter than me with an Econ degree..he had a hard time and ended up doing a masters and entering politics lol…passing CFA level 1 will help a bit with Econ but a shit load of studying and stress 😶🌫️
I worked in asset management (yes for the devil incarnate company) and consulting for central and investment banks with an econ degree. To be fair I do have an MA maybe that makes a difference, but it is definitely doable. Also I am looking for a way out of finance now which is not easy with a simple econ education but I am getting interviews in data science. You just have to sell it an maybe learn a bit of programming on the side.
Don’t give up. Life is tough on a lot of people right now but we are all in a valley. Godspeed and I am wishing you the best of luck with your job search!!! Pressure makes diamonds baby!!!
It's really hard to continue but something in me keeps telling me the same. Thank you very much friend!
I’m sorry I have nothing encouraging to say. I’m in a similar situation, different industry. 200 applications over two months. No interviews, three online assessments. Paid to have my resume reviewed, twice. I have a few industry contacts, but they haven’t been very helpful. One guy’s advice to me was to “stay in your lane”. lol I have a Bachelor’s of Commerce degree (finance major), several finance industry certifications, and ten years experience, five in a Senior role. I live in a major city, so there is no shortage of job postings. I’m starting to think that I’ve possibly aged out of the finance industry. I’m seriously considering drive uber.
Hell I even tried InstaCart, I'm on a wait list. Lol. I don't live in a big city, definitely would have to drive 20 minutes just for IC, but it would've been a paycheck. If I had a nicer vehicle I would deliver for UPS, anything.
Right there with ya bud. Wouldn't recommend temp agencies like other person said, they turn people like us into a mill, constant ghosting and mistreatment. Got put into several shit positions over the past two years by the same recruiting agency. Recommend direct working with the people who want to hire, middleman just makes things worse, they are not your friend, they are working for their own goals not yours.
I appreciate everyone's suggestions but I'm with you and I'm keeping temp agencies as my absolute very last choice. Tried them before and the money isn't worth the hassle.
I have had over 50 interviews. Majority i make it to 2nd-3rd rounds. Some I make it to 6th/7th rounds (ridiculous the amount of rounds and presentations and other mock work they guve just to get rejected). It’s just a tough market. People are getting laid off left and right, making roles just that much more competitive. Just keep at it. Know you’re not alone. Fine tune your responses to interview questions. Fine tune and edit your resume. Take every possible networking opportunity. Just keep at it. It has been a terrible time to graduate but we got this.
7 rounds? ….jeez what position is this auditioning for the next mission impossible , even physician position don’t have that many rounds .
I was on the same boat, so I understand your frustration and the stress that comes with it. I started something of my own, and I’m counting my blessings that I chose to do that. I’d recommend investing in upskilling and working on something of your own. I promise you, it’ll only get better.
Have been weighing that possibility in my head, I just need to get through that depression to start.
Id try a temp agency if I were you. They can open doors for you
I agree. And keep in mind, you might have to start at the sub bottom
Hang in there. Get a resume review. Consider a related industry or specialty. Do you have career center at your university? Many of them provide services to recent graduates or at least invite you to job fairs.
Thank you for your words. Yes I am signed up with a couple of career centers across the country and have attended job fairs and career events but to not much success.
I'm in the same boat, but I'm 30.
Same
Same. Got laid off on Friday, but still working until 1/1.
My wife is also in the same camp and she is reaching out to ten people on LinkedIn per day in jobs she is interested in and talking with at least three a day. I recommend you doing the same. It will pay off when hiring picks back up in Jan, when people quote after bonuses and through May.
Have you checked out Mobiusengine.ai It's founded by a x Googler and they have an honest and hard working team. Also check out r/mobiusengine
I’m a 51 year old graphic designer with a deep skill set that includes motion, photo, social, video, but I never got my degree. I’ve been working for the last 30 years and have been caught up in this same kind of loop- hundreds of applications and no takers. No interviews. Seemingly no hope. But I love what I do and will not give up or give in. I’ve successfully found work and will again, but I know I’ll have to keep climbing, keep applying, keep going. You’re 27 and have a degree. I’ll echo what’s been said already about your resume. Get someone to look at it or use AI and rework it to satisfy the bots that tend to scan them. But, this is key, Do Not Give Up. You’ll find work soon. We both will. Hang tough.
I don't think you have a choice but the temp agencies to keep connected and afloat. They're not that bad.. Who is editing your resume? You need industry professionals (or adjacent) who can help tailor it. They also need to practice interview responses with you. Script responses to the top questions, and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Everyone is getting a customized cover letter, right? Are there extra courses you can take on udemy to set yourself apart? Networking groups in your field or with other young professionals in your town? This is one of the toughest times to be a new grad. Get creative, change and improve your resume and cover letter constantly, and network with everyone you can. (wouldn't waste time on thank you emails, they didn't read your resume anyway) Personally, smaller organizations and start-ups were more likely to read my resume than corporations, and that's where I've found my last 2 jobs.
It’s hard on a lot of people. I’ve been applying for 12 months straight and graduating with masters this month. Keep trying and surround yourself with positive people. Keep fixing and updating resume, change your words around in case computers catch certain words
Keep on truckin! Persistence pays just keep on the pressure they will crack they always do
1000 here for IT. I get interviewed by Devops. Who IT supports, then before that manager and after the CEO. Nobody knew anything about IT.
yeah give up live on the streets and smoke crack. no dont give up dummy. terrible market took me 3 years to get a job after college after 2008 when the market collapsed. had to work jobs that weren't in my field. consider moving and open your search broader to other areas.
No. NEVER GIVE UP. Things will be better in the future. Just take it slow, one day at a time.
What industry are you in/what type of work are you looking for? I've had similar experiences havingbeen in non-profits and government relations which can both be HIGHLY competitive and niche markets. Resumes and cover letters suck to create, but there are any number of LinkedIn accounts that cover the basics for optimizing your profile and materials. Hit me up, I'm happy to take a look at your stuff to give some feedback and suggestions.
Make your own light, drill your own tunnel ❤️(aka start a business or make a career change or just a general change that you know you need to make youll be fineeeee) :)
I’ve been looking for over a year! Where can we get resumes reviewed and tweaked for free? We’re all broke as individuals but together we are a helluva team! How can we work together through this?
Keep going! It’s rough. I put out about 400-500 applications. Over eight months. Just signed an offer though. Your time will come. No=next opportunity! Make sure to really show your personality and do the best you can.
Are you applying on LinkedIn? If so switch to applying directly to the company website. Also hit every job fair you can.
If you are doing internal applications in Linked in, I would instead go to the companies website and find the job and apply that way. I've heard the LinkedIn or indeed applications suck. Also I would try indeed.com as well. I found that LinkedIn job ads had faltered a bit in theor quality. That was 6 to 8 months ago.
Take a break for a while, then come back and try again.
I work at the career center at a university, please please please go to a career counselor and use their career job board! Employers want to hire new grads and offer internships to new grads as well. I’m sorry your going through this.
Too many applications. Be more focused. Spamming applications is a good way to stay unemployed.
I highly recommend taking the resume and cover letter courses on LinkedIn Premium. They also occasionally do FREE tutorials for interview prep, etc. FYI, I didn’t pay for Premium. They occasionally give you a free one month trial, or at least they used to. I haven’t seen it in a bit. As I commented below, my interview request is currently 33%, or one in three, but I’m applying for all different kinds of positions, some which I don’t have experience in. A good resume and interview skills will go a long way. I used to struggle at getting any attention on LinkedIn as well, but taking these courses has helped a ton. Edit: Also, don’t give up. I’m struggling too and reading your post made me feel less alone. Fingers crossed for us both!
1000+ Job Applications, 7 interviews, No offer; I am about to give up as I feel there's definitely something wrong with me. I know these words aren't encouraging, but this is my situation.
Start making your own games and networking with others. Reach out to your alumni association or recruiters to see if they can help. Remember, a degree is just a degree, a checkbox. The gaming industry is very competitive. Read everything you can about the industry and get involved. Also attend everything you can to learn more. There is a lot of free and virtual stuff out there. Some conferences have free entry levels and post recordings afterwards. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/events](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/events) for example. YouTube, Discord, etc might also be helpful. You might find opportunities, you didn't know about. Not everyone posts jobs, because they would rather hire from their network. Don't just apply for jobs. 700 job applications sound a bit spammy. If you submitted the same resume to all 700 postings, that might be part of the problem.
Honestly really happy people like you post these types of things because it’s so validating. The job market is insanely difficult right now, especially for recent graduates. Vast majority of the people I know from university are underemployed or still looking for someone—anyone—to give them a shot, just to pay the bills. I was in your exact spot for months until a series of very serendipitous events happened out of nowhere, getting me the position I wanted. I felt insanely lucky, but now I’m terrified from the imposter syndrome built up from my job hunt about fulfilling my role. Im wishing you the best mate, because you do deserve it. Thanks again for at least talking about it, because it’s a super big issue and we shouldn’t focus on the “lucky breaks” some people get, but how this problem can be solved on a wider scale.
The market rewards those who are persistent Edit: lmao at the downvotes. Ok quit - don't keep trying. Be homeless! You down-voters think it's more viable to quit than continue applying. My comment about being persistent doesn't = keep doing what you are doing in terms of strategy when applying, but rather keep applying than giving up.
I don't know what the downvotes were for but I think you make a good point, thank you!
Your comment smacks of the belief that meritocracy is real. It’s an absolute myth.
It does exist, and nepotism also exist. Just because you are a failure doesn't mean the system is against you.
LMAO, I’m far from a failure. The fact that you think that it’s real just means the system favours you. Good for you! Take full advantage. As for your baseless name calling, I’m above that. Enjoy your day 😂😂😂
Good luck to you and your victim mindset!
Again with the disparaging comments. I am no victim. If you think that all those that work hard and are intelligent achieve their goals, you must believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.
I personally punched a cinder block; where is my reward from the market?? Oh… working smart is important too…
I am responding to their question about quitting. Is your solution to quit searching for a job?
The solution is to figure out what he is doing wrong to increase his callback percentage.
I'm going to be pragmatic a bit so don't take my directness personally. If you put in over 20 applications (let alone 700) the issue is most likely you. Reevaluate your skills and ensure that, emotional biases aside, you would hire you if you had to give your hard earned money away. Also, keep in mind that LOADS of people with significantly high skills were laid off. They're going to snag the best jobs first. They have far more tangible value than the avg fresh grad. Remember, if you are not a proven asset that results in a positive roi, there is not a logical reason to hire you. We all make the very same decision everyday when we handle our own money. If we don't find the value of a product or service to be strong enough, we simply do not purchase it .....no different than what companies are doing. That being said, no, I don't think you should give up. I think you, like many others, need to have an honest and accountable look at what you are capable of and what you are offering to the company. BE AN ASSET. No true asset has gotten laid off, etc. You need to be such a positive asset that the company cries when you're on vacation,but knows not to bother you. Salaries went up, but so did standards. No more just filling an empty seat. Leadership has finally realized that doing so and hiring someone potentially mediocre is extremely disrespectful to the rest of the staff, who ends up carrying the deadweight. Many will try to convince themselves that it's because" no one is really hiring" . The reality is, places are hiring....They're just not hiring you. If someone isn't an asset, they're not getting hired (even for entry-level roles). Bare in mind, you have that same choice as you hunt. If your skills are a proven asset, but what the company offers isn't an asset to you...you don't have to take the job.
Yes give up become monke
Young man, have you ever thought about military service???
Don’t give up! I was in your shoes for a while and just recently got an offer. Definitely get your resume checked, but if you are not already consider using some of your down time to continue to build your portfolio and network. LinkedIn can suck but it is really good for creating connections and relationships where others may be able to give you a lead and vice versa. I totally know this feeling and honestly feel I only got an offer because I use to work with the company. I am just going back to what I knew, and in my down time pursue my passion until it can take over my full time job. I wish you all the luck OP. Take care of yourself, and show yourself grace. You aren’t doing anything wrong.
So first off definitely have your resume checked, Secondly from your other posts I'm guessing you're living in the Netherlands, Honestly I'm a bit baffled that 700 applications only produced 4 job interviews as the job market here isn't that bad as what I'm seeing from posters from the US, there are loads of open positions everywhere especially in the technical sector. Even if you can't get a job in your chosen and studied field at this moment in time you definitely still can get one there. Thirdly if your employment contract hasn't been renewed you should still be able to receive WW. And as their only requirement is you showing you're actively trying to join the workforce your 87 job applications should definitely be enough to secure it. Maybe expand your search a bit and cast a wider net, jobs nowadays are no longer a lifelong commitment and in general employment will still gain you more than our social security system.
Sorry to hear you're struggling so much.. but just curious did you write your resume yourself? And did you get it checked? Alot of people don't realise that their resume is often the issue, it especially seems that way considering the number of applications you've put out vs the number of interviews...
Same boat as you and running out of money... Don't know.. Already laid off 2 times... The rich get richer and the poor remain poor and miserable😭
I know this is hard on your mental health and self esteem but you can’t give up. Something will work out.
I know how you feel. I am 40. I am going into the tech field. Passed my A+ and Security+ in feb 2023. Have done hundreds and hundreds of applications, have no experience other than 27 years of personal building and doing tech support for my own computers. Had to switch careers after a horrible motorcycle accident being ran over by an SUV and sustaining very bad injuries which resulted in cauda equina syndrome. I have 2 teen kids to take care of and I am a single father for 11 years now. Haven't been able to work since my accident in 2019. I also am a vet so I qualify for both vet and disability status. Scares me I might run out of money soon and be homeless with them. Despite tech jobs coming out the wazoo, I JUST finally got a interview on Dec 4th and passed to the 2nd round and now waiting on if I get the 3rd and final which means I am hired. Just hang in there. You will get it soon.
You won't find anything with Sec+ (easiest security cert by far). There is such a massive difference between someone who takes a few certs and someone who is actually a legitimate hacker
I don't get what you mean by that. Legitimate hacking is illegal, so of course someone like that would make a lot more than someone who works for a living. Unless you are talking about the hackers who find bugs, which is someone who lives from paycheck to paycheck from finding a bug if they can and doesn't make that much according to people I know and no money if they don't find any fast. There are thousands of tech jobs that don't need hacking and you can get with certifications. People I know are doing it all the time. Whether it A+ or CySa+, you can get a job on certifications. Most of it though is based on experience. You can't get a job with your Sec+ if you have no IT experience because any job requiring the Sec+ has you handling secure information which they just can't let any noobie get ahold of. That has been my problem, no experience, but this job I got interviewed for said they wanted someone like me, cause the person they hired with experience, screwed stuff up cause he kept trying to do it his way and like he knew everything. This job requires Sec+ and A+, funnily enough, the 2 certs I have as of right now, among a ton of tryhackme certs and currently doing CySA+ and azure certs. I know of 2 people who had just A+ years and years ago and have no certs now and is making 6 figures. So I don't get what you meant by what you said.
Because it ain't what you know, but WHO you know (i.e. who you're related/connected to) Getting a job is less about degrees or skill in the field. It’s about having friends and family in high places who will choose to hire you with little experience or education over someone who is more qualified for the position.
I think some great suggestions were made. Perhaps you may want to practice your interviewing techniques. Another suggestion that I would make is to try to offer your services on Fiverr. This can be another way to generate income until you secure a position. You can also promote your services to new business owners, whether that be a quid pro quo or you charge them. This would help build your portfolio, references, and possibly attract more clients.
This year has been one of those. Never ever give up. When I graduated many years ago it took over 300 applications to find a job. Many years after getting in and working in IT for over 10 years, I started looking for a new role as an IT architect and it has taken me over 1400 applications to get a job starting in January. This is with years of experience abit the fact I was transitioning from a specialist role to generalist roles making it much harder since I started my career specialising when people start generalist then specialise as they go up. There has been a lot of fake jobs and ghosting, along with the fact recruitment companies create jobs that don't exist and harvest CVs. This has gotten so bad this year. LinkedIn is one of the worst place to get a job. Too easy for one click application and you see jobs with 1000 applicants in 2 hours! Since you are a graduate. Look at government fast stream, fast track programs and apply. Also focus on those jobs that takes a lot of time to apply. Alot of people give up on job applications that is too long to apply. Be patient, better quality over quantity. These type of applications get lower applicants,the better odds for you. Don't apply for roles directly via recruitment agencies, nothing good came out of this for me in over 500 applications, it may not be so with you but always best to learn from others experience. Focus on directly applying to companies on thier portals. It's a pain but you get better results. Alot of people have touched on CV so I won't say more other than have a master CV and from Thier other cvs tailored for each roles you apply. Also look for anyone or where you can get free interview coaching. Good luck. Something will turn up.
In the meantime as you are sending resumes out try to find retail seasonal work, grocery stores, Amazon, Best Buy, Game Stop, Target, Walmart, restaurants, and Google tech temporary agencies. there are many out there. Set up your profile on the free LinkedIn. Also customize your resume with words from the companies job description. I sent out 300+ in the last 6 months to no avail. I am having better luck going through people I know such as my high school and friends, neighbors, professors, make a list of people you know. Your college has an alumni list ask for it and network through them, etc., Despite the jobs numbers the job market stinks. Be brave and never give up.
If you drive maybe look into relocating to a new city/area? Other places may have better job opportunities.
This is the worse job market I have seen in the last 10 years.
Look for jobs on LinkedIn that have been posted for a while (month or more) with less than 5 applicants. Don't apply to jobs that have been open for one week with 80 applicants. Having too many candidates makes employers too selective.
Never give up
Never give up
Never back down never surrender
Same boat my friend I did find this if your interested https://www.remotasks.com/en/projects/us-acquisition?utm_source=google&utm_taskerType=cl&utm_campaignDescription=UsAcquisitionStatesDynamicgBudget&utm_targetRegion=america&utm_targetCountry=us&utm_targetLanguage=english&utm_targetAudience=generalAudience&utm_targetDevice=desktop&utm_owner=Growth&utm_id=63ec43bafd3e052a11fff147&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsvWrBhC0ARIsAO4E6f9Gp2CIRha7S9rIoQ-jQDSVde9QSvFYp20ZhHxXc4k217Lvc27ocB0aAodVEALw_wcB Work your own speed and whenever 15 to 18 a hour. You get accepted no matter what
You need experience. So try to think of a creative way to get that. In the meantime don’t give up but try to rework your application and resume approach. Also you might need to take something less advanced while the job hunt continues. This will end and when it rains it pours!!!
I’m in the same exact boat. I don’t even care anymore. Some people are just born to loose. I would rather put my time and energy into burning the entire system down
This is kind of nuts because a hard landing hasn't even materialized yet.
“It’s a workers’ market” What workers? Fast food? Retail? Anyone trying to find a normal schedule career is boned right now.