I have been trying to find an entry-level position for a year with no success. I have tried everything that I can think of:
-Use job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, SimpleyHired, WeWorkRemotely, FlexJobs, and other job boards.
-Reach out to my network on LinkedIn asking for assistance.
-Reached out to my career center at my university (they seemed more interested in working with current students).
-Worked with recruiting agencies (had some success, was able to get some interviews, but haven’t contacted me about any recent openings).
-Tried reaching out to my local community and see if they are hiring or looking for part-time workers (they either told me to apply online or they didn’t have anything at this time).
-Taken some online courses to beef up my resume
I have a BA in English and I knew it was already going to be difficult to find something, but I never thought it was going to take this long. I don’t know what to do at this point. I feel I tried everything and I have gotten nowhere. If anyone can provide me some advice, that would be greatly appreciated!
Unfortunately, in this economy, young graduate needing one year to find a job isn’t uncommon.
As usual,
how easily can you move, it’s easier as a 20 year old kid than as a middle aged parent with an employed spouse in a niche sector
Lookat various temporar/consulting agencies. It pays badly, isn’t a permanent position but any experience is better than no experience
-what about further training? A non professional bachelor, is usually too theoretical for employer, and when they want theoretical profile they are people with master degree
-What about government job, may be not a dream job, but with just a bachelor you’re eligible to middle management position, not fun to manage a team of civil servant in charges of dealing with whatever paperwork, but again, it’s a job.