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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!

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[-] Ziggurat@jlai.lu 5 points 1 week ago

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.

  • don't forget to join an union supporting the Universal basic income and affordable housing so you can do something to improve our situation
this post was submitted on 02 May 2025
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