I Am An Unemployed Recent College Graduate

Can honestly say this is one of the worst feelings ever. I graduated almost a year ago and each day it becomes a bit harder to deal with. I would've been better placing $70k in a pile and burning it. Trying to remain optimistic is getting harder by the minute. I gave up looking for a job within my field months after graduating. The competition is based on who you know. To all unemployed college graduates, hold your head high and don't give up on yourself. Everyone succeeds at their own pace.

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TheConstantGardener · 56-60, M

I hope you get a good offer soon. Have you considered going for a job at a lower pay level than you would expect and then working up form there?

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TheConstantGardener · 56-60, M

@thepixiestixs Good luck with your application. Hard work can always succeed.

thepixiestixs · 26-30, F

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@thepixiestixs please do not take a job in retail. You'll probably get stuck there like I am.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

Did you do any internships or volunteer work? Did you keep in contact with professors and any other people who could help with jobs? Just curious as im gonna graduate soon

thepixiestixs · 26-30, F

@iamnikki I did not do any internships unfortunately. I dedicated all of time to making a living--working AND attending school full-time. I was able to keep in contact with my favorite professor. She has given me an abundant amount of tips and lessons that I will forever carry on in my personal and professional career. Although she gave great advice, I wasn't able to mingle with her connections. However, my ex and plenty of his classmates have landed countless jobs through their professor. She was a CEO turned professor. My advice to you is to latch on to the professors who have an extensive amount of knowledge and connections. They are more valuable than you know. Also, if you haven't already, create and update your LinkedIn constantly. I know it's hard to heed these tips considering that I'm unemployed, but they are useful in the long run. Good luck!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@thepixiestixs yes, i have to do mandatory internships and volunteer work. I have just one prof that i like but he recently retired. I know the career services guy but that probably won't help

Dangerousliasons

My kid is a Sr in HS and we're looking into college...this makes me worry...

thepixiestixs · 26-30, F

@Dangerousliasons Finding a college that suits both the parent and the student's needs can be a challenge. I personally attended two different colleges and do not regret it one bit! The most challenging part will be selecting a major. And even then you have 2 years to sit on it. The greatest advice I can give is to pick a major in a desirable field, where you're destined to land a job, i.e. STEM. Your passion will shift over time. Good luck to you both!

Dangerousliasons

@thepixiestixs Thanks, good to you as well and Happy TG!

jackson55 · M

I think for many college is not the answer. I know, they tell you, you need a college education to get a job. There are many just like you, on job and you owe money. Just my opinion now, I think some would be better off to go to a trade school and learn a skill. Then if you need college to go farther in that job then take the classes you need.

rfhh1959 · 61-69, M

Have you considered white collar temp work. A lot of companies use this as a screening mechanism. They get to look at you and you them.

anotheruser · 31-35, M

Yup... Don't do school, eat your drugs, and stay in vegetables.

jackson55 · M

A college education does not always guarantee employment.

SW-User

What is your degree?

thepixiestixs · 26-30, F

@SW-User Public Relations

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