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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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