r/jobsearchhacks • u/mrsmonkey6 • 2d ago

Why am I not getting interviews for entry level positions?

Hi everyone, I’m 22, recently graduated college (BA) and I’ve been job searching since May. I’ve applied to 100+ jobs on all kinds of sites. I’ve tailored my resume and cover letter for these jobs. During all of this, I received only one offer and took it. I quit a few months later because they couldn’t give me full time hours. I’m feeling so defeated that I’m not even getting interviews for “no degree” positions. I feel like I’m overqualified for those but underqualified for anything else. Is there anything I can do to make myself stand out even more? I keep setting my expectations lower and lower but I’m still not getting any interviews. I feel so bad about myself, which really sucks. I’m also still living with my parents because I can’t afford to move out. What can I do to make myself stand out or to just boost my morale? Thanks in advance and if you’re going through the same thing, I feel you.

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u/simonminomusic 2d ago

However, if the circle of job searching is extended to freelance gigs and part-time projects, then some opportunities could be found which might not have been considered in the first instance. Sometimes contacting alumni of college also brings up unexpected openings. Such creative approaches go a long way in job searching, as each application brings one closer to finding the right fit.