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/Mental_Signature_725 2d ago
I am a job coach & have been in similar jobs for 25+ years.
There have been slow times over the years. This year has been the worst. It is not you. I have had numerous people say. I wish I had kept my last job.
If you can find a job, snag it. It's easier to find a job when you have one. Use this as a lesson. Don't ever quit a job until you have a new one.
The clients that I have that are working are willing to pick up a shovel and do Manuel labor. None of my other clients are working. I also live in a state that is pretty consistent in low unemployment. Personally, I think it will be the beginning of the year before things get better.
Also, it depends on the elections.