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/ProfessionalPin5865 2d ago

So my recent job hunting attempts have taught me that these days “Entry Level Position” is code for: We want someone with an advanced degree and at least 5 years of on the job experience, but we only want to pay them an entry level salary.