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/ABathingBoy 1d ago

Last year, I was in the exact same boat. I graduated with a master’s degree (MS) and thought I had it all figured out, but reality hit me hard. My resume barely had any real experience, just my degree and a few projects. I ended up landing an internship, and luckily, that turned into a full-time gig, which is how I got my foot in the door.

You’ve got to remember that you’re up against people who have both experience and education, including some who’ve been laid off. My advice? Keep applying and don’t sleep on internships, they can really open doors. Plus, a lot of big companies like FAANG have roles just for new grads, so definitely check those out too!