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I'm asking for a friend and not personally affected by it. My friend's degree is in something that can help them find a role in many fields but struggling atm. I just think it's really hard for them as there are more people applying for jobs ATM because of losing jobs during the lockdown and less jobs going because of financial strains on businesses. I think it can be pretty nerve wrecking for fresh graduates.
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I was so panicked I wouldn’t use my degree but secured 2 jobs and 3 interviews before even graduating! It’s all about self belief
I was so panicked I wouldn’t use my degree but secured 2 jobs and 3 interviews before even graduating! It’s all about self belief
Well done! I'm glad to hear your positive experience. Did you apply for the civil service scheme?
I’ve applied for the social research one! Honestly just fake confidence, self belief is what will make you stand out from all other applicants with the same degree
Paid/unpaid experience too, being able to transfer your skills on a job application to fit the job description becomes second nature in no time
Dont feel disheartened. As a new grad, its incredibly hard to find a new job as it is but in this economy, it will be even harder. When I graduated three years ago, I took a retail job while applying for jobs within my degree then I got too comfortable in retail and got lazy so stopped looking. It took me a really crappy line manager to get my ass back in gear and find a degree related job and when I did find one, it was a horrible company. But it put my foot in the door and from then on, its only been good things.
I would say, get as much experience as you can. Thats all employers are looking for these days. Some dont even look at the degree subject, just the classification and if you have experience for the job you applied for. If you can afford to volunteer, I would do so for a couple of months then start job hunting and really emphasis that volunteering experience (and make some up!
) and hopefully someone should give you a job in a similar field.
I would also say not to fixate so much on pay bc as a grad, I was disillusioned with starting pay at like £26k but I barely got £20k and I worked like a dog for that company! If you take a lesser pay grade than you want, stick with it for a year as its better than nothing and then get on the hunt to look for something better. Like I said, all it takes is that foot in the door and a "known" company name on your CV for others in the field to consider your application too.
I would say, get as much experience as you can. Thats all employers are looking for these days. Some dont even look at the degree subject, just the classification and if you have experience for the job you applied for. If you can afford to volunteer, I would do so for a couple of months then start job hunting and really emphasis that volunteering experience (and make some up!
) and hopefully someone should give you a job in a similar field.I would also say not to fixate so much on pay bc as a grad, I was disillusioned with starting pay at like £26k but I barely got £20k and I worked like a dog for that company! If you take a lesser pay grade than you want, stick with it for a year as its better than nothing and then get on the hunt to look for something better. Like I said, all it takes is that foot in the door and a "known" company name on your CV for others in the field to consider your application too.
2020 grad here 
Looking for a job has ironically become a full time job! I’ve definitely had some tough days over the past few months. The future seems so uncertain job wise.
Looking for a job has ironically become a full time job! I’ve definitely had some tough days over the past few months. The future seems so uncertain job wise.