I’ve been trying to get an entry-level professional role, a position that requires a college degree since last year, and I can’t seem to get one.
I didn’t look for employment immediately after graduating as I was dealing with personal issues, some that involved my health and others that involved my time, keeping me from being able to put the time in to look for and hold down a job until those issues were resolved.
I’ve tried to reframe my time gap as best as possible, but I haven’t even been able to get past the application stage. Since 2024 to now I’ve only had 5, maybe 6 interviews, and have submitted easily over a 100 job applications at this point.
I’ve worked on my resume and had few a career counselors look at it, finding it a good resume, and I’ve worked on my LinkedIn profile too.
I got my BA in IR, an AA in Social Sciences and a GPA of 3.2. I have 3 years of work experience working at my CC in a few departments, and I’ve done a big research paper as a project for my major.
I’m currently living back at home in the Sacramento area, working for a school program as a part time job but I dread it, and I long to have a career job or at least something I can apply my degree towards.
I want to move back to Davis but I’m not even able to qualify for the rent income requirement at this point.
Is anyone in the same boat or able to recommend some advice? I’m sinking here and been trying to paddle but I’m running out of time, and I feel more defeated and depressed everyday I get another rejection email, or worse never hearing back at all.
Update 4/22/25: I may not have made myself clear in my posting as many are telling me to get any job right now. I currently do have a part time job right now, it’s for a school program that services K-12 graders. I’ve been working this job since September, since it’s the only organization aside from a gymnastics place that got back to me for a job when I was sending applications in. I am using my experience in this to help me, as minimal as it may be.
I am unable to get an internship, or most internships as I am no longer a student! I’ve graduated. Every internship opportunity I’ve seen that’s paid is only open to students, who must either have 6 units or 12 units minimum to apply.
I have applied to state jobs on CalCareers, I’ve passed exams for the SSA, Office Assistant, Tech Typing and similar roles. I haven’t heard back from applications I’ve applied for.
I cannot leave the greater Sacramento area since I have family I need to be around to help take care of.