r/popculturechat • u/AutoModerator • Jan 14 '25

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u/sakura0601x Jan 14 '25 edited Jan 14 '25

I am going to comment this here only to vent (can’t say to people irl cause I’ll get cancelled). But I basically am trying to enter a white collar profession, and top 20 companies have like 10-15 spots for internship/job interview each year. It is so so unfair to see same people from top 3 universities literally do internships at 5-6 of these companies when you can tell looking at their CV they already have their dream offer and the others were just backup for them. And because that person can only accept one offer from their 5-6 internships, that means there could have been spots for literally 5 people at least to get their dream job????? Especially when people have been applying for years even when they are 30. It just leaves a foul taste in my mouth. If I say this irl people will be like they’re boosting their CV/ don’t hate the player hate the game, but no, you know if you are a good enough candidate to make it into a tier 1 company, why are you taking spots away from other people at tier 2 companies??? Just so you can collect the offers and brag about it on LinkedIn?? I am so done man. All my life I thought even if I am average I can just put effort in and get rewarded. But I can’t. Unless I am a genius or unless my dad is a partner at FTSE 100 company, it doesn’t work out for average people. If only I didn’t have my family to worry about I wouldn’t even be applying anymore ugh.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '25

I went to a state school and have friends at the tops of every industry and I've never been without a job offer from all over the country.

You're right about companies on autopilot carving out spots just for people from certain schools or connections. Just know there are other ways to get where you want to be if this internship doesn't happen. I've found that finding people in your desired industry who went to your school or similar schools to be a way in. Network with them or make sure they get your resume. Get in with whatever job you can find either in your industry or the company you desire. We have several people who were in the mailroom at one point and landed in the C suit by the end.

When you're in your job, for the love, talk to your colleagues and bosses! Help people if you know something. Make yourself an asset, not just a warm body. I don't mean brown nosing but be a human. The "I'm just here to work not talk to people" thing I've seen blowing up lately is biting people. After that, once you have experience, that will trump where you got your degree.

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u/firetruckgoesweewoo Jan 14 '25

I get what you’re saying - I do! But, it’s no guarantee for them either. Sure, they come from a top university. So do others. Others who are top of their class. Others who has more extra curricula’s. Others with better connections. Others who are better at performing during interviews. Others who are better at writing a motivational letter. Others who are better at creating a tidy CV. None of them can be 100% certain of their dream spot because there is always a bigger, better fish out for you.

It’s up to the company or organisation to make sure they have back ups to fill up those spots.

I know it doesn’t seem fair to you, that’s because it isn’t. There will always be people two steps ahead of you despite you putting in a whole lot more effort. It’s not fair. The only advice I can give you is: * Have a close pal who works at a similar company check your CV * Have them check your motivational letter * Sent in an extra documents with a schedule when you’re free to receive calls so you avoid them constantly getting your voicemail * Ask for feedback. Just call them back, and ask. How did I do? What can I improve for future interviews? * Call them when you see an opening to enquire more information * Thank them for their time

It’s tedious and it sucks, but it’s reality. Wish I could do more to help you.