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<p>What can someone do if they’re caught in this position? Say someone with an excellent degree but not great GPA, one year of trainee work experience for a company that had a massive layoff, then nothing and networking has fizzled out? I’ve recommended volunteering, part-time and temp work, and going back for a higher degree. Would someone in grad school be better regarded even with that unemployment gap?</p>