Employment gap after graduation

NovaLynnx
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:33:33 +0000

If you are unable to even get a retail or restaurant job, then I am willing to wager that you need to make a change in your approach. Have you asked for feedback on your interviews and resume, or tips on what to improve? Many companies were looking for seasonal help over the last few months and many people with little or no job experience made the cut. It could be the way in which you present yourself on the phone or in your resume. I am constantly shocked at some of the calls I receive from applicants, or what they put in their resumes.

Are you tailoring apps for the specific job? I am not saying that it is easy to find a job right now. But if you are trying even for minimum wage and can’t find anything after almost a year, I would take a very critical look at what it is you’re doing and what changes might be necessary. Go back to career services at your college and do a lot mock interviews.

And volunteer experience is excellent. You can help lead groups in community projects and build leadership skills, as well as good references. But yes, as someone who actively recruits and interviews, I am wary to hire those with gaps in their employment unless there is a good reason for it (took a year off for a new baby, went back to school, etc.).