#DiscouragedGraduatingSenior #JobHuntStruggles #FeelingLost
Are you a graduating senior feeling anxious and discouraged about your job prospects? You’re not alone. Many individuals like you have put in countless hours of hard work, only to face rejection after rejection in their job search journey. But don’t lose hope! There are practical solutions and strategies you can implement to turn things around and land the job of your dreams.
Overcoming Job Search Struggles
1. Reflect on Your Experiences
Feeling discouraged can be overwhelming, but take a moment to reflect on your past achievements and experiences. Your internships, CFA certification, and successful interviews demonstrate your skills and capabilities. Use these as a confidence boost to persevere in your job search.
2. Expand Your Network
Networking is key in the job search process. Reach out to alumni, industry professionals, and recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn. Attend career fairs, industry events, and informational interviews to expand your network and discover hidden job opportunities.
3. Tailor Your Applications
Don’t underestimate the power of a tailored resume and cover letter. Research each company you apply to and customize your application to showcase how your skills and experiences align with their needs. Personalizing your application can make you stand out from the competition.
Dealing with Rejection
1. Embrace Failure as Growth
Rejection is a natural part of the job search process. Instead of letting it discourage you, view it as an opportunity for growth and learning. Analyze your interview experiences, seek feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
2. Seek Support
Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out to mentors, career counselors, or support groups for guidance and emotional support. Talking to someone who understands your struggles can provide valuable insights and encouragement to keep going.
3. Stay Positive and Persistent
Maintain a positive mindset and stay persistent in your job search. Believe in your abilities, stay focused on your goals, and keep applying to relevant opportunities. Remember that every rejection brings you one step closer to finding the right job fit.
It’s okay to feel discouraged and overwhelmed during your job search journey as a graduating senior, but don’t let it define your future. With the right mindset, strategies, and support, you can navigate through these challenges and land a fulfilling job opportunity. Stay resilient, keep pushing forward, and believe in your potential to succeed. The road may be tough, but the destination is worth it. 🌟 #NeverGiveUp #JobSearchJourney #SuccessAwaits
Did they explain why you didn’t get an offer after your internship? That would be the biggest flag to an interviewer knowing nothing else
it looks like you already have your path paved for your career, the way i think about it would be that you only need 1 firm to give you a chance. do not let your foot off the gas when it comes to applying and interviewing! maybe youll have to drive i bit more or even move, but hey if the $ is there and it makes sense take that leap of faith. as to why you havent landed a job i would assume your resume is very sharped based off you already having CFA L1 therefore i would say work on your interview skills when speaking to what i would assume are much older men interviewing you.
You can’t control the job market. It’s tough for everyone right now to get jobs because of the market conditions. This industry is even more competitive now than before. Try looking for work that is relevant to your field instead of applying to the most oversaturated areas.
You’re definitely a very strong candidate. Passing CFA level 1 before graduating from a target…it is only a matter of time before you land an offer.
This may not be the best advice for you, but it has always served me well. I tend to get nervous ahead of interviews. To work around this, I try to reframe the opportunity as a plan B, and that I’m not dying to land the role. This has let me be much more calm, collected, and confident without being cocky.
Regardless, keep plugging away at opportunities. You sound like an extremely driven individual, and that is going to make you successful wherever you work and build a career.
The market is such that hiring teams want someone who can start immediately.
Once you graduate, it’ll be a matter of time that you get an offer. Don’t stress about it. Enjoy the last month and a half of school!
As others mentioned, keep going and keep trying. You only need one Yes.
Don’t let your first job out of college define you. As someone who graduated in the middle of the GFC, you can imagine what kind of job market I was thrown into. Now double how bad you thought it was. That’s how bad the job market was.
I graduated with nothing and forced to take a full time internship while looking for job. But in the end, I made it to where I wanted to be, and probably survived longer than most of my peers in the wall street industry.
The key is to never give up. Everything happens for a reason. Your time will come when it’s supposed to.
Reach out to senior level alumni of your undergrad who in your preferred industry (sounds like AM of some sort) on LinkedIn. Include your resume, a sentence on why their job interested you, and ask to meet them for coffee.
Ideally you’re close to NYC but if you’re not, schedule a bunch of these chats and then take a trip. I know that’s expensive and annoying but you’ll make connections by meeting in person that are not replicable via zoom.
A lot of these people won’t replay, that’s fine. Some who do reply will have you meet with someone else, that’s fine. If you have any existing relationships in the industry, start there.
The end of every conversation should be “thank you etc etc, do you know about any headcount opening soon / **can you think of anyone else in your professional network who I should speak with?**”
It’s a grind but if you want it you’ll make it happen.
Totally feel u. Experienced the same thing here. Do u want to connect!
GPA?
This might sound harsh, but I think you need to hear this. You had the same problem I had when trying to find a job after graduation. You have an ego.
I was like you I passed level 1 and 2 before I graduated and I was the top of my cohort, but I still couldn’t find a job. This is because I was only applying to the house hold firms. I had an ego. This firms only higher from the top of the range or people who where referred. And even though you and I sound very qualified, but we are no way close to the top of the range of finance graduates.
I then found a job at a small mining company where I was apple to pivot into my desired field after some time. Sometimes taking a step diagonally is better than waiting to take a step forward.
My suggestion is to check the ego and apply for some roles what will allow you to pivot into something you want after a while. Then again, I might be interpreting the post wrong.
Good luck.
Please done mind the spelling or punctuation, typed this on my phone.