I was given this amazing prospectus of life after uni. I would be able to walk into any job, at least walking into a job would be a significant amount easier.
Yet here I am, 8 months later, jobless. I can honestly say that being encouraged to go to university, by my teachers was one of the worst things that has ever happened. We aren't encouraged anymore to go into a trade. All schools are interested in is getting their students into university. For what? Numbers, look how many students got into university last year! But I don't think it's doing any good. How many other people my age, who are graduates are in the horrible, depressing and soul crushing position, where everything seems totally impossible. It's a vicious circle, you're over qualified for shop jobs, yet you don't have enough experience for high level jobs, volunteer centres are awful, and it all results in another soul crushing trip to the job centre.
When you are fortunate enough to actually get an interview, in a mist of emails that "regret to inform you" or the emails that, must have gotten lost on the way to you... You have no confidence, no experience, and there's an awkwardness in answering the questions, that requires you to have had about 5 years experience.
Please tell me I'm not alone in this..
You are not alone! I finished a degree last year, and I'm still on the hunt for a full time job. Getting a degree in Classical Music Performance doesn't entitle you to a job really but even work experience positions want previous work experience! I'm even looking into extra retail work so I can save to move to the UK where a lot of the arts jobs are, but no one is hiring in Australia at the moment. It's really hard at the moment and I already had a few little meltdowns but I've just got to keep being positive. If you need anyone to talk to about this stuff, I'm always here! It's always nice to talk to someone who knows what you're going through.
ReplyDeleteLauren | Dose of Wardrobe
It's so frustrating! I know how you feel, I did photography and while there are some options for jobs, there aren't any where I live! That's exactly what I've been doing, but it seems like even shops don't want me anymore! Positive is definitely key, something will turn up soon I'm sure! Yes, and remember that I am as well! Message me whenever you want! :) speak soon xx
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