What people keep running into with recent graduates
Complaints tagged recent graduates, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 48 people · 10 forums we read
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- 24Why are job boards full of impossible roles and ghost listings?Job boards are flooded with positions that require unrealistic workloads for poor pay, roles already earmarked for internal hires, and multi-disciplinary jobs stapled together. This makes the search feel like a desert and causes applicants to waste months interviewing only to lose out or find out the posting was never truly open.
- 23Should I get an accounting certificate or degree while working?Adding credentials like an accounting certificate or degree alongside an existing major helps build qualifications for entry-level finance jobs while working. However, trying to weigh different education paths makes it difficult to know which option will actually strengthen a resume without quitting a current job.
- 2How long does it take to get a job after graduating?It can take well over a year of nationwide applying with absolutely no responses, even for applicants with computer science degrees and internship experience. Despite having resumes that baffle industry veterans, graduates are unable to secure entry-level roles, leaving them unemployed, in debt, or working low-wage food service jobs.
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