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I’m part of the first cohort from a new graduate school in my area, and I simply cannot find a job. I didn’t graduate from the local private or Ivy League University, and I feel there’s an insurmountable bias I can overcome when my program has no history or weight behind it. I don’t know what I can do and I can’t live like this. I want to leave and move to DC, because my area just doesn’t seem to hire me and labels me a constant outsider.
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I'm sorry to hear it's been difficult for you finding the job you desire . But first, I do want to congratulate you. That's great you pushed through, graduated, and now have moved on to the next chapter in your life!
Maybe I am telling you old news, but hopefully you have gone to your local library to check out the latest book edition of "What Color is Your Parachute?" to know some of the latest ins and outs on recruitment, hiring, and just getting a job. Unless you are a graduate in a highly technical or specialized field, many people just resort to the classified newspaper ads, Craigslist, or Indeed, never even knowing how else to secure a stable, secure, well-paying job. A lot today is finding the links to career enhancement and mobility.
You might also consider (which you might also be doing!) going to your local career and employment centers. They sometimes have inside tracks on jobs. Also, never feel uncomfortable going to local university and other career centers and job fairs. I one time went to a state university career center and learned about a local school district seeking permanent position people. I was hired!
Naturally many jobs are based on who you know. I can't say enough about just talking to people. I know that is not the greatest feeling to approach strangers, but it can be about being in the right place at the right time. I can't emphasize enough studying the local markets and industries you want to enter and going through the recommended approaches. Just dropping off black and white resumes doesn't always cut it anymore. See if you can attend any job skill coaching classes also offered in your area.
I also want to emphasize that not all employers hire immediately. The government organization I currently work for presently takes 6 to 8 months to just clear an individual's background check! It may take time to get on board so consider some secondary options. I know I did substitute teaching until the jobs I really wanted opened up.
I hope you don't lose hope. Many communities have career support groups, and individualized career coaches to. Sometimes it takes navigating the internet and meeting people to get the insider scoop to opportunities. It's talking to people to break into some industries. I hope my thoughts help.
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