Same here, as a mechanical engineer with just under 4 years experience. They just had to cut me off before I hit 5 years…. Bastards.

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I graduated in 2024! Bachelors of science from an IVY!!!! Been unemployed since! (Except for a 3 month gig).

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In the same boat. I know how you feel. The hiring process is completely broken. Shitty AI powered application filters, ghost postings, overly cautious hiring managers with unrealistic expectation etc. Do you live near a major metropolitan area? In my experience networking with people in your target industry is a great way to gather intel on the hiring situation at target firms(avoid ghost job postings), get advice, and even referrals (get an internal recruiter’s attention).

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No one cares about degrees anymore it seems

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So the economy is a flaming dumpster fire, but because the people who own the companies don’t run the companies they can’t say they’re having financial trouble, so they pretend like everything is normal and post jobs despite the fact they were never going to pay you a cent for the role, because they don’t have the cash!

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If your job isn’t in a regulated or licensed profession, LIE. LIE like a mofo on those applications. We went to college. We are competent to do the job. We will be trained during onboarding anyways. Lie. Use places that have shut down as job experience. Use your friends as job references. Lie to a T and get your money.

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Tbh I have a application pool open for students I have 40 applications and I don’t have the space for them but also I was lazy and forgot to close it lol

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