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Hard time finding work after earning Masters

MadPsych34
MadPsych34

Hi.  I'm new here and I'm looking for advice as well as support.


I graduated with my Masters about 3 months ago, and have been struggling to find work ever since.  I had two interviews, but didn't get hired for either job.  A few days ago, I had the most infuriating conversation with a job recruiter.  I responded to her request to send an updated resume via email.  Two days passed and I still received no response or confirmation that she received my resume.  When I called to see what was going on, the person on the other end (who never identified herself), said that I needed to send her my resume.  When I replied that I already sent one in, she says that the job has been placed on hold and that they'll keep my resume on file.  The fact that she said that so quickly after I told her that I already submitted my resume makes me think that something was up. 


I'm getting frustrated.  I've been out of work for 3 months and my savings account is almost completely empty.  Does anyone have any advice on how to get through this?  Thank you in advance.

itsjustme8
itsjustme8
Have you worked before? What do you have a masters in? Beyond recruiters and job boards, getting to networking events is very useful
bonusjack
bonusjack
Register with some temp agencies for a bit of money. Also try to get yourself placed with an agent/executive recruiting firm.
MadPsych34
MadPsych34
@itsjustme8 Yes, I have worked before. Since 2009, two years after I received my BA, I worked in research and data analyst jobs. My most recent position was a work study position as a data analyst. My MA is in Psychology, with co-concentrations in Social and evaluation and research methods, so much of my background involves social science, statistics, and research design (i.e. surveys, experiments, case studies, etc.). I've also done a lot of networking even before graduating and the career counselor at my former university connected me with an employer a few days ago. I'm hoping this will turn into a job offer.

@bonusjack I will do just that. I'm a bit apprehensive about it because the agencies I contacted in the past were ineffective (i.e. no call backs, unprofessional tone and demeanor, losing my application materials). I also posted my resume online and have been contacted by about 4 recruiters, but only one of them seemed sincere about helping me contact an employer.
itssherrytee
itssherrytee
@MadPsych34 What’s your current status?

One thing to keep in mind - financially stability is not directly correlated to formalized education.

Society tries to (and is successful at it) convince us that they are directly correlated. If that were true, why are so many $Millionaires+ without say, a college degree? How come there are teenagers who also fall into that category? It’s NOT happenstance. Society would have you believe that it is.

You definitely have knowledge and skills needed in the business world - you mainly need to first climb out of your box.

Once you start seeing outside of your box, you’ll see an unlimited and BEAUTIFUL horizon!
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