No luck with the job scene post college

paralysed

I'm finished college since May (BSc biochem), and unlike other years, this year I can't seem to get a job anywhere. Since I've finished college all I've done was two months at Dunnes before getting fired. Since May I've applied for over a 100 jobs within my field, as well as far more that aren't so. I've gotten 7 interviews, 2 of which were phone call interviews.

A lot of my time is divided between: applying for jobs tailoring cover letters checking back with jobs I've applied for handing out CVs for part-time jobs addressing imaginary interview questions, & critiquing my past interviews

I've exhausted many avenues at this stage, and thought that surely (out of all of them), that one might come good. Might have to consider a masters. Many people are probably thinking I'm too lazy to get a job at this stage. Does anyone know any ways I could think outside the box on this one because I'd had far better luck in the recession years?

Thank you

GalwayGrrrrrl

Have you tried to get some (unpaid) work experience in your chosen field? In my workplace we rarely take on new staff unless we have met them already through work experience - even if they've only spent two or three days with us it is still miles better than someone we've never met before.

helimachoptor

Why did you get fired? Perhaps something is coming across at interviews (If you're getting to that stage)

893bet

Network. It's the best way unless you are cream of the crop.

paralysed

Mr.S wrote: »

100 job applications with only 7 interviews that didn't progress means something is wrong with you the type of jobs your applying for (are you applying for jobs within your skill set and experience?), your CV and/or your interview skills.

Have you asked the above 7 interviewers for feedback on why they didn't pick you? Self-critiquing is not enough.

Have you asked someone who doesn't really know you to look at your CV?

How are you in interviews?

How are people in your graduating class getting on, ask them to ask around in their jobs if there are in open spots, employers like to hire good quality grads and if they're happy with one person, they are often open to hiring from the same course/year.

Have you applied to grad roles for your field? They will be opening soon for 2017 graduates so might be worthwhile taking a look.

Getting fired coupled with lack of response from your applications sounds like something is wrong with your CV and how your coming across in interviews tbh.

I did stutter in one interview. You know the way a stutter can be incredibly awkward!?

paralysed

Two interviews since and no luck

CIARAN_BOYLE

Have you tried going to an interview coach? I went to 9 interviews and struck out then went to one and did 3 interviews and got 3 offers. Then 3 years later one interview one offer and new job.

Also have you tried a recruiter, they can be a great help in cutting out the application process and if you have a good recruiter they give you a briefing on who you are meeting for your interview and what their background is.