Why can't I get a job?

Question

I have recently graduated with a degree in Music Technology, and I am having trouble finding work. I am applying for every job that I can find at the moment and sadly do not hear from any of them. My problem is that I can't really afford to take time off my current job (in a call centre) to do unpaid work.

I understand that it is a difficult industry to get into, but why does no one seem interested in Graduates? I am desperate to get into a job where I feel like I am working towards something that I am interested in.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I totally understand your frustration since I was also in the same position. Apart from applying for jobs, try sending your C.V. to all the companies you're interested in, with a good covering letter asking to be considered for any future vacancies- most of the time they'll chuck it, but you should get lucky once in a while. Also try thinking of possible contacts, to have an 'in' is the best way to get into the career you want. How about contacting your tutors from University? They might be able to help you out. I fully understand that you have to work, but what about trying to volunteer in a local studio (or whatever your interest is) at the weekends- it'd look awesome on your C.V.

I really hope this works out for you, but most of all, don't get disheartened, just try to stay positive and focus on getting your name recognised- join as many societies etc. that you can and try to get to open events where you'd have the chance to meet people in the relevant field and make sure they remember you (in a good way!).

Good luck!

Answer 3

I know that this may or may not make you feel better, but it is quite difficult to land a job upon your college graduation. I graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2005. I started my job search in February of that year and did not land a job until 7 months later...after graduation! One thing you may want to do is go to a Resume writing class. Look on MSN.com for job tips (they have the best advice) and find jobs and careers in every spectrum. The more you spread out the careers the better. Revise your resume, design a good cover letter and go from there. Your dream job is coming. Remember you are competing against millions of college graduates across the country, you are going to have to stand out!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I sympathise with you entirely, I have just finished a PGCE and haven't even had an interview despite glowing references from my uni and placement school ( I have seen them!), I am doing supply work in day nurseries (no teaching work there either) and work in a pub. Experience does help and I would try and arrange so you can give up one day of work a week to devote to a voluntary post in the right area, even if this means going out less/ fewer CDs etc, it's a long term game plan that will benefit you in the end.
Good luck and I hope it works out for you
Also you're uni is obliged to provide you with career advice up to a year after you graduated- get them to check your CV and letter of application

Answer 6

Don't just phone. Go to a prospective work place in person. Also, dress how you would if you were going to start working there right when you walk in. Be confident in the interview, and look the interviewer in the eye.

Answer 7

Frankly... give it 10 years and a degree will be as useless as a GCSE...

So many people are taking degrees now that their value is recreasing... lets face it... today a good set of A LEVEL results in equivilant to good GSCE results 20 years ago...

Maybe you should work on your CV, I've read some bloody awful CV's in my time that would've been 100% better for some minor polishing... if your unsure about your CV read it aloud to yourself, you'd be surprised the errors you find until you actually read it.

Frankly a technical music qualification I would've thought would have been for someone who intends to go into sound engineering, bit of a small scope to aim for work wise... just keep plugging, keep working at the CV and keep trying....

at the very least atleast your not unemployed (ps. please dont call me, i hate telesales)

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

its not just graduates, it goes for a lot of people that apply for jobs and the employers dont even have the decency to let us know the outcome either way. i dont think your doing anything wrong, infact your doing all you can. laws need to be changed and i think by law employers should give more feedback!!!!

Answer 11

Can't really understand the Music Technology.

Have you tried the piano and other musical instrument suppliers or manufacturers?