{"id":646,"date":"2025-04-17T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/?p=646"},"modified":"2025-04-30T11:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:10:01","slug":"young-and-unemployed-3-reasons-why-youre-not-getting-hired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/17\/young-and-unemployed-3-reasons-why-youre-not-getting-hired\/","title":{"rendered":"Young And Unemployed? 3 Reasons Why You\u2019re Not Getting Hired"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’re a recent college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what we’re about to talk about. <\/p>\n

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You’ve spent four years of your life hitting the books, getting good grades, participating in relevant extracurricular activities, and maybe even juggling a part-time job in between. You’ve worked really hard for your degree, and you’ve been told time and time again that a degree is essential to finding employment in today’s competitive job market. <\/p>\n

So, why are you not getting hired?<\/p>\n

First of all, you’re not alone.<\/strong> Though the unemployment rate has slowly declined for bachelor’s degree holders, it’s still lagging. For that reason, the competition is fiercer than ever. This means you really have to re-evaluate your job search strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The job market for new grads is constantly shifting, and what worked even a few years ago might not cut it today. Employers are looking for more than just a diploma; they want real-world experience, problem-solving skills, and a personal brand that stands out. If you’re sending out dozens of resumes and hearing crickets, it’s time to dig deeper and identify what might be holding you back.<\/p>\n

Here are some reasons why you might not be getting hired as a recent college graduate.<\/p>\n

Your Resume Isn’t Job-Specific<\/h3>\n


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