If you’re a college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what I’m about to talk about. You’ve spent four years of your life hitting the books, getting good grades, participating in relevant extra-curricular 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. So, why are you not getting hired?
3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired
Here are some reasons why you might not be part of the employed percentage just yet:
1. Your Resume Isn’t Job Specific
2. You’re Not Applying To Jobs That Are Specific To Your Skills
3. You Don’t Take Your Social Media Profiles Seriously.
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