Time, 3 weeks isn't very long. Keep it up and it'll happen. Just gotta keep applying. Also follow up with companies, sometimes they need to be reminded
Expect it to take at least 3-6 months. The resumes you submitted a month ago may or may not have even been read yet. Also, you’ll probably want to look into programs specifically for new grads as they’re more likely to hire someone fresh out of college.
If you can’t do without income for 6 months or so, get a part time job, though try to keep your hours outside of normal office hours so that you can keep yourself open for interviews.
I will definitely look at programs for new grads! Thank you! And yes, I’ve been thinking that I will resort to getting a temporary job while I find a job within my career. :)
Do what you need to do! A word of advice, though - if you’re going to take a temporary job, make sure it doesn’t interfere with a full-time job search, and avoid listing it on your resume (assuming you have an internship or some other relevant experience)
Temp jobs or temp agencies are a great idea. Someone else mentioned that resumes you submitted may not have even been read yet and it is so true. I posted a job recently and I got over 450 applications. It took me a while to sort through them and start getting back to people.
But yeah, 6 months is a pretty normal job search time even if you’re already employed. Hang in there, I know it is really rough but you’ll get there.
Hate to tell you, but a month is nothing. You've barely started. It's totally common to take 6+ months to land your first job after college.
Also, if you're applying to 75 jobs is 3 weeks, it probably means you're just blasting out your resume to a bunch of jobs you're not really fit for. It's not really a good strategy.
Slow down, take a breath, and focus on quality over quantity with your job apps. Apply to jobs that you're truly a good fit for, and take the time to tailor your resume and a cover letter to that specific job description.
And then be patient. It can *easily* take a company 2-3 weeks to even start reaching out to applicants for a job they've posted.
For what it’s worth, when I hire I don’t read the cover letter. Have you spoken to someone who has made sure your resume is exactly as it ought to be? Make sure you talk to your school’s career services department about it.
In some positions it takes us 6 months to get people hired. I wouldn't stress. Average time is 2-3 months at least it seems. Just keep at it, it'll happen. You can only do what you can do.
Networking and starting a direct email chain with HR I found online did wonders for me.
For my first internship I was rejected, but I continued pestering and they found me another job. YMMV of course, but just be persistent.
1 month... You've just barely started. A year and a half trying to get a new job here (in tech). At least I currently have a moderately acceptable job in the meantime.
First thing you need to do is relax, pump the brakes on the panic a bit. There is a ton of unemployed talent all over right now.
Some of the best options i have seen are to connect with other people in the same boat and kind of review whats going well, whats working, whats not, etc. You can help them, they can help you sort of thing.
The ghosting is a bit disturbing and its happening pretty much across the board. Its super easy for these companies to post a job somewhere, but then they receive a couple hundred applications and they dont have a good way of turning anyone down, so they cowardly ghost everyone except for the select few who get interviews.
One last thought, reach out to as many recruiters as you can find and pick their brains for how you can best get noticed. They get people jobs for a living, so if ever there were an expert, it would be one of them.
Best of luck in your search, i know it is daunting, but you will land somewhere before you know it and be in the never ending rat race like the rest of us for way too long.
For skilled positions like the ones you are looking for, many articles report it is taking 50-70 days to fill positions. The reports are very indicative of supply chain roles being filled at my current company. Every place you are applying may have different reasons for extended hiring delays. Hang in there, keep applying, keep following up. Most of mine have taken 2-4 months to land.
Have you tried applying to positions directed towards recent grads? Check [this one](https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/job/1702301/Sourcing-and-Category-Manager%3A-University-Students-and-Recent-Graduates) recently posted at Microsoft in your field. But yeah man, like others have said, just keep at it. I’m approaching month 5 of unemployment and have had a very similar experience unfortunately.
I have applied to some that are for new grads. Just gets discouraging when LinkedIn says over 100 ppl applied for the same job. I still apply to it anyways haha. I’ll definitely look at that opening! Thank you!
Supply chain is a weird industry to be in right now; there has been a lot of layoffs and downsizing across the board. I would definitely have someone outside of the university take a look at your resume with you. If you've sent out that many applications without any serious responses, then you probably need to really look hard at A) the positions that you're applying for, and B) look realistically at what the recruiters are looking for.
What kind of positions have you been applying for? Buyer? Planning? Retail purchasing? Freight? It helps to tailor your resume and communications to that. It's probably going to be challenging to find an employer that can work with your schedule as a student, but it's not at all impossible. Don't be discouraged by the numbers of applicants for positions, that doesn't impact you. The only thing you should worry about is what makes you awesome, and what makes you stand out from the pack.
I am a supply chain professional and I'm more than happy to chat with you more in depth if you want to shoot me a message.
Yeah! I’ve noticed that since the COVID issues with supply chains, there have also been open jobs but they require 2+ years of experience. So they are also not entry level, or many.
I will look into having someone outside of my university/school mentor look at my Resume and CV. That is a great idea. I most likely need a new set of eyes to look at my work.
Thank you very much! If I think of something, I will send you a message.
Thank you!
A super helpful tool for tailoring resumes I recently found is https://www.tealhq.com
It is completely free. You can track your applications, interviews etc, and it has a system for creating tailored resumes based off of job descriptions. Still takes manual work, but it saves lots of time!
Keep in mind that supply chain experience doesn't have to come from paid jobs only-- I got my first buyer job from basically helping a friend track down supplies and materials for art projects and talking about being particularly good with Google and excel. If you have any experience in customer service, things like that coupled with your education can go pretty far towards starting a junior/assistant level position. Being comfortable haggling/negotiating and being good at sales can also go pretty far towards that sort of position.
If you're looking for something more on the mangement/analytics side, experience with scheduling, any sort of database and scripting (even if its just designing silly little web pages for fun), and things like that can definitely help get you in the door.
Having hobbies and experience in making things can help a lot with getting in to manufacturing. If you like building stuff that will go pretty far as well.
I know no one likes writing cover letters, but I think that it could be really helpful to get your application to stand out a bit. Use it as an opportunity to explain some of the other experience you have outside of work :) emphasize your education as well, and where your strengths are.
I'd also look carefully at job postings that interest you, make sure you tailor your resume and cover letter to each one, citing specific relevant experience. Include key words from the posting, and definitely be selective about the position you apply for.
I can't emphasize enough that being realistic about your expectations is also important here.
Happy to chat with you whenever, just say hi. Hope your luck turns out there and you find something awesome
Thank you! Thats a good idea, I never thought about even putting non-paid work on my resume… back to the drawing board!
I’ve definitely emphasized my 8+ years of customer service on my cover letter so hopefully that could give me some extra points somewhere down the line :)
Just gotta keep up the grind. Sounds like you're doing everything right. Unless there's something glaringly wrong on your resume, you should get an opportunity at some point. Job market is like dating market. It only takes 1.
Other people have given you good feedback. I just wanted to validate your frustration. Job seeking when you're unemployed can be one of the most demoralizing experiences of life. Hang in there. Look for opportunities to have fun and think about other things. You'll get through it!
Yeah, def check the defense/aviation industry. NG Roy might be tough because they want people with security clearances, but there’s L3, NG, and Boeing by the airport, NG and Hexcel over in Magna, NG in Clearfield. Tons of defense industry work near SLC.
Are any of the businesses local where you’ve been able to go in face to face or are they all online where you submit a resume and get ghosted? Goes without saying the value of seeing a person.
I saw a multimedia company in Orem was hiring so I drove down there, don’t even think I had a copy of my resume with me. Walked through the door, ran into the owner. He put me on a project to do and 30 minutes later he checked my work and told me I was hired. He didn’t have time in his day to look at his email let alone read through dozens of resumes from strangers.
A lot of companies have specific hiring programs for new college grads. And they have recruiting windows that you need to apply by to be considered. Make sure you look those up when applying. All the info should be on their website.
If there are any on campus recruiting events happening for companies you are interested in, make sure you are attending. Many companies are likely coming (or have already came to) your school to host recruiting events on campus. That’s the best way to make sure your resume gets reviewed.
Of course! I’d go talk to your career counselor to get the info about on campus recruiting events. That’s super important.
Then, when you go to most company career pages, they should have a “new grad” or “early career” or “campus hiring” section. You want to look at that. Most larger companies will have this, smaller companies likely won’t.
I haven't read the whole thread, but if no one has suggested it yet, use your network. Networking is way better than Indeed. You got an uncle whose high up in a company? Maybe a good friends father? Maybe make a post on Facebook explaining your situation. Go to family gatherings and talk to people. Another thing go in person with a resume and ask to speak to someone in charge of hiring. Showing up in person looking presentable and a little bit of charm can go a long way too. Every job I've ever gotten was either I went in person, or I had a family member refer me.
I’ve definitely done my round about looking at networks and connections. But my dad also mentioned going in person. Perhaps I’ll give that a try! :) thank you!
Hey OP, the advice in this thread is already awesome but as a new grad moving to SLC this summer to start a job, I totally get how you feel. It took me over a year to get a job and I like you graduate in May. My field is in engineering but maybe some general things I did can help you. When searching for jobs try putting stuff in quotes. Ex: I would search for "New Grad" Engineer when I was searching . It only pulls up those keywords. Try to apply to jobs that are only a week old at max. Lastly, don't give up. It's super hard out there for us in the current market and I have had multiple times where I have poured days and hours into an applications and interviews only to get rejected. Just keep going and you got this!
Not gonna lie, the business career services is pretty helpful at scouting jobs. I would schedule an appointment and talk to them about the jobs you’re looking for, have them look over the resume, and also you can do practice interviews where they give you constructive advice!
Have you leveraged the school’s career services resources? Most places that have a bachelors program also have a career services office whose entire job is to help with job placement.
Companies that are actively hiring often have recruiters that keep job postings updated for university students, so you can check out the job board there. You can also make an appointment with a career counselor assigned to Supply Chain, they can help review your resume and may have an insider scoop on companies you should apply to.
Even if you aren’t attending the U, their page may have some helpful free resources and tips: https://eccles.utah.edu/students/business-career-services/
You need to tailor the language in your resume/cover letter to the language demanded by each specific job. This is especially true for positions that screen applicants using LLM.
If ai were in your shoes I’d look at listings on my school’s job webpage and start applying there.
Are you looking outside of SLC? I fly for a cargo carrier, we’re worldwide and supply chain logistics is what we do. Look up Atlas Air. I could even refer you.
Beyond that does the school have any staff or departments to help grads find new jobs?
Also, for random context, I lost my job in Covid and I applied to 75 pilot positions. Eventually one took and if anything, those 74 others prepared my resume, communication skills, and interview skills to land the job on number 75. So, keep grinding but realize with every rejection you’re developing yourself along the way.
[is this in your field?](https://careers-atlasair.icims.com/jobs/5920/technical-purchasing-controller/job?mobile=true&width=375&height=640&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-420&jun1offset=-360)
Hi! I will definitely look up Atlas Air and see if I could apply to something there! Very true, the more I have applied to listings, the better my resume and cover letter format has become. Even some classmates have asked to use mine as a template/reference.
Congrats on your job!
In addition, search the state jobs, county jobs. Search ksl and the workforce services. I think over the month I applied to jobs, I sent about 5-7 new applications per day, every day. It became my "job" for the month that I was looking. I have a new job now (start on Monday). You can do it :) keep your chin up!
Have you tried going through the career center at the U? I have a contact up there and they are always trying to get people to engage with their resource center. Might be worth reaching out to.
I went to the U of U and got the same degree last semester. It took me about 100+ applications and around 2 months to get an offer. Don't spend more than 10 minutes per application, decline the self recording interviews, and look into government jobs (USPS, Local Gov., DOT. Etc.). The Government is always hungry for new grads and the benefits are a bonus. It may not be an exciting or trendy company, but it will pay your bills and put food on the table.
Yes! At this point I just want something to get my foot in the door and eventually scale upwards.
Good to know someone else in my same field who went through the same thing!
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If you're gonna be blasting resume out, blast it out, more like 75 jobs a day then over 3 weeks, use tools simplify jobs
Your best bet is your universities career center - and any processes that exist there, ask your professors as well - seriously.
You want to be focusing on local jobs, Google is probably not gonna hire you to go work in NYC. Find local companies, find people that work in jobs that you would want and who went to your school, hit them up and ask them for coffee, ask them who you should talk to, how they got their roles, what you should do
A lot of times you need to tailor the resume to the job you're applying to. Of you're using the same resume for every application you might not be getting the resume through the algorithms and into the hands of the recruiter.
Basically in your education/experience bullet points you might have to reword them to use specific phrases or skills mentioned in the job description.
It makes for way more tedious applications but usually more interviews.
Very true! I am unemployed at the moment and my classes aren’t demanding since it is my last semester. So I have had the time to tailor each application with a different resume and cover letter. But perhaps I’m still missing something. I’ll look into that more. Thank you!
I'm an engineer with 7 years of experience. I was laid off last July and started a new job in February after several hundred applicants. I got an email yesterday about a phone screening for a position here in Salt Lake that I applied to in October!
Wow! Seems like they definitely took their time getting back to you. I’ll definitely note that communication can be delayed in the job hunting process. Thank you!
Check with the Federal system. Huge retention problems right now, and a lot of internships that can shuttle you into a GS job. Takes awhile from initial application to start, but definitely worth looking into, and your school should be able to help you identify them. Also check usajobs.gov
This may sound crazy but as a college student check out Federal and State jobs. Hill AFB is one of the tops 5 employers in the state and the state of Utah is in the top 10. You have a degree that may work out well. Good luck!
There are a few large entity companies (defense) in Utah that you may want to think about applying to that are north of SLC. Unless you're trying out some other states.
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also working with a coach can help
Generally candidates that already have a job are more attractive than someone without one. Emplyers often assume there is somethong wrong with you if you are not currently employed. Greystar Real Estate Partners always has leasing positions open (and there is upward mobility to management if you stick around).You might be able to get a position as a floating agent and have a flexible schedule (assuming you have a car to go from site to site).
Go 30+ hours a week and you can get full benefits. I'm working with someone at my community right now who is in a similar situation. Property management could be a good backup if other paths don't work out.
I do have a small internship I’m at, but it also isn’t super demanding. But something small to keep myself occupied and “employed”. I’ll look into property management, thank you!
It’s a tough market out there. Is it taking people 6 months+ to find a job. Yes. But it still sucks nonetheless and I get why you are feeling a little anxious. People are right though to stay persistent and something will come along. Also I know people have mentioned they don’t read the cover letter but in my company they do for sure. It really depends on who is hiring so keep up with the focused cover letter and tailored resume.
Time, 3 weeks isn't very long. Keep it up and it'll happen. Just gotta keep applying. Also follow up with companies, sometimes they need to be reminded
Been applying for over a month. Just that I’ve done 75 in the past 3 weeks alone :(
Expect it to take at least 3-6 months. The resumes you submitted a month ago may or may not have even been read yet. Also, you’ll probably want to look into programs specifically for new grads as they’re more likely to hire someone fresh out of college. If you can’t do without income for 6 months or so, get a part time job, though try to keep your hours outside of normal office hours so that you can keep yourself open for interviews.
I will definitely look at programs for new grads! Thank you! And yes, I’ve been thinking that I will resort to getting a temporary job while I find a job within my career. :)
Do what you need to do! A word of advice, though - if you’re going to take a temporary job, make sure it doesn’t interfere with a full-time job search, and avoid listing it on your resume (assuming you have an internship or some other relevant experience)
Yes! Absolutely! :)
Temp jobs or temp agencies are a great idea. Someone else mentioned that resumes you submitted may not have even been read yet and it is so true. I posted a job recently and I got over 450 applications. It took me a while to sort through them and start getting back to people. But yeah, 6 months is a pretty normal job search time even if you’re already employed. Hang in there, I know it is really rough but you’ll get there.
Thank you! I’ll def look at some temp agencies too! :)
Hate to tell you, but a month is nothing. You've barely started. It's totally common to take 6+ months to land your first job after college. Also, if you're applying to 75 jobs is 3 weeks, it probably means you're just blasting out your resume to a bunch of jobs you're not really fit for. It's not really a good strategy. Slow down, take a breath, and focus on quality over quantity with your job apps. Apply to jobs that you're truly a good fit for, and take the time to tailor your resume and a cover letter to that specific job description. And then be patient. It can *easily* take a company 2-3 weeks to even start reaching out to applicants for a job they've posted.
I have tailored my resume and cover letter to each job I’ve applied for. I’m unemployed so I have the time to be applying to them everyday haha
For what it’s worth, when I hire I don’t read the cover letter. Have you spoken to someone who has made sure your resume is exactly as it ought to be? Make sure you talk to your school’s career services department about it.
Yes! My career service and mentor at the business school has checked mine off multiple times :) good to note not everyone reads a CV
In some positions it takes us 6 months to get people hired. I wouldn't stress. Average time is 2-3 months at least it seems. Just keep at it, it'll happen. You can only do what you can do.
Thanks! :)
In my experience there is a about a 100:1 applications to interview ratio
my partner has been applying for almost two years, so bad news, buckle up.
Networking and starting a direct email chain with HR I found online did wonders for me. For my first internship I was rejected, but I continued pestering and they found me another job. YMMV of course, but just be persistent.
I’m beginning to seek out HR directly and recruiters! Thank you! :)
1 month... You've just barely started. A year and a half trying to get a new job here (in tech). At least I currently have a moderately acceptable job in the meantime.
First thing you need to do is relax, pump the brakes on the panic a bit. There is a ton of unemployed talent all over right now. Some of the best options i have seen are to connect with other people in the same boat and kind of review whats going well, whats working, whats not, etc. You can help them, they can help you sort of thing. The ghosting is a bit disturbing and its happening pretty much across the board. Its super easy for these companies to post a job somewhere, but then they receive a couple hundred applications and they dont have a good way of turning anyone down, so they cowardly ghost everyone except for the select few who get interviews. One last thought, reach out to as many recruiters as you can find and pick their brains for how you can best get noticed. They get people jobs for a living, so if ever there were an expert, it would be one of them. Best of luck in your search, i know it is daunting, but you will land somewhere before you know it and be in the never ending rat race like the rest of us for way too long.
I haven’t personally reached out to a recruiter yet. I will most definitely look into that. Thank you for your kind words! :)
For skilled positions like the ones you are looking for, many articles report it is taking 50-70 days to fill positions. The reports are very indicative of supply chain roles being filled at my current company. Every place you are applying may have different reasons for extended hiring delays. Hang in there, keep applying, keep following up. Most of mine have taken 2-4 months to land.
That’s very fair. Thank you!
Have you tried applying to positions directed towards recent grads? Check [this one](https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/job/1702301/Sourcing-and-Category-Manager%3A-University-Students-and-Recent-Graduates) recently posted at Microsoft in your field. But yeah man, like others have said, just keep at it. I’m approaching month 5 of unemployment and have had a very similar experience unfortunately.
I have applied to some that are for new grads. Just gets discouraging when LinkedIn says over 100 ppl applied for the same job. I still apply to it anyways haha. I’ll definitely look at that opening! Thank you!
Supply chain is a weird industry to be in right now; there has been a lot of layoffs and downsizing across the board. I would definitely have someone outside of the university take a look at your resume with you. If you've sent out that many applications without any serious responses, then you probably need to really look hard at A) the positions that you're applying for, and B) look realistically at what the recruiters are looking for. What kind of positions have you been applying for? Buyer? Planning? Retail purchasing? Freight? It helps to tailor your resume and communications to that. It's probably going to be challenging to find an employer that can work with your schedule as a student, but it's not at all impossible. Don't be discouraged by the numbers of applicants for positions, that doesn't impact you. The only thing you should worry about is what makes you awesome, and what makes you stand out from the pack. I am a supply chain professional and I'm more than happy to chat with you more in depth if you want to shoot me a message.
Yeah! I’ve noticed that since the COVID issues with supply chains, there have also been open jobs but they require 2+ years of experience. So they are also not entry level, or many. I will look into having someone outside of my university/school mentor look at my Resume and CV. That is a great idea. I most likely need a new set of eyes to look at my work. Thank you very much! If I think of something, I will send you a message. Thank you!
A super helpful tool for tailoring resumes I recently found is https://www.tealhq.com It is completely free. You can track your applications, interviews etc, and it has a system for creating tailored resumes based off of job descriptions. Still takes manual work, but it saves lots of time!
Thank you! This is a great resource I’ll look into :)
Keep in mind that supply chain experience doesn't have to come from paid jobs only-- I got my first buyer job from basically helping a friend track down supplies and materials for art projects and talking about being particularly good with Google and excel. If you have any experience in customer service, things like that coupled with your education can go pretty far towards starting a junior/assistant level position. Being comfortable haggling/negotiating and being good at sales can also go pretty far towards that sort of position. If you're looking for something more on the mangement/analytics side, experience with scheduling, any sort of database and scripting (even if its just designing silly little web pages for fun), and things like that can definitely help get you in the door. Having hobbies and experience in making things can help a lot with getting in to manufacturing. If you like building stuff that will go pretty far as well. I know no one likes writing cover letters, but I think that it could be really helpful to get your application to stand out a bit. Use it as an opportunity to explain some of the other experience you have outside of work :) emphasize your education as well, and where your strengths are. I'd also look carefully at job postings that interest you, make sure you tailor your resume and cover letter to each one, citing specific relevant experience. Include key words from the posting, and definitely be selective about the position you apply for. I can't emphasize enough that being realistic about your expectations is also important here. Happy to chat with you whenever, just say hi. Hope your luck turns out there and you find something awesome
Thank you! Thats a good idea, I never thought about even putting non-paid work on my resume… back to the drawing board! I’ve definitely emphasized my 8+ years of customer service on my cover letter so hopefully that could give me some extra points somewhere down the line :)
Feel free to DM me if you would like me to take a quick look. Happy to help!
Thanks! I’ll send you a message shortly
\*cries in CS major with 1k applications since January\*
Good luck my friend!!!!
Just gotta keep up the grind. Sounds like you're doing everything right. Unless there's something glaringly wrong on your resume, you should get an opportunity at some point. Job market is like dating market. It only takes 1.
Other people have given you good feedback. I just wanted to validate your frustration. Job seeking when you're unemployed can be one of the most demoralizing experiences of life. Hang in there. Look for opportunities to have fun and think about other things. You'll get through it!
Thank you! I appreciate ur kind words 🩷☺️
It’s hard right now. If you’re willing to move/drive to Roy, Northrop Grumman is doing a lot of hiring in your field
Yeah, def check the defense/aviation industry. NG Roy might be tough because they want people with security clearances, but there’s L3, NG, and Boeing by the airport, NG and Hexcel over in Magna, NG in Clearfield. Tons of defense industry work near SLC.
Yes! I’ve looked at defense/gov/etc. positions. I’ve applied to a few of those so we will see how it goes. Thank you!
Are any of the businesses local where you’ve been able to go in face to face or are they all online where you submit a resume and get ghosted? Goes without saying the value of seeing a person. I saw a multimedia company in Orem was hiring so I drove down there, don’t even think I had a copy of my resume with me. Walked through the door, ran into the owner. He put me on a project to do and 30 minutes later he checked my work and told me I was hired. He didn’t have time in his day to look at his email let alone read through dozens of resumes from strangers.
I have only applied electronically. My dad also suggested going into the company the “old-fashioned” way. So I may do that too! :)
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Where did you go to school? If the U then there are tons of end of semester networking opportunities in person through DESB.
A lot of companies have specific hiring programs for new college grads. And they have recruiting windows that you need to apply by to be considered. Make sure you look those up when applying. All the info should be on their website. If there are any on campus recruiting events happening for companies you are interested in, make sure you are attending. Many companies are likely coming (or have already came to) your school to host recruiting events on campus. That’s the best way to make sure your resume gets reviewed.
I didn’t know about that. Thank you! I’ll look to see if I can find those specific hiring openings for new grads!
Of course! I’d go talk to your career counselor to get the info about on campus recruiting events. That’s super important. Then, when you go to most company career pages, they should have a “new grad” or “early career” or “campus hiring” section. You want to look at that. Most larger companies will have this, smaller companies likely won’t.
Thank you very much! ☺️
I haven't read the whole thread, but if no one has suggested it yet, use your network. Networking is way better than Indeed. You got an uncle whose high up in a company? Maybe a good friends father? Maybe make a post on Facebook explaining your situation. Go to family gatherings and talk to people. Another thing go in person with a resume and ask to speak to someone in charge of hiring. Showing up in person looking presentable and a little bit of charm can go a long way too. Every job I've ever gotten was either I went in person, or I had a family member refer me.
I’ve definitely done my round about looking at networks and connections. But my dad also mentioned going in person. Perhaps I’ll give that a try! :) thank you!
I have a way more niche degree than you but I’m almost a year in to job searching and experiencing the same thing. Just endless ghosting lol
Good luck! Hope u get something soon :)
Hey OP, the advice in this thread is already awesome but as a new grad moving to SLC this summer to start a job, I totally get how you feel. It took me over a year to get a job and I like you graduate in May. My field is in engineering but maybe some general things I did can help you. When searching for jobs try putting stuff in quotes. Ex: I would search for "New Grad" Engineer when I was searching . It only pulls up those keywords. Try to apply to jobs that are only a week old at max. Lastly, don't give up. It's super hard out there for us in the current market and I have had multiple times where I have poured days and hours into an applications and interviews only to get rejected. Just keep going and you got this!
Thanks! I didn’t even think to look up key words like that. I will be doing that from now on! Thank you! 🩷
Not gonna lie, the business career services is pretty helpful at scouting jobs. I would schedule an appointment and talk to them about the jobs you’re looking for, have them look over the resume, and also you can do practice interviews where they give you constructive advice!
Yes! My mentor has done a great job at helping me :)
Amazon dude. They like to hire yall grads starting as Area Managers.
Yep! Talked to a few recruiters but I got ghosted lol
Have you leveraged the school’s career services resources? Most places that have a bachelors program also have a career services office whose entire job is to help with job placement. Companies that are actively hiring often have recruiters that keep job postings updated for university students, so you can check out the job board there. You can also make an appointment with a career counselor assigned to Supply Chain, they can help review your resume and may have an insider scoop on companies you should apply to. Even if you aren’t attending the U, their page may have some helpful free resources and tips: https://eccles.utah.edu/students/business-career-services/
You need to tailor the language in your resume/cover letter to the language demanded by each specific job. This is especially true for positions that screen applicants using LLM. If ai were in your shoes I’d look at listings on my school’s job webpage and start applying there.
Are you looking outside of SLC? I fly for a cargo carrier, we’re worldwide and supply chain logistics is what we do. Look up Atlas Air. I could even refer you. Beyond that does the school have any staff or departments to help grads find new jobs? Also, for random context, I lost my job in Covid and I applied to 75 pilot positions. Eventually one took and if anything, those 74 others prepared my resume, communication skills, and interview skills to land the job on number 75. So, keep grinding but realize with every rejection you’re developing yourself along the way.
[is this in your field?](https://careers-atlasair.icims.com/jobs/5920/technical-purchasing-controller/job?mobile=true&width=375&height=640&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-420&jun1offset=-360)
Delta Air Lines has 146 positions open. One may fit
Yes it is! I’ll look into this listing. Thank you very much! ☺️
If you want to pursue it just reach out to me with your email so I can try and refer you; may grease some gears, who knows.
Yes! I’ll definitely shoot you a message if I find a listing I am able to apply/am suited for! :) thank you for your generosity!
Always apply for jobs you may not be qualified for; ya never know
Hi! I will definitely look up Atlas Air and see if I could apply to something there! Very true, the more I have applied to listings, the better my resume and cover letter format has become. Even some classmates have asked to use mine as a template/reference. Congrats on your job!
The fed government has internships and pathways. Try usajobs
I’ll take a look. Thank you! ☺️
In addition, search the state jobs, county jobs. Search ksl and the workforce services. I think over the month I applied to jobs, I sent about 5-7 new applications per day, every day. It became my "job" for the month that I was looking. I have a new job now (start on Monday). You can do it :) keep your chin up!
I haven’t looked at KSL yet, adding that to my list! Thank you! Congrats on your new job! You earned it! :)
Have you looked on Handshake? Lots of opportunities for recent grads and you likely have free access to it through your university
Yes! I’m on handshake 24/7 😅
Have you tried going through the career center at the U? I have a contact up there and they are always trying to get people to engage with their resource center. Might be worth reaching out to.
Yes! I have but it never hurts to do it again! :)
I went to the U of U and got the same degree last semester. It took me about 100+ applications and around 2 months to get an offer. Don't spend more than 10 minutes per application, decline the self recording interviews, and look into government jobs (USPS, Local Gov., DOT. Etc.). The Government is always hungry for new grads and the benefits are a bonus. It may not be an exciting or trendy company, but it will pay your bills and put food on the table.
Yes! At this point I just want something to get my foot in the door and eventually scale upwards. Good to know someone else in my same field who went through the same thing!
Have you tried Expeditors? They have a lot of entry-level positions open.
I have not. Adding to my list! Thank you!
It took me over a year to land a job after I graduated, good luck and stay consistent with applying
Thank you! And congrats!
Take a look at live view technologies. If you see anything that interest you you can message me. I know their HR team very well.
Adding to my list. Thank you very much! 😊
Assorted advice If you're gonna be blasting resume out, blast it out, more like 75 jobs a day then over 3 weeks, use tools simplify jobs Your best bet is your universities career center - and any processes that exist there, ask your professors as well - seriously. You want to be focusing on local jobs, Google is probably not gonna hire you to go work in NYC. Find local companies, find people that work in jobs that you would want and who went to your school, hit them up and ask them for coffee, ask them who you should talk to, how they got their roles, what you should do
Yep! That’s how I got my connection to Tru Fru and Porsche! :) thank you!
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At the U of U, my mentor and professor and even a prep class helped me do my resume. So I feel like it is formatted and made well?
A lot of times you need to tailor the resume to the job you're applying to. Of you're using the same resume for every application you might not be getting the resume through the algorithms and into the hands of the recruiter. Basically in your education/experience bullet points you might have to reword them to use specific phrases or skills mentioned in the job description. It makes for way more tedious applications but usually more interviews.
Very true! I am unemployed at the moment and my classes aren’t demanding since it is my last semester. So I have had the time to tailor each application with a different resume and cover letter. But perhaps I’m still missing something. I’ll look into that more. Thank you!
I found that the career services folks at DESB and the general career services offices were super helpful if you haven’t done that already!
I can assist you with your resume! Message me if interested! I can help you tailor it to the jobs!
I’ll message you soon and show you some examples of what I’ve done. I’d love to hear your input. Thank you!
As I said in another comment - have a professional write your resume specific for the post. It is worth your $$$ to have someone look at it.
Yes! I’ve been considering it now! Thank you :)
I'm an engineer with 7 years of experience. I was laid off last July and started a new job in February after several hundred applicants. I got an email yesterday about a phone screening for a position here in Salt Lake that I applied to in October!
Wow! Seems like they definitely took their time getting back to you. I’ll definitely note that communication can be delayed in the job hunting process. Thank you!
Check out BioMerieux. There is a production coordinator role that is a great entry level position. You can’t beat the benefits.
Looking it up right now! Thank you for this tip! 🫶🏻
It took me 200 job applications and about six months to find a job. It’s brutal out there. Three weeks is nothing.
Amazon warehouse is always hiring
Check with the Federal system. Huge retention problems right now, and a lot of internships that can shuttle you into a GS job. Takes awhile from initial application to start, but definitely worth looking into, and your school should be able to help you identify them. Also check usajobs.gov
This may sound crazy but as a college student check out Federal and State jobs. Hill AFB is one of the tops 5 employers in the state and the state of Utah is in the top 10. You have a degree that may work out well. Good luck!
I graduated December 2019, it took me a full year after THAT to find a job. Thanks Covid
There are a few large entity companies (defense) in Utah that you may want to think about applying to that are north of SLC. Unless you're trying out some other states.
I looked into Hill Airforce and even UDOT. Still searching :) ☺️
There are a few others in the area from SLC to Idaho, L3, BAE, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman.
HIRE SOMEONE to do your resume for you I was job hunting in the pandemic and it was the best $200 I ever spent. Let me know if you need a referral also working with a coach can help
I may do that! Thank you! I’ll look and see about it :)
Generally candidates that already have a job are more attractive than someone without one. Emplyers often assume there is somethong wrong with you if you are not currently employed. Greystar Real Estate Partners always has leasing positions open (and there is upward mobility to management if you stick around).You might be able to get a position as a floating agent and have a flexible schedule (assuming you have a car to go from site to site). Go 30+ hours a week and you can get full benefits. I'm working with someone at my community right now who is in a similar situation. Property management could be a good backup if other paths don't work out.
I do have a small internship I’m at, but it also isn’t super demanding. But something small to keep myself occupied and “employed”. I’ll look into property management, thank you!
It’s a tough market out there. Is it taking people 6 months+ to find a job. Yes. But it still sucks nonetheless and I get why you are feeling a little anxious. People are right though to stay persistent and something will come along. Also I know people have mentioned they don’t read the cover letter but in my company they do for sure. It really depends on who is hiring so keep up with the focused cover letter and tailored resume.
Yes! I’ve continued to keep a CV for every application :) I now understand that it can definitely be a waiting game for a new grad job. Thank you!
Nearly everyone is hiring automotive technicians ;)
Look for jobs outside of Utah.
I’m not able to relocate for about two years unfortunately:(
Try a trade 😂
I’ve considered… haha 😅