‘I can’t help wondering why’: Fresh grad demoralised after 5 months of job applications

A Singaporean fresh graduate, who has been searching for employment for the past five months, expressed his frustration on social media. He stated that despite having prior work experience, he had only received one callback for an interview, while his peers who graduated around the same time had already started working. The graduate admitted that he was struggling to understand why he was not receiving any interview opportunities, even though his family and friends were constantly asking about his job search progress.

The graduate acknowledged that the job market was difficult but expressed confusion as to what was preventing him from securing an interview. Commenters on the post provided sympathy and advice, with many suggesting that the current market conditions were not favourable for job seekers, especially those with less experience. Some offered practical suggestions, such as taking up part-time or temporary work to help tide over the graduate financially.

Overall, the post highlighted the challenges faced by recent graduates in the current job market and the need for support and understanding from employers and peers.