Hello Everyone!
I just graduated in May 2023 with my BS in Digital Media Arts and to say the least I’ve been struggling to find work in my field. Finding Entry level jobs just to be told you want years or experience I don’t have quite yet.
Any suggestions?

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I applied to anything and everything regardless of years of experience necessary. It really worked for me starting out since most entry level jobs are aimed at recent grads who may only have an internship under their belt. Don't forget the years you spent learning are still valuable years of experience. I applied to 300 jobs after graduating before I got a single interview. So don't worry something good is out there for you, they just haven't found you yet!

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