I graduated last year and have been job hunting for almost 12 months now. I’m seriously interested in media roles (PR, social media, product development, comms, production etc) but have had zero luck so far and have no idea what to do. How long does it normally take to find a job? I’ve limited my search down to the whole of london so I would expect a lot of potential opportunities but there aren’t actually that many - and when I do apply, I heard nothing back. Any advice or ideas please??

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

New to this site. Can you contact me?

like

Please DM the Farmers Weekly LinkedIn account and ask to pass on the details to the Product Director

like

Start opening up your search, look for paid internships, look for companies with moving compensation, if the door isn’t opening there, open your scope.

like

If you can’t get through on LinkedIn, try our FB and Insta

like

Check out Sho Dewan on IG !! He has these great tips that will help out on your job hunting. Maybe, you’ll get some tips out of it
He also gives these free summit sometimes !!

I'm in the same boat as you! Been out of college for 13 months now, applied to many different places, broadened my scope for my field (journalism), and nothing is hiring or the process is painfully slow and goes cold. You're not alone. One of the best things I can say for now iis to find a way to branch out on your own and start doing your own podcasts, find some people to potentially contact, publish a blog, anything to keep you busy and maybe make some change on the side while you search ☺️.

I would say besides internships, try looking at staffing agencies and work with a recruiter. They can help you navigate the hiring landscape according to your needs.

Related Posts

I got a good offer from a product based company, but the tech they asked I have not much worked on that tech stack(Microservices) but I cleared 3 tech round, will it be an issue if I join and learn while working?

Job offers. Got an offer from Parker hannifin within 2 weeks of application. Still going through interview process with Rockwell automation, 3 interviews and over a month. Operation manager said I will be hearing from Hr soon on next steps. Leverage offer with Parker or take the job?

likehelpful

What is the best way to reach out after not getting the job to ask for feedback? Do interviewers really ahve time to provide feedback for the candidate they didn't go with?

like

I interviewed with PwC for sf dev two weeks back. Last week I called up the HR who got me interviewed for an update on it but she just said that give us some more time we will get back to you. Is it pretty usual in PwC to take this much time?

like

Hi all,

I interviewed with capgemini for SAP ABAP role and my YOE is 4 years. Just 2 hours after my interview, I got a call from someone at Capgemini saying that I am selected.
They just asked my notice period and current location.I asked them, what is the next round going to be and they said that it is going to be salary discussion. But till now, no one has reached out to me.
Does it mean they got another candidate for same job?
If they get back to me, how much should I ask?
Current - 9.9

Has schneider electric ghosted anyone after taking all the rounds and document submissions or I am the only one?@schneider electric

likefunny

Are cover letters needed for non-creative (media buying, planning, or strategy) jobs?

like

Pls advise kind of questions asked for Azure data engineer at Capgemini for 8+ YOE

like

Is there any advantage to telling a company you are interested in working for in the future where you decided to accept an offer from? Or does it not matter? I accepted an offer a week ago with a great company (Company A) that for this season in my life seems like a great fit and only strengthens what I have to offer company B down the road. Company B just sent me a request for interview and I want to keep the door open with Company B but they were just very late in extending an interview.

likehelpful

Have a google strategy and ops interview. Any tips for the interview and prep? Usual questions? Would like to connect with folks who’ve done this! Thanks all!

like

Hi Fish,

My LWD in TCS is on next week. Can anyone please help me what are the formalities I have to do and clearance I have to apply for.
If someone has gone through the process recently, a step by step guide would be really appreciated.

like

On MBA resumes, how should I describe my company? Work for a company that the ad comm probably won’t know. What details should I include?

like

What questions should I expect on techno managerial round ?

Hi folks, I hope y'all are doing good

Does anyone recently got interviewed in VMware? I wanna know In general what sort of coding questions they ask in round 1 for MTS-2 role.

Please reply or DM if anyone can help. Thanks in advance.

Google operations centre I've been contacted from GOC team for Data Analyst job profile through email. Can somebody please help me with the overall application process for the same.
YOE- 3+ Thanks.

Google operations centre Google

like

Hi all,i have been taking interviews for my department since the last 3 months.Should the company be paying me for the extra efforts?

like

I’m new on the job search and still employed. I’m looking to grow further in the logistics industry. While I look for work, it’s a bit discouraging seeing how hundreds of people apply for positions I see on LinkedIn. I still apply because you never know and AI plays a huge effect in selections. Should I even bother applying when there are more than 100 applications?

like

I received a verbal offer for a VP position at CCB line of business at JPMC in NYC two weeks ago. The recruiter asked for salary expectations but there was no number set. It’s been two weeks since and complete radio silence. I sent an email to a hiring manager a week ago but received no reply. It’s August so people could be on vacation but this is really strange. Has anyone had similar experience?

like

Does this ever happened with anyone that your interview went very good and then also you got rejection mail from hr and unable to understand what when wrong. The same thing happened with me yesterday for coinswitch data engineer profile. Solved all the questions and actually gave some suggestions also , but today got rejection mail.😂😂

likefunnyhelpful

ZS fish, possible to come in and work 50-55 hours a week? Or should I expect 60+? Interested in firm & work but just can’t keep working from 9-10 every day anymore. Wondering if I should apply or just hang up the hat and go to industry

like

More Posts

Any other 60 yr old unemployed life long techies out there? I have to admit, being unemployed at 60 is a bit expressing. I've started a couple business that went no where. And freelance isn't as easy as I thought it would be. I welcome your comments

like

Anyone here well-versed in condo/HOA insurance (HOA master policy vs HO-6)? I’m trying to see if there’s a way I can find out the states that requires the association to be primary insurance. Thank you in advance 😊

like

Why are potential business happenings by a candidate’s kid disqualifying but (gestures wildly) for the other candidate not for TSers? Going to your resort, conducting federal business at your property, having foreign officials stay, not doing a blind trust, being granted trademarks/land deals in other countries, promoting your products/books in office, calling out other companies? Stop pretending you care or advocate for anything good/true.

Is it good to invest through fisdom app in mutual fund or suggest better way

like

Who all agrees PWC is full of toxic interviewers who just come to satisfy their ego & pass the frustration

Is it same with work culture too ?

like

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

likehelpful

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

Quick question

expected CTS for 3.6 YOE as front end (react) developer?

like

On MBA resumes, how should I describe my company? Work for a company that the ad comm probably won’t know. What details should I include?

like

YOE: 6.6
Offer:
JPMorgan Chase
Career level: Associate 601
Is the above designation justified? Or should I discuss with HR for senior associate or AVP designation?

like

Need help !!

Can Anyone from ICICI bank help get a transaction details of a person who is been missing for few days now ??
Location Mumbai

Any advice on how to find and build rapport with reputable ADs as someone just getting into luxury watches?

like

Thinking about switching to freelance life, but curious: how many strategists out there find the market for freelance strategy jobs robust enough to not stress out every time a gig ends?

like

Any insight on Hunton Andrews Kurth Real Estate practice group? Work life balance, type of people in the group etc. Anything at all would be helpful!

like

Explain to me like I’m 5. Why does the monthly billable hours goal on things like Intellistat change month to month. I’m not hitting hours this year. Last month goal was 158. This months goal is 180.

A question for the entertainers out there (magicians, dancers, DJs, really just anyone who is hired to work at parties). Have you ever turned down a job because something about the person asking to hire you just felt "off"?

like

How do i find out if I will be happier divorced or more unhappily staying married. 2 kids; 2 & 4 YO. They don’t hear the arguments after bed time and don’t understand the bruises yet but I know it’s just a matter of time. It would be so much harder not seeing my kids everyday than living with the pain, loneliness and lost friendships. But I’m tired. And so sad. Lost. So alone. Does anyone have something that turned it around? He changed? You changed so he did? Ayahuasca retreat maybe?

like

Should you get paid more to go into the office?

likesmart

Additional Posts in Jobs in News & Media

Does anyone know if sites like Forbes or Inc. are accepting freelance article submissions right now?

like

I've been job hunting for a while now, and have yet to secure anything. I've made it through to the writing test a few times but haven't succeeded. I know I have the skill, but I struggle to even get an interview at most places. I'm pretty new out of college, but I'm in Atlanta and I feel like there aren't tons of entry-level positions in the area. Any tips for a new professional? Not sure how to level up my approach to job hunting, but I feel like there's always something I can do.

like

I just applied for a Delta flight attendant role and my page glitched right in the middle of my application and now it says I’ve applied even though I didn’t finish answering questions. Has anyone else had this happen? So scared it has completely ruined my chances.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal