I’ve been applying to entry-level brand roles and some of them still want 2–3 years of experience. At that point it doesn’t even feel entry-level anymore. Are people just applying anyway or waiting for something that actually fits?

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That can happen in a strange job market like this. A lot of people have been laid off, so there are candidates for jobs who have experience but will settle for a low level position. I would imagine a lot of people would be applying. Taking a step backward may feel humiliating, but not as humiliating as long-term unemployment.

Entry level roles are no longer entry level sadly. The job market is so rough that every company expects you to come with a decade of experience for an entry level role. Hang in there and keep applying.

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