I'm pretty much screwed now aren't I? (license, cover letters, real estate)
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If you've been unable to find a job for 2 years after graduating, obviously you did some things wrong while you were in school. You say you have a business degree, from what school? What was your GPA? How did you do in those internships? Obviously not well if nothing came of them. If you graduate from a no-name school with a mediocre GPA and no connections, it's not surprising that you'd still be unemployed. You're correct in that the fact that you've been unemployed for so long makes you somewhat of a leper to employers. There is simply no good reason that you could give for why you've been jobless so long, you should've at least taken some minimum-wage job to show that you won't just sit around and do nothing. The only thing that would really help you at this point is going back to school.
What a toxic post--don't bother pursuing that degree in Psychology
Not sure if this will be much comfort, but one thing to remember about statistics is that they apply to a group, not to an individual.
So even if there was a statistic that said 70% of people who've been unemployed for 6 months or longer can't get hired, it says nothing about your own individual chances for getting hired.
The truth is, no one can predict any one person's chances of getting a job. There are too many variables.
So, my point is to use that fact to help maintain if not a positive but at least a non-negative attitude while you are still looking.
I recall a friend of mine who had lots of experience and lost her job back in 2003-2004, long before the recession hit. She applied for jobs for over a year, mostly on-line, and didn't get anything, not even an interview. It wasn't until she got in touch with an old contact that knew of a position that was opening up at their company that she ended up with a job.
I think the biggest issue when facing unemployment is the challenge to not slip into despair and depression. You have to fight that issue head on every single day. The truth is, your situation can change at any moment. You just have to keep trying.
Agreed. Just keep looking and applying. And try very hard to keep a positive outlook.
Good luck to you.
What a toxic post--don't bother pursuing that degree in Psychology
Thanks for the tip but I don't believe in sugar-coating things for people, apparently that is seen as "toxic" and "mean." I already have several degrees (none in Psychology) and a well-paying job, so I don't really see the issue. Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but if you don't want the truth maybe you should preface your post with that disclaimer.
OP, what have you been doing the past 2 years-just working crap jobs? I imagine you've been doing something to support yourself. I recommend that you keep working whatever job you have and during your time off try to volunteer somewhere. It's the only way I can think for you to start developing some kind of network and maybe it will give you a chance to brush up on or develop new skills.
Thanks for the tip but I don't believe in sugar-coating things for people, apparently that is seen as "toxic" and "mean." I already have several degrees (none in Psychology) and a well-paying job, so I don't really see the issue. Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but if you don't want the truth maybe you should preface your post with that disclaimer.
And maybe , if you have nothing constructive to offer, you should skip this thread and not pass judgement on someone who's struggling with your caustic, ridiculous remarks. You're not helping anyone.
And maybe , if you have nothing constructive to offer, you should skip this thread and not pass judgement on someone who's struggling with your caustic, ridiculous remarks. You're not helping anyone.
I agree. I don't know why she feels the need to offer input like this. She sounds quite smug.
Well you know how they say if you are out of the job market for more than 6 months, you pretty much are not going to t get hired ever..kind of like the herpes of job hunting(no one wants to touch you after that)? well i've been out since graduation (almost 2 years).. i'm pretty much f*ked aren't i? i heard on the news that the class of 2012 are going to have an easier time than my class..since they have just graduated they are going to get the jobs, and my class who has been looking for 2 years won't..
kinda of don't know what to do now beside maybe jump off a cliff..i have thought about going back to school to delay time and then drop out as soon as i get an offer, but i escaped debt the first time i'm scared to risk again and still end up unemployed (however if someone said you can go for this low price i'd totally go!)..
i have considered lowering my standards but still can't get hired..tried networking...tried the internship route , i did 3 in my field still no luck..maybe i should learn a trade? idk..maybe i should become a nun..or start dressing up nice and start looking for a rich husband? or wh*ring...
and i have a degree in business is anyone wants to know..
anyone have any suggestion
Not always true. I was hired after over a year of being unemployed. That was three, four years ago now though.
Thanks for the tip but I don't believe in sugar-coating things for people, apparently that is seen as "toxic" and "mean." I already have several degrees (none in Psychology) and a well-paying job, so I don't really see the issue. Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but if you don't want the truth maybe you should preface your post with that disclaimer.
So now we need a disclaimer... no hurtful (in other words "truthful") and negative (in other words "not sugar-coated") opinions allowed. It's interesting how in the name of this "honesty" and "truthfulness", some people give themselves permission to be down right nasty. It must make them feel better about themselves...superior sort of.
Maybe it's not clear as a bell , but the op is really upset and needs POSITIVE reinforcement. So perhaps ideas, instead of punches, are in order here.
OP continue your search. In the meantime, find something to keep you busy. Volunteer again. Take a class. Don't stay home since it will lead you to waiting by the phone, computer, and to despair.
Someday you will see reminisce and remember how strong you really were.
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, but the op is really upset and needs POSITIVE reinforcement. So perhaps ideas, instead of punches, are in order here. 
