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So, What Do People Do After College When They Cannot Find an Internship?
I am a senior in college, and at this point I feel as though I have hit rock bottom. I have done everything imaginable to be successful, and yet I cannot manage to accomplish anything I want to. Some times I get so depressed that I am just going to end up doing nothing.
I hate to say this, because it would kill so many people I know, but sometimes it makes me consider suicide. My sister is not making really good choices right now, and my parents are so proud of me, because I will be the first one in my family to graduate. My death would also crush my boyfriend.
For the third time I was denied for an internship that I really wanted. After interviewing last week they told me at this point they have chosen to go into another direction. I am sick tired of these rejections. Not that I really believe in God, but I have been so desperate that I even prayed that I would not get another denial for an internship. All I wanted this summer was to intern in the city that way I could gain experience, while living with my boyfriend of four years.
The funny thing is that I know that I am more qualified than my peers for these positions. I have succeeded in college, earning a 3.96 GPA, succeeding in all relevant courses. My best attempt is to make sure that I understand the company inside and out, and what they represent. I review the job description, and try to prepare as much as possible.
My boyfriend told me that maybe I should be more involved, the funny thing is that I have been. This might sound like a crutch, one of the reasons why I have not been as actively involved in extracurricular activities related to my major is because I do not drive, and it is hard for me to get anywhere. At the same time I worked as a peer mentor, volunteered at the local hospital, am a member of the Honors Advisory Board, was the president of the History club at my last school, and will be the president of the Management Information Systems/Management Information Technology club. As you can tell, I have not really been a slouch.
Of course my resume looks like I have not really worked for a year. That is a downfall for me. I decided not to look for a job until this summer, because I did not think it would be practical to work. I commute to school every day by cab, train, and bus, so, although I only go to school in the next county it takes a while for me to get there. I am unsure if that’s done anything.
So, what do I do if this summer works out like I think that it’s going to? Without me working at an internship? I understand that I should try to get any job that I can right now. But where do I go after graduation? Even the entry-level positions that I have looked at that do not require much experience prefer internship experience. I have heard that I cannot even get into any of the MBA programs that I want unless I gain three to four years of professional experience.
The last time I tried to get any feedback from an employer, the person who gave me his business card never got back to me.
My cousin whose four years older than me, went for the same thing as me (a B.S. in Finance) and graduated right after the financial recession of ’08, and is now working as a Financial Analyst. Of course she interned for a semester, and is more outgoing than I am, so that likely helped her along.
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People that are done with college and can't find an internship they don't try to commit suicide they try to find something that suits them. Try to look for a career that fits your life don't take anything personal especially when they say that they are going in a different direction. Just believe that you can do it and never give up on what you want to be. Prove them wrong try to be better than anyone else. Also you should learn how to drive it will make things easier for you.
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Not getting an internship isn't the end of the world, and definitely not worth killing yourself.
I have a question, why don't you drive? You must be about 21 correct? Do potential employers know you do not drive? This is a really big turn off to employers, and may be a reason why you are not getting hired.
You should practice what to say in an interview, and work on your resume. I think you should focus on being friendly and connecting with them in some way.
I have plenty of friends who did not get internships, and still found jobs right away.
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